Henk van de Bovenkamp

Henk van de Bovenkamp is a Researcher at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen, specializing in Green Chemical Reaction Engineering. His work focuses on sustainable chemical processes, including biomass pyrolysis, CO₂ adsorption, and catalytic conversion of renewable feedstocks.

• SDG Contributions: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to environmental protection and renewable energy.
• Contact: hh.vandebovenkamp@rug.nl, +31 50 363 4482

Research Interests: Henk's research spans chemical engineering topics such as:

• Pyrolysis of biomass and plastics
• Catalytic conversion of sugars (e.g., fructose, galactose)
• CO₂ separation using zeolites and SAPO-34
• Fischer-Tropsch catalysis for synthetic fuels
• Biorefining of agro-industrial residues
• Development of solvent systems for green chemistry

Recent Publications (2024-2025) demonstrate expertise in waste valorization, carbon capture, and bio-based chemical production. Collaborations extend to institutions in Italy (ACS Omega), Spain (Waste Management), and Belgium (Energy Advances).