Biorefining Research Facility
We develop innovative products and processes to build a sustainable and profitable biorefining industry in Australia.

About us
The Biorefining Research Facility hosts state-of-the-art infrastructure and expertise to support bioproduct research, development and production.
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Capabilities

Biology and fermentation
We create end-to-end fermentation processes from strain development through to fermentation optimisation and scale-up.

Materials preparation
We have a range of laboratory and pilot scale materials processing equipment to modify industrial materials to suit your bioprocessing needs.

Materials pre-treatment
Our pilot plant facility operates large-scale steam explosion and chemical extraction equipment.

Scale-up processing and economics
We enable the scale-up of technologies from laboratory to pilot scale while assessing and providing feedback to technologists on aspects of process economics.

Chemical transformation and extraction
We possess hydrothermal biomass liquefaction and commercial-scale pyrolysis equipment and processes.

Separation technologies
Our equipment and expertise in separation technologies, including supercritical fluid extraction and antisolvent fractionation, enables a wide range of bioprocessing outcomes.
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Locations
We have access to a range of infrastructure and equipment across QUT locations to support biorefining research, teaching and learning and enable real-world results for our partners.
The Fermentation and Bioprocessing Laboratory supports researchers, students and project partners with equipment and expertise in fermentation and synthetic biology.
The Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant enables research and development in industrial biotechnology and biomass processing, technologies and practices.
The Banyo Pilot Plant enables scaled-up research in traditional engineering, industrial biotechnology and scientific applications, testing and validation.
Leadership

Dr Mike O'Shea
Biorefining Research Leader
Contact us
Biorefining Research Facility
Level 6, P Block
Gardens Point
2 George St
Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
Postal address
Biorefining Research Facility
GPO Box 2434
Brisbane QLD 4001