Biomass Chemistry: From Fossil Resources to Renewable Energy
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Discover how to create a sustainable future by transitioning from fossil resources to biomass. This comprehensive course explores the fundamentals of biomass as a renewable energy source, covering essential topics from basic chemistry to practical applications. You'll learn about biomass production, biorefinery processes, and catalytic conversion techniques. The course delves into the production of biobased products, exploring how microorganisms and catalysts can be utilized effectively. You'll gain practical knowledge about crop production factors, biomass components, and efficient processing methods. This course is particularly valuable for professionals seeking to understand the chemical and technological concepts underlying the biobased value chain.
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What you'll learn
Understand the chemical and technological principles of biobased value chains
Master the factors influencing biobased crop production
Learn about biomass composition and biorefinery processing steps
Grasp microorganism utilization in biobased product creation
Explain catalysis applications in the biobased economy
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There are 5 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive understanding of transitioning from fossil resources to biomass-based solutions. It covers the fundamentals of biomass as a renewable resource, including production methods, processing techniques, and applications. Students learn about biorefinery processes, catalytic conversion, and the role of microorganisms in producing biobased products. The course emphasizes practical aspects of crop production, biomass component extraction, and efficient processing methods. Special attention is given to chemical and technological concepts underlying the biobased value chain, preparing students to contribute to sustainable industrial practices.
Introduction to Biobased Sciences
Module 1
Biomass Production
Module 2
Biorefinery
Module 3
Bioconversion
Module 4
Chemical Conversion
Module 5
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Economics and Policies for a Circular Bio-Economy, Business and Operations for a Circular Bio-Economy
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15 Courses
Leading Expert in Biobased Chemistry and Sustainable Production
Dr. Harry Bitter serves as Professor and Chair of Biobased Chemistry and Technology at Wageningen University & Research since 2013, where he leads research on sustainable production of chemicals from biomass and biomass-derived feedstocks. After completing his PhD in heterogeneous catalysis at Twente University in 1997, he spent 15 years at Utrecht University developing fundamental understanding of catalyst characteristics and activity. His research combines multiple disciplines including chemistry, catalysis, microbiology, separations and modeling to address biomass conversion challenges. As co-author of over 200 peer-reviewed publications with an h-index of 44 and nearly 7,000 citations, he has established himself as a prominent figure in sustainable chemical production. He currently chairs the Netherlands Institute for Research in Catalysis (NIOK) and serves on the board of the Royal Dutch Chemical Society. His group focuses on TIPTOP chemistry - Turning variable InPut into Tailored OutPut - addressing the challenges of converting variable biomass feedstocks into consistent chemical products. Beyond academia, he contributes to advancing the field through his roles in various research initiatives and his work integrating chemical approaches with computational methods to develop a circular biobased economy.
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Leading Expert in Microalgae Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering
Dr. Maria Barbosa serves as Professor in Bioprocess Engineering and Director of AlgaePARC at Wageningen University & Research, where she leads groundbreaking research in microalgal biotechnology. After completing her MSc in Food Engineering at the Catholic University of Porto and PhD in Bioprocess Engineering at Wageningen University in 2003, she has built an impressive career spanning positions at ETH Zurich and EMBO Germany. As Director of AlgaePARC and Research Manager of microalgae biotechnology, she oversees research programs bridging fundamental science with commercial applications. Her work has garnered significant attention, with her publications receiving over 13,000 citations, including highly influential papers in Science and other prestigious journals. She has successfully coordinated large European projects on microalgae applications, with total budgets exceeding 18M€. Her research focuses on microalgae cultivation, biorefinery, and the translation of fundamental research to applied settings. As former president of the Dutch Biotechnology Association (NBV) and a leading figure in the field, she continues to advance microalgal biotechnology through strain improvement, process development, and scale-up strategies. Her vision of developing sustainable production chains for food, feed, chemistry, and energy from microalgae has positioned her as a key innovator in the transition toward a sustainable bioeconomy.
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