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Puu-23.6090 Advances in Biorefineries (8 ECTS)

ORGANISING UNIT

Biorefineries Research and Teaching Group, Department of Forest Products Technology, Aalto University School of Chemical Technology. This course will be organized together with BIOREGS doctoral school.

DATE AND PLACE

28. May - 1. June, 2012, Aalto University

LECTURER

Professor Herbert Sixta, Professor Adriaan van Heiningen, Dr. Tom Granström all from Biorefineries Research and Teaching Group, Department of Forest Products Technology, Aalto University School of Chemical Technology & visiting lecturers

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of the supply and chemical/physical characteristics of lignocellulosic biomass, as well as of the key techno-economic barriers and regulatory policies affecting commercial implementation of lignocellulosic biorefineries. An important focus is the chemistry and engineering aspects of different (pre)treatment processes, including those integrated into existing (kraft and sulfite) and organosolv pulping operations. Different biochemical and thermochemical conversion processes and their down-stream operations to produce liquid fuels, chemicals and biomaterials are reviewed.

COURSE LITERATURE

Will be distributed during the course

FURTHER INFORMATION

Prof. Herbert Sixta, tel. +358 50 384 1764, herbert.sixta(at)aalto.fi

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