Specialty – Processes for Valorisation of Renewable Resources (PV2R)
The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and methodologies needed to design, evaluate and develop technologies for adding value to renewable resources, based on green and clean processes (economical in reagents and energy, respectful of the environment). It focuses on the transformation and conversion of bioresources for the production of bioenergy or high value-added molecules, energy and economic recovery of by-products and biomass, waste minimization and CO2 capture. The course is accredited by the Agro-Resources Industry cluster.
Pedagogical context
The PV2R specialty is taught at two sites (M1S1 at UPJV and M1S2 and M2 at UTC).
This course aims to provide students with expertise in physical (extraction/separation), thermochemical (pyrolysis, gasification) and biotechnological processes, applied mainly to renewable resources.
The PV2R curriculum covers the skills needed to master the principles of eco-design and eco-efficiency, from new, alternative or improved processes (e.g., ultrasonics, microwaves, pulsed electric fields, extrusion, etc.) to processes for biorefineries, co-products and waste recovery.
The courses are grouped into two main parts:
- physical, chemical and biological aspects of raw materials processing (biotransformations, extraction, separation and purification of biomolecules, reactive solids, shaping of divided solids),
- implementation of green and clean transformation, conservation and treatment processes, ecotechnologies and waste management (emerging processes, transformation of agro-resources into biofuels, biomass energy recovery and waste minimization).
Professional openings
Provide future managers with the skills needed to develop innovative processes and technologies for transforming renewable resources in agro-industries, biorefineries, the chemical and parachemical industries, and the energy and environment sectors.
Contact and documentation
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