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September Start for Bio4Energy’s Training to Scale up Bio-based Innovations

Bio4Energy’s training on the scale up of bio-based innovations…
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In his PhD thesis, researcher Martin Plöhn lays out a scheme for wastewater treatment using microalgae. Photos by Anna Strom and Umea University photographers.

Microalgae that Thrive in Cold Climate Clean Wastewater, Give Biomass for Renewable Plastics

A research report—covering five years of investigations—shows…
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Carlos Martín Medina is new Bio4Energy coordinator for the Bio-based Industries' Consortium. Photo by ©AnnaStrom.©AnnaStrom

R&I on Bio Based in EU projects: ‘We Could Be More Proactive’

Bio4Energy’s new coordinator for member organisation Bio-based…
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Ulrika Rova, Luleå University of Technology, is new coordinator for Bio4Energy's membership in BioInnovation, Swedish funder. Photo by courtesy of Ulrika Rova.Bio4Energy

Seeing Possibilities: Meet Bio4Energy’s Coordinator for Swedish funder BioInnovation

Bio4Energy’s new coordinator for BioInnovation, Swedish funder…
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Senior lecturer and instrumentation expert Fredrik Forsberg, at Luleå University of Technology Geolab in 2022. Photo by courtesy of Fredrik Forsberg.

Bio4Energy Partner LTU Part of ‘Largest Investment in Material Science in Sweden’

A Swedish funder of research in the bio-based sector has announced…
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With our warm wishes for a Merry Christmas, as we prepare to exit the year of 2023. Photo by Dreamstime.Dreamstime

Season’s Greetings from Bio4Energy

As the season draws to a close, Bio4Energy wants to wish its…
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Bio4Energy Graduate School: New course starts in 2024. Photos by Francesco Gentili and ©AnnaStrom.©AnnaStrom

Bio4Energy Graduate School: Development of Biorefinery Innovations Up Next

Bio4Energy’s core curriculum is contained in the courses of…
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Bio4Energy Board Member Receives Prestigious Botany Prize

A member of the Board of Bio4Energy has won a prestigious prize…
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UPCOMING EVENTS

3D/4D X-ray Microtomography: Insight into materials critical for “green” transition

2024-05-21

This is a seminar in the SciLife Site series to highlight state-of-the-art infrastructure for bio-based research and development. For registration for onsite participation, including lunch, click here. Online attendance is available via Zoom conferencing system.

Safety Training: Ionising Radiation Research

2024-05-28

This training hosted by the Multi-purpose Adaptive X-ray Scattering Platform (MAXS) places the emphasis on safety in connection with doing research assisted by X-rays. The training is valid for 5 years and counts towards the radiation safety module in the user training course (1.5 ECTS) available at MAXS.

Hydrothermal Carbonisation of Sewage Sludge in Circular Economy Concept

2024-05-30

This is an onsite seminar at Bio4Energy’s host organisation Umea University, hosted by Bio4Energy Environment and Nutrient Recycling. All welcome.

IO ANTONOPOULOU, Bio4Energy Biopolymers and Biochemical Conversion

IO ANTONOPOULOU, Bio4Energy Biopolymers and Biochemical Conversion

Associate Senior Lecturer

Biochemical Process Engineering
Luleå University of Technology

“Bio4Energy has allowed me to develop new research lines within the field of energy and CO2 sequestration. In the Bio4Energy research environment, I had the opportunity to meet with excellent researchers for building new collaborations”.