Wolter Elbersen

Wolter Elbersen is a full-time researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Biorefinery & Fibre Technology. His work focuses on converting agricultural residues like oil palm biomass into advanced biofuels and carbon-based materials through pyrolysis technologies, with a strong emphasis on circular economy principles and greenhouse gas emission reduction.

• Key Research Areas: Pyrolysis, lignocellulosic biomass valorization, circular economy implementation, and sustainable feedstock utilization.
• Projects: Leading initiatives like MesOil (mesocarp oil mobilization) and Monitoring Circulariteit Agro-reststromen (biomass residue tracking).
• Collaborations: Active in international networks, particularly in Southeast Asia and Africa, for biomass-to-biofuel systems.

His recent publications analyze plasma-assisted pyrolysis of palm residues and sustainable biomass residue flows in the Netherlands. He contributes to EU-funded projects like SUSTRACK and BIKE, focusing on bioenergy sustainability and policy instruments.