Welcome to the course Biomass utilization and conversion!

Biomass has been used by mankind for energy conversion for thousands of years. Today, the global energy system is dominated by fossil-based fuels, pushing the planetary boundaries over its limits and resulting in climate change with a direct impact on millions of people worldwide. During this course, biomass resources and possible energy conversion pathways will be analyzed to understand the importance of biomass for today's energy use.

Course aim

The purpose of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge of biomass as a renewable energy source as well as different conversion technologies.

Course content

The course provides an overview of biomass resources and their availability and potential for energy conversion. Further, the course gives an overview of the state-of-the-art and future conversion technologies for biomass and related biofuels. System analysis tools are used to assess biomass-based conversion technologies in an industrial context.

Sustainable development goals addressed

Course syllabus

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