A conference paper presented by Florian J. Müller has received the best paper award at the 14th International Conference on Fluidized Bed Technology, held in Taiyuan, China, in 2024. The award recognizes outstanding scientific quality and thermochemical conversion research.

The awarded contribution, “Surface adjustment of biochar by CO₂ gasification under fixed and fluidized bed conditions,” authored by F. J. Müller, C. Rodríguez M., E. Schöfbänker, and F. Winter, investigates how controlled CO₂ gasification can be used to tailor the surface properties of biochar produced from Pinus sylvestris biomass.

The study addresses the targeted modification of biochar surfaces through CO₂ gasification, systematically comparing fixed bed and fluidized bed reactor conditions. By linking operating parameters to changes in surface structure and reactivity, the work provides valuable insights for the design and optimization of biochar production processes. The Best Paper Award underscores the international relevance of this research and its contribution to advancing CO₂ utilization and sustainable thermochemical processes.