From waste to raw material
Another area of application for WEF oscillating filtration systems is in the food industry. In the case of this cooperation, to be more precise: the field of biotechnology. Researchers want to establish the pulp of the coffee cherry as a valuable raw material.
Using what already exists
Together with a Dutch company, Fraunhofer researchers approached us: they were looking for a solution to extract raw materials from coffee production waste. They were not getting anywhere with standard market components.
This is where the WEF oscillating filtration systems prove to be a versatile, helpful toolbox for breaking new ground: embedded in an innovative process, filtration enables further use of the residual materials.
Establishing a residual material as a raw material
The project by Wesselmann Energie & Filtration and PectCof is part of the Realise Bio Interreg program, which promotes innovative technologies for a sustainable circular economy. The aim is to research new ways of processing plant by-products and making them economically viable.
The focus is on recycling biological by-products - especially plant waste such as coffee fruit - and turning them into a usable resource. The innovative ultrafiltration system enables highly efficient membrane filtration and significantly saves energy and resources. At the same time, the technology sets new standards for the recycling of waste products and the conservation of resources. The close cooperation with PectCof makes it possible to combine the infrastructure and knowledge of both companies and thus utilize valuable synergies that contribute to the market launch.
The aim of the project is to sustainably optimize and scale up oscillating membrane filtration technology for industrial use in the food industry.
The collaboration with PectCof creates the opportunity to develop an innovative ultrafiltration system that increases performance by a factor of 8 to 10.
This innovation promises technological progress and will make a significant contribution to promoting sustainable biotechnology applications, which are crucial for the future of our food industry.
