• From seed to advanced fuels,
    chemicals and materials —
    biorefinery processes make it possible!

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Researchers Jonas Hedlund and Sofie Zätterqvist have won Luleå University of Technology's award Innovator of the Year 2022.LTU

Innovation Award for R&D on Biogas Separation Technology to Bio4Energy Researcher

A Bio4Energy research leader has been appointed Innovator…
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Naser Tavajohi shows a module for an artificial membrane, at one of his research laboratories at Umeå University, Sweden. Photo by Anna Strom ©2022.©AnnaStrom

Young Researcher Wins Prize for Development of Sustainable Artificial Membranes

He wants to make environmentally friendly, artificial membranes…
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Plant scientist Rosario García-Gil received a "medal" for her contribution to science and collaborations. Photo by courtesy of Rosario Garcìa-Gil.

Bio4Energy Researcher Awarded Medal for ‘Exceptional Contribution’

Bio4Energy researcher Rosario García-Gil has been awarded a…
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Scientist Edouard Pesquet and team have discovered a chemical "code" for the plant polymer lignin. Photos by courtesy of Edouard Pesquet and team.Stockholm University

Polymer Lignin May Be Modified for Drought Resistance in Plants

Bio4Energy Associated Member Edouard Pesquet, previously…
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RISE Research Institutes of Sweden inaugurate the expansion of it test-bed environments for biorefinery. Photo by Maria Fäldt.RISE

RISE to Invest SEK350 Million in Its Biorefinery Test Bed Environments

Bio4Energy partner RISE Research Institutes of Sweden have…
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Timber logs. Photo by Anna Strom ©2022.©AnnaStrom

IEA: Bioenergy Part of Sustainable Energy Mix

Bio4Energy highlights a September 2022 press release by the…
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At a lake in northern Sweden, in June. Photo by Anna Strom ©2022.©AnnaStrom

Summer Greetings from Bio4Energy

It is the time of the year when we allow ourselves to take a…
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Grass after a summer rain in northern Sweden. Photo by Anna Strom ©2022.©AnnaStrom

The 2021 Bio4Energy Annual Report Is Out

This is the release of the Bio4Energy Annual Report for 2021. It…
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Bioeconomy Parliment is recurring conference for the bio-based sector in Sweden, including policy makers. Press picture.Biofuel Region

Bioekonomiriksdagen 2023

Bioekonomi i Norr, ett aktörsnätverk i norra Sverige, bjuder…
Bio4Energy researchers and students assembled at Umeå, Sweden, 16 June; for their biannual Researchers' Meeting. Photos by Anna Strom ©2022.©AnnaStrom

Autumn 2022 Bio4Energy Researchers’ Meeting

This is an event for researchers in Bio4Energy. Attendance is…
10th Cellulose Workshop Logotype.Courtesy Cellulose Workshop

Workshop on Cellulose, Regenerated Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives

Bio4Energy invites you to register for the 10th Workshop on…
Pellets and leaves. Photo illustration by courtesy of Photo by courtesy of Ali Hedayati.Courtesy Ali Hedayati

Bio4Energy Thesis Defence

PhD student Ali Hedayati will defend his thesis Ash…
Photo by courtesy of Gustav Häggström.Courtesy Gustav Häggström

Bio4Energy Thesis Defence

PhD student Gustav Häggström will defend his…
SLU Campus Umeå 2022. Photo illustration by Fredrik Saarkoppel.Courtesy Fredrik Saarkoppel

Biennial Scandinavian Society of Forest Economics Meeting

SSFE 2022 calls for the submission of abstracts to, ssfe2022@slu.se. Deadlines Acceptance…
Anna Strom 2022

Bio4Energy Advisory Board Biannual Meeting

The theme for the day will be applications for biocarbon, metallurgic…
BIC 2022

BIC Matchmaking Event

Professor Carlos Martín Medina of Bio4Energy Biopolymers and…
Luleå University of Technology

Bio4Energy Thesis Defence

PhD student Mojtaba Nobandegani will defend his thesis Particle…

EXPLORE OUR RESEARCH PLATFORMS

Bio4Energy brings together seven research platforms covering the full bio-based value chain — from forest-based feedstocks to advanced conversion processes, materials, energy systems and collaboration with society and industry.

P1 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND BIOECONOMY (SysAnaBio)

P1 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND BIOECONOMY (SysAnaBio)

P1 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND BIOECONOMY (SysAnaBio)

P1 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND BIOECONOMY (SysAnaBio)

P1 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND BIOECONOMY (SysAnaBio)

P1 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND BIOECONOMY (SysAnaBio)

Strategic Projects

Twenty per cent of Bio4Energy’s funding is dedicated to Strategic Funds that support new collaborations, innovative ideas, and emerging research directions within the biorefinery field. These strategic projects bring together researchers across platforms and disciplines to address important societal and industrial challenges while strengthening the development of the Swedish bioeconomy. The initiative also plays an important role in supporting early-career researchers during key stages of their academic careers.

Installation of microcosms in Åkerberg pit lake, in northern Sweden. Photo by courtesy of Sarah Conrad.

Mixtures of wood ashes and algal biomass as novel bio-based fertilizer for sustainable forestry seedlings

Project leader: Sarah Conrad, sarah.conrad@ltu.se  Other…
Photo by Anna Strom ©2022.©AnnaStrom

Valorisation of biogenic carbon emissions for biotechnological production of green energy storage chemicals

Project leader: Io Antonopoulou, io.antonopoulou@ltu.se Other…
Photo by Anna Strom ©2022.©AnnaStrom

Paving the road for introducing renewable energy carriers in large industries

Project leader: Markus Broström, markus.brostrom@umu.se Other…
Photo by Anna Strom ©2022.©AnnaStrom

Improvement of LCA and economic methodology for upscaling biofuel and bio material production

Project leader: Dimitris Athanassiadis, dimitris.athanassiadis@slu.se Other…
Photo by Anna Strom ©2022.©AnnaStrom

Electrochemical pyrolysis of spruce needles

Project leader: Torbjörn A. Lestander, torbjorn.lestander@slu.se Other…
Photo by Anna Strom ©2022.©AnnaStrom

Preparing and assessing porous liquid for carbon dioxide separation

Project leader: Xiaoyan Ji, xiaoyan.ji@ltu.se Other participants:…
Photo by Anna Strom ©2022.©AnnaStrom

Waste2Plastic – Production of bioplastic from algal biomass generated from wastewater

Project leader: Christiane Funk, Christiane.Funk@umu.se Other…
Photo by AnnaStrom ©2022.©AnnaStrom

Development of energy-efficient processing technology of wood biomass into nanofibres and biocomposites through the use of fungal pre-treated substrates, accessing the sustainability goals

Project leader: Kristiina Oksman, kristiina.oksman@ltu.se Other…
Liang Yu, Leonidas Matsakas and Io Antonopoulou in a research laboratory at Luleå University of Technology. Photo by courtesy of Liang Yu.Courtesy Liang Yu

Efficient production of biomethane from wood by pressurised anaerobic digestion and upgrading by DDR zeolite membranes

Project leader: Liang Yu, liang.yu@ltu.se Other participants:…

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jamil Chowdhury, Bio4Energy Forest-based Feedstock

Jamil Chowdhury, Bio4Energy Forest-based Feedstock

Senior Research Engineer

Umeå Plant Science Centre
Umeå University

“Bio4Energy funding allowed for me as a postdoc to engage in a project of my own design, while also attracting external funding for my research on plant-microbe interactions. Bio4Energy thus made it possible to initiate and investigate the potential of new ideas.”