STRATEGIC FUNDS AND PROJECTS

Twenty per cent of all funding to Bio4Energy is set aside as Strategic Funds used to create synergies and explore and address new and important avenues of research.

Bio4Energy Strategic Projects:

• Concern high-quality research dedicated to the biorefinery field;

• Involve collaboration between research platforms and organisations;

• Are targeted at finding solutions to global problems and strengthening the development and competitiveness of Sweden and Swedish industry and;

• Support young Bio4Energy researchers in a critical phase of their academic career.

List of projects supported through Strategic Funds

B4E3-TM-4 Strategic Projects

Sustainable, bio-based and safe Na-ion batteries

The project aims to develop bio-based carbon materials for sodium-ion batteries using forest-derived resources.

From Forest Damage to Resource: Converting Resin-Rich Diseased Pine into Renewable Chemicals and Energy (RESET)

The project explores how resin-rich diseased pine can be converted into renewable chemicals, fuels and bio-based materials.

High temperature woody residue conversion in high CO₂ gas environments

The project investigates fuel conversion processes in CO₂-rich high-temperature environments for future thermochemical technologies.

Agent based modelling of the integrated value chains of biogenic CO₂, biochar and green methanol

The project will analyze how different actors and investment strategies can shape future value chains for biogenic CO₂, biochar and green methanol.

Unlocking the value of oat husk residues through catalytic biorefinery pathways

The project aims to convert oat husk residues into valuable bio-based chemicals and fuels through integrated biorefinery approaches.

Rising from the ashes – exploring seedling development utilizing L-arginine and P-rich ashes as fertilizers

The project develops a novel fertilizer material combining phosphorus-rich ash with L-arginine to support seedling growth and biomass production.

Development of a method for frost damage assessment using SilviScan images of increment cores and its genetic analysis in Norway spruce

The project aims to develop new methods for detecting frost damage in Norway spruce and investigate the genetic and climatic factors influencing frost tolerance.

Advanced bioremediation of heavy metals by Nordic microalgae using ashes and effluents from the forest industry

The project aims to develop a nature-based wastewater treatment method where Nordic microalgae remove heavy metals using nutrients from industrial ashes and effluents.