The Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum (DBFZ) explores how the limited resources of biomass can be used with maximum sustainability and efficiency in our energy systems. To this end the insitute identifies, develops, supports, evaluates, and demonstrates the most promising fields of application of bioenergy. Thus, its work extends our knowledge about the opportunities and limitations of the energetic and physical use of renewable raw materials, and it permanently secures the leading role of German industry in this sector.