Benjamin Fleiß

Benjamin Fleiß is a researcher at the Institute of Process and Energy Engineering within the Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Resources at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His work focuses on chemical process engineering, renewable energy, and environmental technology with specialization in carbon capture and CO2 reduction technologies.

Dr. Fleiß's research centers on negative CO2 emissions technologies, particularly chemical looping combustion, temperature swing adsorption, CO2 capture, BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage), and carbon dioxide removal. His work bridges fundamental research with practical applications, as evidenced by his leadership in multiple research projects including 'Provision of biogenic CO2 using swing adsorption for the food and beverage industry' and 'IEA IETS Task 21 Subtask 4'.

His publication record shows a consistent focus on carbon capture and utilization technologies, with research spanning from experimental validation in pilot plants to economic assessments of different oxygen carrier systems for biomass-based chemical looping combustion. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to developing practical solutions for carbon reduction in energy systems.

Dr. Fleiß has secured significant research funding from various sources including the FFG (Austrian Research Promotion Agency) and private foundations, indicating recognition of his research's importance in the field of sustainable energy technologies.