Working Groups
Biomass to Materials
This working group is coordinated by University of Helsinki and University of São Paulo. It focuses on developing new biomass based materials with processes that are as environmentally friendly as possible. Examples of these materials are so called bio-aluminium and bioplastics.
Read moreBiomass to Chemicals
Coordinated by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and UNICAMP university, they aim to convert biomass to chemicals emphasizing the process. Some initial ideas include hydrolyzing the lignin to desired products and utilizing CO2 along with ethylene for polymer production.
Read moreBiomass to Renewable Energy
Biomass to Renewable Energy working group focuses on several aspects of converting biomass to energy. Among these are second-generation biofuels and recycling biomass. The group is coordinated by Aalto and Federal University of Rio de Janeiro they aim to develop conversion technologies such as pelletization, pyrolysis, torrefaction, but also plant size optimization and process intensification.
Read moreBiomass to Education
This working group is coordinated by University of Oulu and Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte. They argue that exchange programs for students, professors and also lecturers is very important to gain experience from other universities and to meet people from different areas.
Read moreLatest News
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Scientists turn wood into biofuel at DTU Chemical Engineering's pilot plant (360 video)
Posted on 10/23/2017
Inauguration ceremony of LIA Energie et Environnement
Posted on 5/7/2017
Seminar of Renewable Energy - A Pathway to the Future (Rio, Oct. 2014)
Posted on 4/7/2015
About NOBRE
- Motivation
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- Biomass and renewable energy are relevant areas of research, education and business opportunities both in Finland and Brazil
- Advances in biomass utilization are currently depending on new joint ventures between universities, governmental agencies and private sector
- Several opportunities for win-win collaboration between Finnish and Brazilian institutions. Personal contacts are needed to build trustful scenarios.