Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS: Project Type Technical Cooperation)
Development of clean and effi cient utilization of low rank coals and
biomass by solvent treatment

Leader：Specially Appointed Prof. Kouichi Miura
Project Period：FY2013 ‒ FY2018

This project develops new technologies to convert low rank coals and biomass wastes to clean intermediates of low molecular weight compounds using a new concept called “degradative solvent extraction” and to convert the intermediates to new biofuel, solid fuel, and carbon materials. Implementation of the technologies in Thailand and in Asian countries in the near future is also planned.