Systems' Perspectives on Biomass Resources, of the Bio4Energy Graduate School on the Innovative Use of Biomass. Class of 2019. Photo by courtesy of Luleå University of Technology.

Course Start: Systems’ Perspectives on Biomass Resources

This is the systems analysis course of the Bio4Energy Graduate School on the Innovative Use of Biomass. The first week of course is on campus, at Luleå in northern Sweden.

Edition 2024: Apply via this post from late August

Profile image for PhD thesis, Techno-Economic Analyses of Energy and Phosphorus Recovery Focusing on Implementation Challenges. Illustration by courtesy of Elisabeth Wetterlund.

Thesis Defence: Techno-Economic Analyses of Energy and Phosphorus Recovery Focusing on Implementation Challenges

Full title of doctoral thesis: Sewage Sludge Treatment Scenarios — Techno-Economic Analyses of Energy and Phosphorus Recovery Focusing on Implementation Challenges

Felix Barbut and Ewa Mellerowicz prepare for thesis defence. Photo by courtesy of Ewa Mellerowicz.

Thesis Defence: Unraveling the role of xylan in the integrity of secondary cell walls

Full title of doctoral thesis: Unraveling the role of xylan in the integrity of secondary cell walls: Insights from Arabidopsis and aspen. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Plant cell wall research opens up new opportunities for bioengineering | Externwebben (slu.se)

Bio4Energy Researchers’ Meeting

Here is where the Bio4Energy researchers meet and greet. Expect research presentation and guest speaker/s from the sector.

Safety Training: Ionising Radiation Research

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.

Swedish Bioeconomy: Northern Sweden Perspective

Workshop discussions on the Swedish government’s Bioeconomy Strategy. Please note that this workshop has been postponed until 17 September.

Hydrothermal Carbonisation of Sewage Sludge in Circular Economy Concept

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

Senior lecturer and instrumentation expert Fredrik Forsberg, at Luleå University of Technology Geolab in 2022. Photo by courtesy of Fredrik Forsberg.

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

This is a seminar in the SciLife Site series to highlight state-of-the-art infrastructure for bio-based research and development. Onsite and online attendance are available. Please click the link to participate via the Zoom conferencing system. Background information can be found here.

Biorefinery Pilot Research, 2022 Edition. Here at LTU Green Fuels at Piteå, Sweden. Photo by Francesco Gentili.

Course Start Biorefinery Pilot Research, Bio4Energy Graduate School

Bio4Energy’s flagship training on location in industry that develops biorefinery production along the East coast of northern Sweden. Bio4Energy Graduate School on the Innovative Use of Biomass. The application is closed, officially. For enquiries about late registrations, contact Bio4Energy Communications.

New for April 2024: Course Brochure Biorefinery Pilot Research

Application Form

Participants who chose the second option will be contacted by e-mail
Bio4Energy Advisory Board and scientific researchers, meeting in May 2023 at the premises of Stockholm Exergy, Sweden. Photo used with permission.

Bio4Energy Advisory Board Meeting

On site event at RISE Bioeconomy Arena, Sweden’s new development park in northern Sweden.