Emeritus Professor Andreas Hornung CEng FIChemE FRSC

Professor Andreas Hornung

School of Chemical Engineering
Senior Expert Bioeconomy, Fraunhofer Umsicht
Emeritus Professor, University of Birmingham

Contact details

Telephone
+49 9661 8155-500
Email
andreas.hornung@umsicht.fraunhofer.de
Address
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK

In April 2021, Professor Andreas Hornung was appointed Emeritus Professor at the University of Birmingham.

Andreas Hornung holds 21 patents and has published more than 340 scientific publications to date.

The main strategic topic of Hornung’s work today is the development of decentralized power providing units combined with pyrolysis, gasification and digestion units – called the Biobattery.

Qualifications

  • Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT; Senior Expert Bioeconomy (03/2021-)
  • Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany; Professor in High Temperature Process Technologies (06/15-)
  • University of Birmingham, UK; Chair in Bioenergy, School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (04/14-03/2021)
  • Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT; Director of the institute branch Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany (01/2013 -02/2021)
  • Contract Professorship, University of Bologna, Italy (01/2014 -05/2017)

Biography

Professor Andreas Hornung (CEng FIChemE FRSC) did his studies at the TU Darmstadt in Germany where he graduated as Engineer in Chemistry in 1991, he did his PhD at the TU Kaiserslautern in Germany. From 2000 to 2002 Hornung was working for companies in Austria and Italy for the development of the first prototypes. Such units have been used from 2002 on at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology where he worked until 2007 as head of the pyrolysis and gas treatment division. In 2007 he took over the chair in chemical engineering and applied chemistry at Aston University in Birmingham, UK. 2008 he founded the European Bioenergy Research Institute EBRI which he was leading as Director until end of 2013. Andreas was in a member of the board of the International Biochar Initiative IBI and Director of the European Bioenergy Research Institute EBRI until 2013. Beginning of 2013 he became the director of the Institute branch Sulzbach-Rosenberg of Fraunhofer UMSICHT. He held a Contract Professorship at the University of Bologna until 2017. Andreas is a member of the SET-Plan Action 8 Implementation Working Group of the European Commission and holds a Professorship in High Temperature Process Technologies at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg.

PhD opportunities

Research

In a biogas scenario, a Biobattery installation seeks to use peaks in energy supply to add to the energy output from a biogas installation and enable the thermochemical transformation of the more recalcitrant lignin based components of digestion feedstocks. The use of digestate solids as feedstock for intermediate pyrolysis means that the amount of digestate for application to land is reduced to the liquid fraction. This is desirable where there is an oversupply of nitrogenous materials for application to land such as in areas of intensive livestock production, since digestates can be a source of both greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen losses to water bodies. Hence, the Biobattery not only adds to the flexibility of energy supply and storage, it also increases the energy and financial gain achieved from existing biogas infrastructure, while reducing their environmental impact.

The Biobattery concept aims to deliver local integrated system solutions, to capture peaks in available power from solar and wind sources and converting and storing this power over periods of varying durations (minutes to days), thereby enabling the delivery of on-demand power compensation. The Biobattery concept uses a pool of renewable energy technologies, i.e. high and low temperature thermal storage systems, thermochemical biomass processes, e.g. intermediate pyrolysis and gasification, thereby delivering solid, liquid and gaseous energy products which can be stored and used to produce either energy on an on-demand basis, or sold as products for other use. 

Research interests

  • Development of pyrolysis reactors
  • Understanding of pyrolysis processes from micro scale to technical application 
  • Catalytic treatment of pyrolysis gases 
  • Combined pyrolysis/gasification
  • Numerical simulation of thermo-chemical processes
  • Design and operation of micro, lab, pilot and technical scale pyrolysis plants, pyrolysis/gasification/CHP
  • Thermal degradation of polymers, electronic scrap and biomass
  • Separation of high value fractions from biomass – activated carbon, premium fuels
  • Catalytic and sorptive gas treatment for pyrolysis gases and gases from gasifiers
  • The Biobattery - Thermo Catalytic Reforming TCR®

Other activities

  • Member of the SET-Plan Action 8 Implementation Working Group of the EC, 2019-
  • Member of the EPSRC Peer Review Associate College, 2016-
  • Member of the Hochschulrat OTH Amberg-Weiden, 2015-
  • Member of the advisory board – Birmingham Centre for Cryogenic Energy Storage, 2014-
  • Member of the board of the International Biochar Initiative IBI, 2013
  • Received the British national Climate Week Awards at the breakthrough category, 2013
  • Chartered engineer in Britain and became Green Leader of the West Midlands, 2012-
  • Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry (England), a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers, 2010-

Publications

Journals

Martin Meiller , Jürgen Oischinger, Robert Daschner and Andreas Hornung: Development of a New Sensor Module for an Enhanced Fuel Flexible Operation of Biomass Boilers. Processes 2021, 9, 661. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr9040661

Mohamed Elmously, Johannes Neidel, Andreas Apfelbacher, Robert Daschner, Andreas Hornung: Numerical Simulation of Thermo-Catalytic Reforming Process: Up-scaling Study. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2021, 60, 12, 4682–4692; https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.0c05341

Christopher Kick, Andreas Apfelbacher, Robert Daschner, Andreas Hornung: Development of a mathematical model to calculate the energy savings and the system running costs through hydrogen recovery in wastewater electrolysis cells. Desalination and Water Treatment 210 (2021) 44–53.

https://doi: 10.5004/dwt.2021.26583

Andreas Hornung, Fabian Stenzel, Jan Grunwald: Biochar—just a black matter is not enough. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 2021, Volume 11, issue 1. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01284-5

Muhammad Asif Bashir, Hessam Jahangiri, Andreas Hornung, Miloud Ouadi: Deoxygenation of Bio‐oil from Calcium‐Rich Paper‐Mill Waste. Chemical Engineering & Technology 2021, 44, No. 1, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.202000351

João Santos, Hessam Jahangiri, Muhammad Asif Bashir, Andreas Hornung, and Miloud Ouadi: The Upgrading of Bio-Oil from the Intermediate Pyrolysis of Waste Biomass Using Steel Slag as a Catalyst. ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 2020, 8, 18420−18432, https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c05536

Jürgen Oischinger, Michael Steiner, Martin Meiller, Michael Hebauer, Stefan Beer, Robert Daschner, Andreas Hornung, Jan Kramb: Optimization of the fractional collection efficiencies for electrostatic precipitators used in biomass-fired boilers. Biomass and Bioenergy 141, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2020.105703

Matt Klaas, Charles Greenhalf, Miloud Ouadi , Hessam Jahangiri, Andreas Hornung, Cedric Briens, Franco Berruti: The effect of torrefaction pre-treatment on the pyrolysis of corn cobs. Results in Engineering 7 (2020) 100165, DOI/10.1016/j.rineng.2020.100165

Joao Santos, Miloud Ouadi, Hessam Jahangiri, Andreas Hornung: Valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass investigating different pyrolysis temperatures. Journal of the Energy Institute (4/2020) DOI/10.1016/j.joei.2020.04.011

Daniel Hummel, Stefan Beer, Andreas Hornung: A conjugate heat transfer model for unconstrained melting of macroencapsulated phase change materials subjected to external convection. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 149 (2020) 119205, DOI/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2019.119205

João Santos, Miloud Ouadi, Hessam Jahangiri, Andreas Hornung: Thermochemical conversion of agricultural wastes applying different reforming temperatures. Fuel Processing Technology 203 (2020) 106402. DOI/10.1016/j.fuproc.2020.106402

Raphael Lechner, Andreas Hornung, Markus Brautsch: Prediction of the knock propensity of biogenous fuel gases: Application of the detonation theory to syngas blends. Fuel Volume 267 (2020) DOI/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.117243

Antzela Fivga, Hessam Jahangiri, Muhammad Asif Bashir, Artur J. Majewski, Andreas Hornung, Miloud      Ouadi: Demonstration of Catalytic Properties of De-inking Sludge Char as a Carbon Based   Sacrificial Catalyst. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 145 (2020), DOI/10.1016/j.jaap.2020.104773

Chuan Peng, Yunbo Zhai, Andreas Hornungf, Bei Wang, Shanhong Li, Tengfei Wang, Caiting Li, Yun Zhud: In-depth comparison of morphology, microstructure, and pathway of char derived from sewage sludge and relevant model compounds. Waste Management 102 (2020), DOI/10.1016/j.wasman.2019.11.007

Mohamed Elmously, Nils Jäger, Andreas Apfelbacher, Robert Daschner and Andreas Hornung: Thermo‑Catalytic Reforming of spent coffee grounds. Bioresoures and Bioprocessing (2019) 6:44, DOI/10.1186/s40643-019-0281-5

Hessam Jahangiri, Amin Osatiashtiani, Miloud Ouadi, Andreas Hornung, Adam F. Lee, Karen Wilson: Ga/HZSM-5 Catalysed Acetic Acid Ketonisation forUpgrading of Biomass Pyrolysis Vapours. Catalysts 9(10):841, DOI/10.3390/catal9100841

Miloud Ouadi, Muhammad Asif Bashir, Lais Galileu Speranza, Hessam Jahangiri, Andreas Hornung: Food and Market Waste – A Pathway to Sustainable Fuels and Waste Valorization. Energy & Fuels, DOI/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.9b01650

Oischinger, J.; Meiller, M.; Daschner, Robert; Hornung, Andreas; Warnecke, R.: Fate of nano titanium dioxide during combustion of engineered nanomaterial-containing waste in a municipal solid waste incineration plant. Waste management & research, Vol.37 (2019), No.10, pp.1033-1042, DOI/10.1177/0734242X19862603

Santos, Joao; Ouadi, Miloud; Jahangiri, Hessam; Hornung, Andreas: Integrated intermediate catalytic pyrolysis of wheat husk. Transactions of the Institution of Chemical Engineers. C, Food and bioproducts processing, Vol.114 (2019), pp.23-30, DOI/10.1016/j.fbp.2018.11.001

Fivga, Antzela; Speranza, Lais Galileu; Musse Branco, Carolina; Ouadi, Miloud; Hornung, Andreas: A review on the current state of the art for the production of advanced liquid biofuels. AIMS Energy, Vol.7 (2019), No.1, pp.46-76. urn:nbn:de:0011-n-5319701. DOI/10.3934/energy.2019.1.46

Schmitt, Nina; Apfelbacher, Andreas; Jäger, Nils; Daschner, Robert; Stenzel, Fabian; Hornung, Andreas: Thermo-chemical Conversion of Biomass and Upgrading to Biofuel: The Thermo-Catalytic Reforming Process - A Review. Biofuels, bioproducts & biorefining : Biofpr, Vol.13 (2019), No.3, pp.822-837, DOI/10.1002/bbb.1980

Nieberl, Martin; Hense, Peter; Franke, Matthias; Hornung, Andreas; Juhr, Annette: Thermo-chemische Behandlung von Leiterplatten zur vermehrten Rückgewinnung von Tantal. Springmann, M.: Methoden des Fortschritts II: Veröffentlichungsreihe des Fachbereichs VIII Maschinenbau, Veranstaltungstechnik, Verfahrenstechnik der Beuth Hochschule für Technik Berlin. Berlin: Moringa Science Publishing, 2019, pp. 149-163

Saghir, M.; Zafar, S.; Tahir, A.; Ouadi, M.; Siddique, B.; Hornung, Andreas: Unlocking the Potential of Biomass Energy in Pakistan. Frontiers in energy research, Vol.7 (2019), Art. 24, 18 pp., DOI/10.3389/fenrg.2019.00024

Elmously, Mohamed; Jäger, Nils; Neidel, Johannes; Apfelbacher, Andreas; Daschner, Robert; Hornung, Andreas: Upscaling of Thermo-Catalytic Reforming Process from Lab to Pilot Scale. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol.58 (2019), No.35, pp.15853-15862, DOI/10.1021/acs.iecr.9b00765

Walberer, Julian; Giovanny, Mateus; Meiller, M.; Weih, Christoph; Hornung, Andreas:

Development and tests of a combined filter for NOx, particulates, and SO2 reduction. Chemical Engineering and Technology, Vol.41 (2018), No.11, pp.2150-2158, DOI/10.1002/ceat.201800110

Giovanny Mateus, Martin Meiller, Karel Soukup, Andreas Hornung: Dust Filtration Influence on the Performance of Catalytic Filters for NOx Reduction. 11/2018; 4(1)., DOI:10.1007/s40825-018-0102-x

Joao Santos, Miloud Ouadi, Hessam Jahangiri, Andreas Hornung: Integrated Intermediate Catalytic Pyrolysis of Wheat Husk. Food and Bioproducts Processing 11/2018; 114., DOI:10.1016/j.fbp.2018.11.001

Miloud Ouadi, Charles Greenhalf, Nils Jaeger, Lais Galileu Speranza, Andreas Hornung: Thermo-catalytic reforming of pulper rejects from a secondary fibre mill. Renewable Energy Focus 09/2018; 26:39-45., DOI:10.1016/j.ref.2018.07.004

Chuan Peng, Yunbo Zhai, Andreas Hornung, Caiting Li, Guangming Zeng, Yun Zhu: Promoting Effect of ZSM-5 Catalyst on Carbonization via Hydrothermal Conversion of Sewage Sludge. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 05/2018;, DOI:10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b02012

Miloud Ouadi, Charles Greenhalf, Nils Jaeger, Lais Galileu Speranza, Andreas Hornung: Thermo-Catalytic Reforming of Co-form ® Rejects (Waste Cleansing Wipes). Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 03/2018; 132., DOI:10.1016/j.jaap.2018.03.019

Ejaz Ahmada, Jäger, Apfelbacher, Daschner, Hornung, Pant: Integrated thermo-catalytic reforming of residual sugarcane bagasse in a laboratory scale reactor. Fuel Processing Technology 03/2018; 171:277-286., DOI:10.1016/j.fuproc.2017.11.020

Marie E. Kirby, Andreas Hornung, Miloud Ouadi, Michael K. Theodorou: The role of thermo-catalytic reforming for energy recovery from food and drink supply chain wastes. Energy Procedia 09/2017; 123:15-21., DOI:10.1016/j.egypro.2017.07.279

Miloud Ouadi, Nils Jaeger, Charles Greenhalf, Joao Santos, Roberto Conti, Andreas Hornung: Thermo-Catalytic Reforming of municipal solid waste. Waste Management 06/2017; 68., DOI:10.1016/j.wasman.2017.06.044

Michele Ghidotti, Daniele Fabbri, Ondřej Mašek, Colin Logan Mackay, Marco Montalti, Andreas Hornung: Source and Biological Response of Biochar Organic Compounds Released into Water; Relationships with Bio-Oil Composition and Carbonization Degree. Environmental Science and Technology 04/2017; 51(11)., DOI:10.1021/acs.est.7b00520

Kirby, Hornung, Theodorou: The role of Thermo-Catalytic Reforming in decarbonizing the food chain through energy recovery of food supply chain wastes. Energy Procedia 01/2017;

Andreas Weger, Rolf Jung, Fabian Stenzel, Andreas Hornung: Optimized Energetic Usage of Brewers' Spent Grains. Chemical Engineering & Technology 11/2016; 40(2)., DOI:10.1002/ceat.201600186

Michele Ghidotti, Daniele Fabbri, Andreas Hornung: Profiles of Volatile Organic Compounds in Biochar: Insights into Process Conditions and Quality Assessment. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 10/2016; 5(1)., DOI:10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b01869

Martin Meiller, Robert Daschner, Julian Walberer, Andreas Hornung: Boiler Design with Solid-Gaseous Fuel Staging to Reduce NOx Emissions and Optimize Load Flexibility. Chemical Engineering & Technology 10/2016; 40(2)., DOI:10.1002/ceat.201600199

Nils Jäger, Roberto Conti, Johannes Neumann, Andreas Apfelbacher, Robert Daschner, Samir Binder, Andreas Hornung: Thermo-Catalytic Reforming of Woody Biomass. Energy & Fuels 07/2016; 30(10)., DOI:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.6b00911

Roberto Conti, Nils Jäger, Johannes Neumann, Andreas Apfelbacher, Robert Daschner, Andreas Hornung: Thermocatalytic Reforming of Biomass Waste Streams. Energy Technology 07/2016;, DOI:10.1002/ente.201600168

Johannes Neumann, Nils Jäger, Andreas Apfelbacher, Robert Daschner, Samir Binder, Andreas Hornung: Upgraded biofuel from residue biomass by Thermo-Catalytic Reforming and hydrodeoxygenation. Biomass and Bioenergy 03/2016;, DOI:10.1016/j.biombioe.2016.03.002

Johannes J. Meyer, Pepe Tan, Andreas Apfelbacher, Robert Daschner, Andreas Hornung: Modeling of a methanol synthesis reactor with MATLAB for the storage of renewable energy and the conversion of CO2 – comparison of two frequently used kinetic models. Chemical Engineering & Technology 12/2015; 39(2):233–245., DOI:10.1002/ceat.201500084

Robert Daschner, Andreas Apfelbacher, Andreas Hornung: Dezentrale Energie - Konversion, Speicherung und deren Entwicklungsperspektiven. VGB PowerTech 09/2015; 95(9):65-71.

Roberto Conti, Daniele Fabbri, Cristian Torri, Andreas Hornung: At-line characterisation of compounds evolved during biomass pyrolysis by solid-phase microextraction SPME-GC-MS. Microchemical Journal 07/2015; 124:36-44., DOI:10.1016/j.microc.2015.07.017

Johannes Neumann, Johannes Meyer, Miloud Ouadi, Andreas Apfelbacher, Samir Binder, Andreas Hornung: The conversion of anaerobic digestion waste into biofuels via a novel Thermo-Catalytic Reforming process. Waste Management 07/2015; 47(Pt A)., DOI:10.1016/j.wasman.2015.07.001

Alessandro Girolamo Rombolà, Giovanni Marisi, Cristian Torri, Daniele Fabbri, Alessandro Buscaroli, Michele Ghidotti, Andreas Hornung: Relationships between Chemical Characteristics and Phytotoxicity of Biochar from Poultry Litter Pyrolysis. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 07/2015; 63(30)., DOI:10.1021/acs.jafc.5b01540

Peter Hense, Katharina Reh, Matthias Franke, Jonathan Aigner, Andreas Hornung, Andrea Contin: Pyrolysis of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) for recovering metals and energy: Previous achievements and current approaches. Environmental engineering and management journal 07/2015; 14(7):1637-1647., DOI:10.30638/eemj.2015.175

Josephine Mmojieje, Andreas Hornung: The Potential Application of Pyroligneous Acid in the UK Agricultural Industry. Journal of Crop Improvement 04/2015; 29(2)., DOI:10.1080/15427528.2014.995328

Marco Deckert, Rainer Scholz, Samir Binder, Andreas Hornung: Economic Efficiency of Mobile Latent Heat Storages. Energy Procedia 12/2014; 46:171–177., DOI:10.1016/j.egypro.2014.01.170

Johannes Neumann, Samir Binder, Andreas Apfelbacher, James Richard Gasson, Paula Ramírez García, Andreas Hornung: Production and characterization of a new quality pyrolysis oil, char and syngas from digestate - Introducing the thermo-catalytic reforming process. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 12/2014;, DOI:10.1016/j.jaap.2014.11.022

Andreas Hornung, James R. Gasson, Nils Jäger: Energie stofflich speichern.

Anwar Sattar, Gary A. Leeke, Andreas Hornung, Joseph Wood: Steam gasification of rapeseed, wood, sewage sludge and miscanthus biochars for the production of a hydrogen-rich syngas. Biomass and Bioenergy 10/2014; 69:276–286., DOI:10.1016/j.biombioe.2014.07.025

Pravakar Mohanty, Kamal K. Pant, Satya Narayan Naik, Jigisha Parikh, Andreas Hornung, J.N. Sahu: ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Green Fuels from Biogenic Waste Through Thermochemical Route — The Role of Heterogeneous Catalyst: A Review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 10/2014; 38(29):131–153., DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2014.05.011

Y Yang, J.G. Brammer, A.S.N. Mahmood, A Hornung: Intermediate pyrolysis of biomass energy pellets for producing sustainable liquid, gaseous and solid fuels. Bioresource Technology 07/2014; 169., DOI:10.1016/j.biortech.2014.07.044

Andreas Hornung, Elisabeth Schröder: Production of Biochar and Activated Carbon via Intermediate Pyrolysis - Recent Studies for Non-Woody Biomass. DOI:10.1002/9781118693643.ch17

Zsuzsa A. Mayer, Yousif Eltom, Dwayne Stennett, Elisabeth Schröder, Andreas Apfelbacher, Andreas Hornung: Characterization of Engineered Biochar for Soil Management. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy 07/2014; 33(2)., DOI:10.1002/ep.11788

M. Franke, S.  Binder, F.  Stenzel, A.  Hornung: Gärreste veredeln - Die energetische Verwertung der Rückstände aus Biogasanlagen und Kompostierwerken liefert Strom, Wärme und Biokohle.

A. Weger, S.  Binder, M.  Franke, A.  Hornung, W.  Ruß, W.   Mayer: Solid Biofuel production by mechanical pretreatment of brewer's spent grain. Chemical Engineering Transactions 01/2014; 37., DOI:10.3303/CET1437111

Y. Yang, J.G. Brammer, J. Samanya, A.K. Hossain, A. Hornung: Investigation into the performance and emissions of a stationary diesel engine fuelled by sewage sludge intermediate pyrolysis oil and biodiesel blends. Energy 62, 269-276.. Energy 12/2013; 62:269-276., DOI:10.1016/j.energy.2013.09.058

Katharina Kebelmann, Andreas Hornung, Ulf Karsten, Gareth Griffiths: Thermo-chemical behaviour and chemical product formation from Polar seaweeds during intermediate pyrolysis. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 11/2013; 104:131-138., DOI:10.1016/j.jaap.2013.08.012

Matthias Franke, Mario Mocker, Ingrid Löh, Fabian Stenzel, Andreas Hornung: Phosphor-und Metallpotenziale in Altdeponien Potentials of Phosphorous and Metals in Old Landfills.

B. Meyer, R. Scholz, R. Daschner, S. Binder, M. Jakuttis, A. Hornung, M. Brautsch: Micro-CHP systems in residential buildings. Analysis of different operating strategies.

Asad S.N. Mahmood, John G. Brammer, Andreas Hornung, Andrew Steele, Stephen Poulston: The intermediate pyrolysis and catalytic steam reforming of Brewers spent grain. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 09/2013; 103:328-342., DOI:10.1016/j.jaap.2012.09.009

Marco Deckert, Rainer Scholz, Samir Binder, Andreas Hornung: Mobiler Latentwärmespeicher auf dem Prüfstand. BWK: das Energie-Fachmagazin 09/2013; 65.

M. Ouadi, J.G. Brammer, M. Kay, A. Hornung: Fixed bed downdraft gasification of paper industry wastes. Applied Energy 03/2013; 103:692–699., DOI:10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.10.038

Y. Yang, J. G. Brammer, M. Ouadi, J. Samanya, A. Hornung, H. M. Xu, Y. Li: Characterisation of waste derived intermediate pyrolysis oils for use as diesel engine fuels. Fuel 03/2013; 103:247–257., DOI:10.1016/j.fuel.2012.07.014

Francesco Ferella, Joachim Stoehr, Ida De Michelis, Andreas Hornung: Zirconia and alumina based catalysts for steam reforming of naphthalene. Fuel 03/2013; 105:614–629., DOI:10.1016/j.fuel.2012.09.052

A.K. Hossain, M. Ouadi, S. U. Siddiqui, Y. Yang, J. Brammer, A. Hornung, M. Kay, P.A. Davies: Experimental investigation of performance, emission and combustion characteristics of an indirect injection multi-cylinder CI engine fuelled by blends of de-inking sludge pyrolysis oil with biodiesel. Fuel 03/2013; 105:135–142., DOI:10.1016/j.fuel.2012.05.007

H.A. Bockhorn, A. Hornung, U. Hornung, D. Schawaller: Journal of Analytical and Applied.

M. Deckert, R. Scholz, S. Binder, A. Hornung: Wärme nimmt Fahrt auf.

Mahmood, Brammer, Hornung, Steele, Poulsten: The intermediate pyrolysis and catalytic steam reforming of Brewers spent grain. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 01/2013;

B. Meyer, R. Scholz, R. Daschner, S. Binder, M. Jakuttis, A. Hornung, M. Brautsch: Mikro KWK Systeme in Wohngebäuden. Analyse verschiedener Betriebsstrategien.

Katharina Kebelmann, Andreas Hornung, Ulf Karsten, Gareth Griffiths: Intermediate pyrolysis and product identification by TGA and Py-GC/MS of green microalgae and their extracted protein and lipid components. Biomass and Bioenergy 12/2012; 49(-):38-48., DOI:10.1016/j.biombioe.2012.12.006

Zsuzsa A. Mayer, Andreas Apfelbacher, Andreas Hornung: A comparative study on the pyrolysis of metal- and ash-enriched wood and the combustion properties of the gained char. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 04/2012; 96:196–202., DOI:10.1016/j.jaap.2012.04.007

Janat Samanya, Andreas Hornung, Andreas Apfelbacher, Peter Vale: Characteristics of the upper phase of bio-oil obtained from co-pyrolysis of sewage sludge with wood, rapeseed and straw. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 03/2012; 94:120–125., DOI:10.1016/j.jaap.2011.11.017

Miloud Ouadi, John  Brammer, Andreas  Hornung: Waste to power. Tappi Journal 02/2012; 11(2):55-64.

M. Quadi, M. Kay, J. Brammer, A. Hornung: Waste to Power. Tappi Journal 02/2012; 11(2).

Zsuzsa A. Mayer, Andreas Apfelbacher, Andreas Hornung: Effect of sample preparation on the thermal degradation of metal-added biomass. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 12/2011; 94:170–176., DOI:10.1016/j.jaap.2011.12.008

A Hornung, A Apfelbacher, S Sagi: Intermediate pyrolysis: A sustainable biomass-to-energy concept – Biothermal valorisation of biomass (BtVB) process. Journal of scientific and industrial research 08/2011; 70(8).

Z A Mayer, A Apfelbacher, A Hornung: Nitrogen cycle of effluent-irrigated energy crop plantations: From wastewater treatment to thermo-chemical conversion processes. Journal of scientific and industrial research 08/2011; 70(8).

J. Samanya, A. Hornung, M. Jones, P. Vale: The use of intermediate pyrolysis to increase energy recovery from sewage sludge.

A. Hornung, A. Apfelbacher: Intermediate Pyrolysis: A Sustainable Biomass-to-Energy Concept, IIT Delhi Seminar. Journal of scientific and industrial research 01/2011;

J. Samanya, A. Hornung, M. Jones, P. Vale: Thermal stability of sewage sludgepyrolysis oil. International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology 01/2011;

M. Ouadi, J. Brammer, A. Hornung: Sustainable energy from paper industry waste.

Ursel Hornung, David Schneider, Andreas Hornung, Vander Tumiatti, Helmut Seifert: Sequential pyrolysis and catalytic low temperature reforming of wheat straw. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 05/2009; 85(1):145-150., DOI:10.1016/j.jaap.2008.11.006

Hans Leibold, Andreas Hornung, Helmut Seifert: HTHP syngas cleaning concept of two stage biomass gasification for FT synthesis. Powder Technology 01/2008; 180(1):265-270., DOI:10.1016/j.powtec.2007.05.012

H. Leibold, H. Seifert, A. Hornung: High temperature gas cleaning for advanced syngas utilization: Paper # 95.

U Hornung, Schneider, Wierner, H  Seifert, A  Hornung: : Combined pyrolysis low temperature reforming. Chemie Ingenieur Technik 01/2008;

A. Hornung, J. Schöner, H. Seifert, V. Tumiatti: Electronic-scrap recycling.

Elisabeth Schröder, Klaus Thomauske, Christine Weber, Andreas Hornung, Vander Tumiatti: Experiments on the generation of activated carbon from biomass. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 05/2007; 79(1):106-111., DOI:10.1016/j.jaap.2006.10.015

A. Hornung, A. Apfelbacher, F. Lenzi, W. Koch, H. Seifert: Thermo-chemische Umwandlung von Stroh durch das Haloclean-Verfahren. Chemie Ingenieur Technik 08/2005; 77(8):1154-1154., DOI:10.1002/cite.200580020

Aliaksandr I Balabanovich, Andreas Hornung, Maria P Luda, Wolfgang Koch, Vander Tumiatti: Pyrolysis Study of Halogen-Containing Aromatics Reflecting Reactions with Polypropylene in a Posttreatment Decontamination Process. Environmental Science and Technology 08/2005; 39(14):5469-74., DOI:10.1021/es0500106

A. Hornung, S. Donner, A. Balabanovich, H. Seifert: Polypropylene as a reductive agent for dehalogenation of brominated organic compounds. Journal of Cleaner Production 04/2005; 13(5-13):525-530., DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2003.09.001

A. Hornung, A.  Apfelbacher, F.  Lenzi, W.  Koch, H.  Seifert: Thermo-chemical conversion of straw by means of the Haloclean process. Chemie Ingenieur Technik 01/2005;

A. I. Balabanovich, A. Hornung, D. Merz, H. Seifert: The effect of a curing agent on the thermal degradation of fire retardant brominated epoxy resins. Polymer Degradation and Stability 07/2004; 85(1):713-723., DOI:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2004.02.012

A. Hornung, A. I. Balabanovich, S. Donner, H. Seifert: Detoxification of brominated pyrolysis oils. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 12/2003; 70(2):723-733., DOI:10.1016/S0165-2370(03)00049-4

M. P. Luda, AI Balabanovich, A. Hornung, G. Camino: Thermal degradation of a brominated bisphenol A derivative. Polymers for Advanced Technologies 11/2003; 14(11‐12):741 - 748., DOI:10.1002/pat.389

A. I Balabanovich, M. P Luda, G Camino, A Hornung: Thermal decomposition behavior of 1,2-bis-(2,4,6-tribromophenoxy)ethane. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 03/2003; 67(1):95-107., DOI:10.1016/S0165-2370(02)00020-7

Maria P. Luda, Giovanni Camino, Alexander I. Balabanovich, Andreas Hornung: Scavenging of halogen in recycling of halogen-based polymer materials. Macromolecular Symposia 03/2002; 180(1):141-152., DOI:10.1002/1521-3900(200203)180:13.0.CO;2-D

H. Bockhorn, A. Hornung, U. Hornung, L. Krebs, U. Müller, B. Peters, M. Müller-Hagedorn: Investigation of the Kinetics of Thermal Degradation of Hardwood (Carpinus Betulus) Studied by Isothermal and Dynamic Methods. Chemie Ingenieur Technik 06/2001; 73(6):612-612., DOI:10.1002/1522-2640(200106)73:6<612::AID-CITE6123333>3.0.CO;2-W

H. Bockhorn, S. Donner, M. Gernsbeck, A. Hornung, U. Hornung: Pyrolysis of polyamide 6 under catalytic conditions and its application to reutilization of carpets. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 04/2001; 58:79-94., DOI:10.1016/S0165-2370(00)00187-X

H. Bockhorn, A. Hornung, U. Hornung, S. Löchner: Pyrolysis of polystyrene as the initial step in incineration, fires, or smoldering of plastics: Investigations of the liquid phase. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute 12/2000; 28(2):2667-2673., DOI:10.1016/S0082-0784(00)80686-4

H. Bockhorn, A. Hornung, U. Hornung, J. Weichmann: Kinetic study on the non-catalyzed and catalyzed degradation of polyamide 6 with isothermal and dynamic methods. Thermochimica Acta 10/1999; 337(1)., DOI:10.1016/S0040-6031(99)00151-3

H. Bockhorn, J. Hentschel, A. Hornung, U. Hornung: Environmental engineering: Stepwise pyrolysis of plastic waste. Chemical Engineering Science 07/1999; 54(15-54):3043-3051., DOI:10.1016/S0009-2509(98)00385-6

H Bockhorn, A Hornung, U Hornung: Mechanisms and kinetics of thermal decomposition of plastics from isothermal and dynamic measurements. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 06/1999; 50(2-50):77-101., DOI:10.1016/S0165-2370(99)00026-1

H Bockhorn, A Hornung, U Hornung, P Jakobströer, M Kraus: Dehydrochlorination of plastic mixtures. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 02/1999; 49(1):97-106., DOI:10.1016/S0165-2370(98)00124-7

H. Bockhorn, A. Hornung, U. Hornung, P. Jakobströer: Modelling of isothermal and dynamic pyrolysis of plastics considering non-homogeneous temperature distribution and detailed degradation mechanism. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 02/1999; 49(1):53-74., DOI:10.1016/S0165-2370(98)00130-2

Bockhorn HA, A. Hornung, U. Hornung, D. Schawaller: Kinetic study on the thermal degradation of polypropylene and polyethylene. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 01/1999; 48(2):93–109., DOI:10.1016/S0165-2370(98)00131-4

H. Bockhorn, A. Hornung, U. Hornung: Gasification of polystyrene as initial step in incineration, fires, or smoldering of plastics. Symposium (International) on Combustion 12/1998; 27(1):1343-1349., DOI:10.1016/S0082-0784(98)80539-0

Henning Bockhorn, Andreas Hornung, Ursel Hornung: Stepwise Pyrolysis for Recycling of Plastic Mixtures. Macromolecular Symposia 12/1998; 135(1)., DOI:10.1002/masy.19981350107

A. Hornung, H. Bockhorn, U. Hornung: A Circulated-Spheres Reactor for the Conversion of Viscous Media. Chemical Engineering & Technology 09/1998; 21(9):723-726., DOI:10.1002/(SICI)1521-4125(199809)21:93.0.CO;2-5

H Bockhorn, A Hornung, U Hornung: Stepwise pyrolysis for raw material recovery from plastic waste. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 06/1998; 46(1):1-13., DOI:10.1016/S0165-2370(98)00066-7

H. Bockhorn, A. Hornung,, U. Hornung, P. Jakobstroer: New Mechanistic Aspects ofthe Dehydrochlorination of PVC - Application of Dehydrochlorination to Plastic Mixtures and Electronic Scrap. Combustion Science and Technology 05/1998; 134(1-1-6):7-30., DOI:10.1080/00102209808924123

Ursel Hornung, Andreas Hornung, Henning Bockhorn: Investigation of Thermal Degradation of Solids in an Isothermal, Gradient Free Reactor. Chemical Engineering & Technology 04/1998; 21(4)., DOI:10.1002/(SICI)1521-4125(199804)21:4<332::AID-CEAT332>3.0.CO;2-4

A. Hornung, H. Bockhorn, U. Hornung: Ein Kugelkreislaufreaktor zur Umsetzung viskoser Medien. Chemie Ingenieur Technik 03/1998; 70(3):264 - 267., DOI:10.1002/cite.330700307

U. Hornung, A. Hornung, H. Bockhorn: Bestimmung des thermischen Abbaus von Feststoffen in einem isothermen, gradientenfreien Reaktor. Chemie Ingenieur Technik 01/1998; 70(1‐2):145 - 148., DOI:10.1002/cite.330700120

H. Bockhorn, A. Hornung, U. Hornung, S. Teepe, J. Weichmann: Investigation of the Kinetics of Thermal Degradation of Commodity Plastics. Combustion Science and Technology 08/1996; 116(1):129-151., DOI:10.1080/00102209608935546

H. Bockhorn, F. Fetting, A. Hornung, C. Reh: Investigation on the ageing of soot particles in flames by means of TG-MS-Analysis. Chemical Engineering & Technology 01/1992; 64:722-724.

H Leibold, A Hornung, H Seifert: Hot Gas Cleanup R&D Hot Gas Cleanup R&D at at Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe.

Books

Andreas Hornung: Transformation of Biomass - Theory to Practice. Edited by A. Hornung, 01/2014; Wiley Verlag., ISBN: 978-1-119-97327-0, DOI:10.1002/9781118693643

A.  Hornung, A.  Apfelbacher, W.  Koch, H.  Seifert, V.   Tumiatti: Thermo-chemical conversion of straw - Haloclean; a performance enhanced low temperature pyrolysis. In: Verbrennung und Feuerungen 22.Deutscher Flammentag. 09/2005; VDI-Verlag., ISBN: 3-18-091888-8

H. Bockhorn, A. Hornung, U. Hornung, P. Jakobströer, M. Wulkow: Modeling of thermal degradation of polymers“, In: „Scientific Computing in Chemical Engieneering II“. 01/1999; Springer-Verlag.

A. Hornung, H. Bockhorn, U. Hornung, W. Koch: staged gasification of mixed plastics from household and collection from electronics“, In: VDI Reports Nr. 1492. 01/1999; VDI-Verlag.

A. Hornung, U. Hornung, H. Bockhorn: staged pyrolysis of mixed plastics – process integrated separation of contaminants and valuables“ In: DGMK conference reports 9802. 01/1998; , ISBN: ISBN 3-931850-40-4

Andreas Hornung: Development of a process for fractionated thermal degradation of plastic mixtures; In: Progress reports VDI, Reihe 3, Band 484. 01/1997; VDI-Verlag,.

A. Hornung, H. Bockhorn, U. Hornung, M. Kraus, A. Schöneberger, J. Weichmann: Staged pyrolysis as process element of plastic gasification“, Workshop „Experiments and Modelling of heterogenic and homogenic combustion; In: Workshop „Experiments and Modelling of heterogenic and homogenic combustion“ der Universität Karlsruhe (TH) und des Forschungszentrums Karlsruhe. Edited by L. Krebs, B. Peters, 01/1996;

U. Hornung, H. Bockhorn, A. Hornung, S. Teepe, J. Weichmann: isothermal and dynamic measurements for the determination of the kinetics of gasification of polymers; In: Workshop „Experiments and Modelling of heterogenic and homogenic combustion“ der Universität Karlsruhe (TH) und des Forschungszentrums Karlsruhe. Edited by L. Krebs, B. Peters, 01/1996;

Book chapters

Hessam Jahangiri, João Santos, Andreas Hornung, and Miloud Ouadi: Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass and Upgrading of Bio-Products to Produce Fuels and Chemicals. In Catalysis for Clean Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Biomass Conversion and Green Chemistry - Volume 1, 04/2021, Springer, ISBN: 978-3-030-65017-9

Ghidotti, R.Conti, D.Fabbri, A.Hornung: Molecular analysis of extractable fraction of biochar In: “Green economy: ricerca, innovazione e azioni nel Mediterraneo” book of extended Abstracts; Ecomondo “A mediterranean platform for the sustainable growth. Edited by Fabio Fava, 11/2014; Casa editrice Maggioli S.p.A.

Andreas Hornung: Production of biochar and activated carbon via intermediate pyrolysis - recent studies for non woody-biomass. 09/2014; , ISBN: 978-1-119-97327-0

Andreas Hornung: Formal Kinetic Parameters - Problems and Solutions in Deriving Proper Values. Transformation of Biomass, 09/2014; , ISBN: 978-1-119-97327-0, DOI:10.1002/9781118693643.ch14

Andreas Hornung: Bio-Hydrogen from Biomass. Transformation of Biomass, 09/2014; , ISBN: 978-1-119-97327-0, DOI:10.1002/9781118693643.ch12

Andreas Hornung: Integrated Processes Including Intermediate Pyrolysis. Transformation of Biomass, 09/2014; , ISBN: 978-1-119-97327-0, DOI:10.1002/9781118693643.ch11

Andreas Hornung: Influence of Feedstocks on Performance and Products of Processes. Transformation of Biomass, 09/2014; , ISBN: 978-1-119-97327-0, DOI:10.1002/9781118693643.ch10

Andreas Hornung: Engines for combined heat and power. 09/2014; , ISBN: 978-1-119-97327-0

Andreas Hornung: Catalytic reforming of brewers spent grain. 09/2014; , ISBN: 978-1-119-97327-0

Andreas Hornung: Pyrolysis. Transformation of Biomass, 09/2014; , ISBN: 978-1-119-97327-0, DOI:10.1002/9781118693643.ch4

Miloud Ouadi, Yang Yang, Andreas Hornung: Engines for Combined Heat and Power. Transformation of Biomass, 07/2014: pages 159-173; , ISBN: 9781119973270, DOI:10.1002/9781118693643.ch7

M. Franke, S. Binder, A. Hornung: Energetische Verwertung der Rückstände aus Biogasanlagen und Kompostierwerken zur Gestehung von Strom Wärme und Biokohle. Energie aus Abfall, Band 11 edited by Karl Thomé-Kozmiensky, M. Beckmann, 01/2014: pages 835 – 844; TK Verlag., ISBN: 978-3-944310-06-0

M. Franke, S.  Binder, S. Stenzel, A.Hornung: The Biobattery - Integrated Heat and Power Generation from Biomass Residues and Waste. Edited by Thomé-Kozmiensky; Thiel, 01/2014; TK Verlag Karl Thomé-Kozmiensky., ISBN: 978-3-944310-15-2

Andreas Hornung: ‘Intermediate pyrolysis of biomass’. Biomass combustion science, technology and engineering, Edited by L Rosendahl, 04/2013; Woodhead Publishing., ISBN: 085709131X, DOI:10.1533/9780857097439.2.172

Zsuzsa A., Andreas Apfelbacher, Andreas Hornung: Efforts to Curb NOx from Greenhouse Gases by the Application of Energy Crops and Vegetation Filters. Global Warming - Impacts and Future Perspectives, 09/2012; , ISBN: 978-953-51-0755-2, DOI:10.5772/50624

Andreas Hornung: "Biomass Pyrolysis". Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, Edited by Robert A. Meyers, 01/2012: chapter Volume 3: pages 1517—1531; , ISBN: 978-0-387-89469-0, DOI:10.1007/978-1-4419-0851-3_258

S Sagi, A R Patel, A Hornung, H Singh, A Apfelbacher, R F Berry: DECENTRALISED OFF-GRID ELECTRICITY GENERATION IN INDIA USING INTERMEDIATE PYROLYSIS OF RESIDUE STRAWS. World Renewable Energy Forum (WREF) 2012 (Articles from: (WREF 2012), including 41st ASES Annual Conf., World Renewable Energy Congress XII, and Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) Annual Conference), 1st edited by Cheryl Fellows, 01/2012: chapter Volume 6: pages 4497-4502; Curran, Red Hook, NY, USA., ISBN: 978-1-62276-092-3

Elisabeth Schröder, Klaus Thomauske, Benjamin Oechsler, Sabrina Herberger, Sabine Baur, Andreas Hornung: 8 Activated Carbon from Waste Biomass. Progress in Biomass and Bioenergy Production, Edited by Dr. Shahid Shaukat, 07/2011: chapter Activated Carbon from Waste Biomass; InTech., ISBN: 978-953-307-491-7, DOI:10.5772/20594

Z.A. Mayer, A. Apfelbacher, A. Hornung: Energy Crops and Vegetation Filters in the Global Nitrogen Cycle. Global Warming, Edited by B.R. Singh, 01/2011; , ISBN: 979-953-307-820-4

Andreas Hornung: “Biomass Pyrolysis”. Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, Edited by Robert Meyers, 01/2011; Springer Verlag., ISBN: 978-0-387-89469-0

Andreas Hornung: Biochar – stabilizing world climate”. The new Optimist” – Scientists view tomorrow’s world & what it means to us, 01/2010: pages 81; Linus Publishing., ISBN: 978/1/1907843-00-6

A. Hornung: Biothermal Valorisation of Biomass In: The BtVB Process, Bioten Conference Birmingham. 01/2010; , ISBN: 978-1-872691-54-1

Andreas Hornung, Helmut Seifert: Rotary Kiln Pyrolysis of Polymers Containing Heteroatoms. Feedstock Recycling and Pyrolysis of Waste Plastics: Converting Waste Plastics into Diesel and Other Fuels, 06/2006: pages 549 - 567; , ISBN: 9780470021545, DOI:10.1002/0470021543.ch20

A. Hornung, H  Seifert: Rotary kiln pyrolysis of polymers containing heteroatoms. In: Feedstock Recycling and Pyrolysis of Waste Plastics. Edited by Scheirs, J., 01/2006; Wiley & Sons Ltd., ISBN: 0-470-02152-7

H. Leibold, A.  Hornung, H  Seifert: HTHP syngas cleaning concept of two stage biomass gasification for FT synthesis. In: Advanced Gas Cleaning Technology : Proc.of the 6th Internat. Symp.on Gas Cleaning at High Temperatures. Edited by Kanaoka, C., 01/2005; , ISBN: 4-915245-61-6

A. HORNUNG, H.  SEIFERT: Pyrolysis and gasification processes in energy technology – bio fuel concepts- und Vergasungsverfahren in der Energietechnik Bio-Fuel-Konzepte In: Schriftenreihe SIDAF. Edited by Fritz, E., 03/2004; SAXONIA Standortenwicklungs- und -verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH., ISBN: 3-934409-22-9

J. SCHÖNER, A.  HORNUNG, S.  SAGI, H.  SEIFERT, H.   BOCKHORN: Pyrolytic treatment of electronic scrap using the Haloclean process In: 17.TECFLAM-Seminar : Final kolloquium of COSI - Combustion Control and Simulation. 01/2004; , ISBN: 3-926751-27-4

Andreas Hornung, H. Seifert, J. Vehlow: Sustainable treatment of waste from electronics and electrics. Design of technology for a sustainable development: Innovation to Application, Edited by A. Grunwald, 01/2002: chapter Sustainable treatment of waste from electronics and electrics: pages 375-386; Edition Sigma.

Henning Bockhorn, Andreas Hornung, Ursel Hornung, Petra Jakobströer, Michael Wulkow: Modeling of Thermal Degradation of Polymers. Scientific Computing in Chemical Engineering II, 01/1999: pages 192-199; , ISBN: 978-3-642-64295-1, DOI:10.1007/978-3-642-60185-9_21

A. Hornung, U. Hornung, H. Bockhorn, A. Schöneberger, J. Weichmann: Staged pyrolysis as process principle for chemical separation of plastic mixtures in: DGMK conference reports 9603. 01/1996; , ISBN: 3-931850-02-1