BIO

Sebastian Werle is a professor and habilitated doctor of technical sciences, specializing in environmental engineering and energy. Since 2024, he has been the Vice-Rector for Science and International Cooperation at the Silesian University of Technology. He was also the Coordinator for the Priority Research Area on Climate and Environment Protection, Modern Energy. Additionally, he serves as the Head of the Renewable Energy Laboratory at the Department of Thermal Engineering. He is the project leader grants funded by European funds (FP7 and Horizon Europe) and national grants. He is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Power Technologies and has been a member of the Polish Institute of Combustion since 2010. Since 2019, he has been a member of the Energy Commission of the Polish Academy of Sciences branch in Katowice. He is a Member of the Committee on Environmental Engineering of the Polish Academy of Sciences for the term 2024-2027 and Member of the Committee on Thermodynamics and Combustion of the Polish Academy of Sciences for the term 2024-2027.

ABSTRACT

The paper explores the processes of gasification and pyrolysis of various types of waste biomass, as well as the processes of solvolysis and oxidative liquefaction of composite waste materials. Experimental research was conducted to investigate these processes. The study emphasizes the significance of the circular economy aspect. It highlights the importance of circular economy practices in addressing waste management challenges and achieving sustainable resource use.