Hydrothermal Liquefaction
Quick Overview
HTL uses supercritical water to convert wet waste into biocrude without drying — efficient for algae, sewage sludge, wet biomass.
Overview
Thermochemical process converting wet biomass or plastic waste into biocrude oil using water at elevated temperatures (250-400°C) and pressures. Suitable for high-moisture feedstocks without energy-intensive drying.
Key Concepts
HTL uses supercritical water to convert wet waste into biocrude without drying — efficient for algae, sewage sludge, wet biomass.
Industry Landscape
Major Companies & Projects
Licella, Genifuel, Steeper Energy, Aarhus University, PNNL are actively developing hydrothermal liquefaction technologies and applications.
Applications
Wet biomass, Algae, Sewage sludge, Food waste, Lignocellulosic biomass
Standards & Certifications
Related Terms
thermochemical-liquefaction, chemical-recycling, feedstock, lignocellulosic-biomass
Further Reading
- Industry reports from Nova-Institute, European Bioplastics, ISCC
- Peer-reviewed literature in Green Chemistry, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
- Regulatory updates from EU Commission, USDA BioPreferred, FDA
Major Producers
- Licella
- Genifuel
- Steeper Energy
- Aarhus University
- PNNL
Key Applications
- Wet biomass
- Algae
- Sewage sludge
- Food waste
- Lignocellulosic biomass