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Figure 5. Waste to
ethanol block
scheme.

waste). But also, methanol and ethanol can be applied Conclusion
as low carbon fuel in substitution of The advantage provided by waste to chemical
“The advantage provided fossil ones. In detail, methanol can processes is twofold: on the one hand, it constitutes an
by waste to chemical directly substitute bunker oil for the alternative to the conventional fossil-based fuel
processes is twofold: it shipping sector. According to the production; on the other hand, it functions as a novel,
constitutes an alternative ReFuelEU, the maritime sector has to more efficient, and circular fashion to dispose of waste.
to the conventional fossil- reduce the GHG emission by 75% Such a twofold feature is reflected in the economics.
based fuel production and WITHIN 2050. Meanwhile, a sustainable The gate-fee coming from the disposal of waste
it functions as a novel, aviation fuel can be produced from compensates for the additional costs which come

more efficient, and circular ethanol in order to decarbonize the with such an innovative, sophisticated and
fashion for waste disposal aviation sector, which would help to environmental-friendly system, rendering the final
achieve the European target of at least cost of the product competitive with the cost of
63% Sustainable aviation fuel share by 2050. conventional products.

Giacomo Rispoli

Giacomo Rispoli holds a degree in Chemical Engineering way to convert waste reducing significantly at same
from the University of Rome. He joined Nextchem at the time the CO2 production. This business line became at
beginning of 2020 with the responsibility of leading the end of October 2020 a legal entity with the name
Waste to Chemical Business Unit based mainly on the MyRechemical and he is the CEO. Previously, he spent
valorization of syngas production coming from waste 33 years in Eni Refining Business covering many
gasification along with the chemical products that responsibilities.
can be generated. This approach is a very innovative

Alessia Borgogna

Alessia Borgogna is Business Development Waste -to- her PhD studies, she was a visiting student at Karlsruhe
Chemical Analyst at MyRechemical, a subsidiary of Institute of Technology (KIT). Prior to her PhD, she
NextChem (MAIRE Group). Previously, she occupied earned an MS degree in chemical engineering in 2016
the position of Junior Process Engineer at NextChem, and a BS degree in chemical engineering in 2014, both
having joined the company in 2019 after earning her from the University of Rome.
PhD in chemical and environmental engineering. During

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