3D image analysis for realistic modeling and simulation of biomass conversion processes

• Grant number: 17/01330-5
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• Start date: April 01, 2017
• End date: March 31, 2019
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Computer Science - Computing Methodologies and Techniques
• Principal Investigator: João Eduardo Ferreira
• Grantee: Daison Manuel Yancy Caballero
• Host Institution: Instituto de Matemática e Estatística (IME). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 15/01587-0 - Storage, modeling and analysis of dynamical systems for e-Science applications, AP.ESCIENCE.TEM

Abstract

This postdoc proposal aims to analyze, model and simulate the early stages of the lignocellulosic biomass conversion into cellulosic ethanol and coproducts, with consideration of realistic biomass morphologies observed in 3D images acquired by X-ray microtomography. This research is a contribution to the thematic project "Storage, modeling and analysis of dynamical systems for e-science applications" (FAPESP grant 2015/01587-0), whose general purpose is to develop computational models and methodologies to support e-Science applications viewed as dynamic systems. The work of this postdoc proposal will be jointly developed at the Brazilian Bioethanol Science and Technology Laboratory (CTBE/CNPEM) and the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sao Paulo (IME/USP). The research will synergistically integrate: 1) the CTBE/CNPEM biomass tomography data and expertise in biomass processing; 2) the IME/USP expertise in e-Science tools especially image analysis; and 3) the postdoc candidate expertise in modelling of chemical processes and their dynamics. By such integration of data, e-Science tools, and complementary expertise, this proposal will bring innovative results for biomass conversion technology and for e-Science. (AU)

Scientific publications

(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

DRIEMEIER, CARLOS E.; LING, LIU Y.; YANCY-CABALLERO, DAISON; MANTELATTO, PAULO E.; DIAS, CARLOS S. B.; ARCHILHA, NATHALY L.. Location of water in fresh sugarcane bagasse observed by synchrotron X-ray microtomography. PLoS One, v. 13, n. 12, DEC 6 2018. (14/50884-5, 15/01587-0, 17/01330-5)

YANCY-CABALLERO, DAISON; LING, LIU Y.; FUJITA, ANDRE; FERREIRA, JOAO E.; DRIEMEIER, CARLOS. Intraparticle Connectivity in Sugarcane Bagasse Unveiled by Pore Network Modeling. BioEnergy Research, v. 12, n. 3, p. 546-557, SEP 2019. (17/01330-5, 15/01587-0)

YANCY-CABALLERO, DAISON; LING, LIU Y.; ARCHILHA, NATHALY L.; FERREIRA, JOAO E.; DRIEMEIER, CARLOS. Mineral Particles in Sugar Cane Bagasse: Localization and Morphometry Using Microtomography Analysis. ENERGY & FUELS, v. 31, n. 11, p. 12288-12296, NOV 2017. (15/01587-0, 17/01330-5)