Systematic design and analysis of an industrial symbiosis: Integrating power-to-X technologies with bioprocessing systems

Abstract

This research presents a vital framework for designing and evaluating the feasibility of industrial symbiosis projects. By employing the theory of Metabolic Analysis, the framework systematically assesses the synergistic potential of integrating novel bioprocesses, such as single-cell protein production, with Power-to-X (Pt-X) and carbon capture technologies. A case study application demonstrates the framework's capacity to uncover critical trade-offs in energy and waste streams, thereby providing a clear, data-driven foundation for creating circular manufacturing networks. Finally, the study underscores the necessity for continued development of the tool itself, specifically to create pathways for integrating its complex output data into subsequent techno-economic and life cycle assessments.