14th International Conference "Fuel & Chemical Science: From Production to Application"

The Chair of Bioprocess Engineering and the Institute of Vehicle Propulsion Systems jointly presented their latest research on "Microbial synthesis and engine investigation of ethyl butyrate as a renewable fuel additive" at the 14th International Conference "Fuel & Chemical Science: From Production to Application" 2026. The conference focused on biofuel production, synthetic fuels from renewable energy and carbon sources, and their combustion characteristics. The work presented by Katharina Oehlenschläger and Jonas Fuhrmeister exemplifies the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration, combining expertise in bioprocess engineering and vehicle propulsion systems to develop and evaluate renewable fuel alternatives. The presentation sparked engaging discussions with researchers from academia and industry, providing valuable feedback and new perspectives for future research.