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# Supergen Bioenergy Hub

Biomass and bioenergy research

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

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## Pages

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- [Maximising sustainability trade-offs](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/maximising-sustainability-trade-offs/)
- [Biorefinery efficiency and scale-up](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/biorefinery-efficiency-and-scale-up/)
- [Biomass fractionation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/biomass-fractionation/)
- [Global indirect land use change (ILUC)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/global-indirect-land-use-change-iluc/)
- [rDME for off-grid energy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/rdme-for-off-grid-energy/)
- [Hydrogen-BECCUS](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/hydrogen-beccus/)
- [Biowaste electrolysis](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/biowaste-electrolysis/)
- [Hydrogen from biomass gasification](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/hydrogen-from-biomass-gasification/)
- [Digitalisation and AI for AD](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/digitalisation-and-ai-for-ad/)
- [Research](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/)
- [Share](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/share/)
- [Hub funding](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/about/hub-funding/)
- [Our partners](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/about/our-partners/)
- [Member Directory](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-directory/)
- [Contact](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/contact/)
- [Economic development programme](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/economic-development-programme/)
- [Common biomass sustainability framework](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/common-biomass-sustainability-framework/)
- [UKBioChem10](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/ukbiochem10/)
- [Project Management Group](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/about/core-management-group/)
- [About](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/about/)
- [Bio-derived sustainable aviation fuels](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/bio-derived-sustainable-aviation-fuels/)
- [Bio-based chemicals](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/bio-based-chemicals/)
- [Resource Centre](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/resource-centre/)
- [Member registration](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-registration/)
- [Development of biochar-based functional materials: Advancing a sustainable platform for carbon applications](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/flexible-funded-projects/development-of-biochar-based-functional-materials-advancing-a-sustainable-platform-for-carbon-applications/)
- [Exploring R&D, sustainability and scale-up opportunities of glycerol-to-X: G2X](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/flexible-funded-projects/exploring-rd-sustainability-and-scale-up-opportunities-of-glycerol-to-x-g2x/)
- [A machine learning surrogate model for the economic and environmental sustainability evaluation of bioplastics precursors](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/flexible-funded-projects/a-machine-learning-surrogate-model-for-the-economic-and-environmental-sustainability-evaluation-of-bioplastics-precursors/)
- [De-risking negative carbon biomass-based ammonia](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/flexible-funded-projects/de-risking-negative-carbon-biomass-based-ammonia/)
- [Developing biomass-derived functional textile polymers to replace ‘forever chemicals’](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/flexible-funded-projects/developing-biomass-derived-functional-textile-polymers-to-replace-forever-chemicals/)
- [Developing sustainable insulation oil for power transformers via pyrolysis of biomass feedstock](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/developing-sustainable-insulation-oil-for-power-transformers-via-pyrolysis-of-biomass-feedstock/)
- [Flexible funded projects](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/flexible-funded-projects/)
- [News, Views and Events](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news-views-and-events/)
- [Members](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/about/members/)
- [Stakeholder forums](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/about/stakeholder-forums/)
- [Member's area](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/members-area/)
- [A Graphic Introduction to Bioenergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/a-graphic-introduction-to-bioenergy/)
- [ECR Net Zero Conference 2024 virtual poster viewing](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/ecr-net-zero-conference-2024-virtual-poster-viewing/)
- [Global Bioenergy Stories®](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/global-bioenergy-stories/)
- [Resources from Supergen Bioenergy Hub launch event 2023](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/resources-from-supergen-bioenergy-hub-launch-event-2023/)
- [Resources](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/resources/)
- [Pre-treatment and Conversion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/pre-treatment-and-conversion/)
- [Vectors](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/vectors/)
- [Systems](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/systems/)
- [Scaling up feedstock production](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research/scaling-up-feedstock-production/)
- [UK Biomass Strategy context and comment](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/biomass-strategy/)
- [Explore Bioenergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/explore-bioenergy/)
- [Outputs](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/outputs/)
- [The Hub Team](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/about/hub-team/)
- [Cookies](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/cookies/)
- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/terms-and-conditions/)
- [Accessibility Statement](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/accessibility-statement/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/privacy-policy-2/)
- [Research and Outputs](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/research-and-outputs/)

## Authors

- [Isabella Butnar](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/isabella-butnar/)
- [Chai Siah Lee](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/chai-siah-lee/)
- [Helen Daly](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/helen-daly/)
- [Patricia Thornley](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/patricia-thornley/)
- [Iain Donninson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/iain-donninson/)
- [Jason Hallett](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jason-hallett/)
- [Tony Bridgewater](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/tony-bridgewater/)
- [Marcelle McManus](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/marcelle-mcmanus/)
- [Mirjam Röder](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/mirjam-roder/)
- [Katie Chong](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/katie-chong/)
- [Andrew Welfle](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/andrew-welfle/)
- [Rebecca Rowe](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/rebecca-rowe/)
- [Robert Holland](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/robert-holland/)
- [Dr Ruth Citrin](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/dr-ruth-citrin/)

## Members

- [Matthew Pearce](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/matthew-pearce/)
- [Hossein S Saraee](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/hossein-s-saraee/)
- [Olawole Kuti](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/olawole-kuti/)
- [Nafisa Fari](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/nafisa-fari/)
- [Camilla Thomson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/camilla-thomson/)
- [Ashley Chesney](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/ashley-chesney/)
- [Manosh Paul](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/manosh-paul/)
- [Richard Lord](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/richard-lord/)
- [Michael Short](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/michael-short/)
- [Paula Blanco Sanchez](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/paula-blanco-sanchez/)
- [Aldyon Azkarahman](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/aldyon-azkarahman/)
- [Chloe Langley](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/chloe-langley/)
- [Ruihua Luo](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/ruihua-luo/)
- [Phuthiphong Ouitrakoon](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/phuthiphong-ouitrakoon/)
- [Caio Zani](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/caio-zani/)
- [Catriona Heaton](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/catriona-heaton/)
- [Sadri Shadabi](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/sadri-shadabi/)
- [Phil Hobbs](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/phil-hobbs/)
- [Ibrahim Said](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/ibrahim-said/)
- [Jason Hallett](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/jason-hallett/)
- [Mohammad Alyassin](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/mohammad-alyassin/)
- [Jun Li](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/jun-li/)
- [Ruoyang Yuan](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/ruoyang-yuan/)
- [Spiridon Siouris](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/spiridon-siouris/)
- [Thomas Minter](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/thomas-minter/)
- [Pedro Nakasu](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/pedro-nakasu/)
- [Amir Badiee](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/amir-badiee/)
- [Karim Rabea](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/karim-rabea/)
- [Micah Soriano](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/micah-soriano/)
- [Nik Nor Aznizam Nik Norizam](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/nik-nor-aznizam-nik-norizam/)
- [Jamie Steinberg](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/jamie-steinberg/)
- [Mark Gronnow](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/mark-gronnow/)
- [Raman Vaidyanathan](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/raman-vaidyanathan/)
- [Muhammad Shahbaz](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/muhammad-shahbaz/)
- [Rebecca Addy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/rebecca-addy/)
- [Muhammad Naveed Arshad](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/muhammad-naveed-arshad/)
- [Heidi Teran Pradilla](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/heidi-teran-pradilla/)
- [Jenny Cooper](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/jenny-cooper/)
- [Ahmad Bazli Ramzi](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/ahmad-bazli-ramzi/)
- [Michael Burnett](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/michael-burnett/)
- [Swathi Mukundan](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/swathi-mukundan/)
- [Sarah Davidson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/sarah-davidson/)
- [An Huynh](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/an-huynh/)
- [Jiseon You](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/jiseon-you/)
- [Amit Roy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/amit-roy/)
- [Anita Shepherd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/anita-shepherd/)
- [Chenyu Du](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/chenyu-du/)
- [Kathryn Ralphs](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/kathryn-ralphs/)
- [Jiacheng Sun](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/jiacheng-sun/)
- [Syed Shams Yazdani](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/syed-shams-yazdani/)
- [Sina Fadaie](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/sina-fadaie/)
- [Jonathan Morris](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/jonathan-morris/)
- [Waheed Afzal](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/waheed-afzal/)
- [Nadine Juarez-Rendon](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/nadine-juarez-rendon/)
- [Sebastian Allan](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/sebastian-allan/)
- [Usman Ali](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/usman-ali/)
- [Peter Hurst](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/peter-hurst/)
- [Reihaneh Bashiri](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/reihaneh-bashiri/)
- [JAMES RUDMAN](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/james-rudman/)
- [Gizem Kisielevski](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/gizem-kisielevski/)
- [Armin Esmaeilzadeh](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/armin-esmaeilzadeh/)
- [Wenbin Zhang](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/wenbin-zhang/)
- [Ioanna Dimitriou](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/ioanna-dimitriou/)
- [Danyal Iqbal](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/danyal-iqbal/)
- [Marcelle McManus](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/marcelle-mcmanus/)
- [Neil Watkins](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/neil-watkins/)
- [Rob Ireson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/rob-ireson/)
- [Dan Taylor](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/dan-taylor/)
- [Robert Holland](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/robert-holland/)
- [Rohit Murali](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/rohit-murali/)
- [Ali Biglari](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/ali-biglari/)
- [Lewis MacDonald](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/lewis-macdonald/)
- [Joanna Bauldreay](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/joanna-bauldreay/)
- [Nikola Chalashkanov](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/nikola-chalashkanov-2/)
- [Jordan Walsh](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/jordan-walsh/)
- [Ogemdi Chinwendu Anika](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/ogemdi-chinwendu-anika/)
- [Jack Revill Hayward](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/jack-revill-hayward/)
- [Ehsan Baniasadi](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/ehsan-baniasadi/)
- [Orla Williams](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/orla-williams/)
- [Freya Horsfield](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/freya-horsfield/)
- [Daniel Wolstenholme](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/daniel-wolstenholme/)
- [Karen Finney](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/karen-finney/)
- [Benaissa Dekhici](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/benaissa-dekhici/)
- [Katie Chong](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/katie-chong/)
- [Ali Nawaz](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/ali-nawaz/)
- [Sophie Tudge](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/sophie-tudge/)
- [Karen Taylor](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/karen-taylor/)
- [Anh Phan](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/anh-phan/)
- [Alison Mohr](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/alison-mohr/)
- [Jen Vanderhoven](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/jen-vanderhoven/)
- [YUANTING QIAO](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/yuanting-qiao/)
- [Raymond Atughwe](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/raymond-atughwe/)
- [Fernando Russo Abegão](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/fernando-russo-abegao/)
- [ATHANASIOS RENTIZELAS](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/athanasios-rentizelas/)
- [Shivaprasad KV](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/shivaprasad-kv/)
- [James McGregor](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/james-mcgregor/)
- [Mary Hood](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/mary-hood/)
- [Iwona Gajda](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/iwona-gajda/)
- [Agnieszka Brandt-Talbot](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/agnieszka-brandt-talbot/)
- [Temitope Fagbuaro](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/temitope-fagbuaro/)
- [Adam Forsyth](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/adam-forsyth/)
- [Jonathan Wagner](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/jonathan-wagner/)
- [Souleymane Mbaye](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/souleymane-mbaye/)
- [Biji Shibulal](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/biji-shibulal/)
- [Puja Thiel](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/puja-thiel/)
- [Omid Gholami Banadkoki](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/omid-gholami-banadkoki/)
- [Dmitriy Kuvshinov](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/dmitriy-kuvshinov/)
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- [Michael Gargaro](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/michael-gargaro/)
- [Meredith Barr](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/meredith-barr/)
- [Sangeetha Piriya Ramasamy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/sangeetha-piriya-ramasamy/)
- [Parimala Shivaprasad](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/parimala-shivaprasad/)
- [Abhishek Baghela](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/abhishek-baghela/)
- [Mohammed Al Rashdi](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/mohammed-al-rashdi/)
- [Eleanor Borrill](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/eleanor-borrill/)
- [Michael Boyle](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/michael-boyle/)
- [Fatih Gulec](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/fatih-gulec/)
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- [Firdaus Parveen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/firdaus-parveen/)
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- [Katy McKenzie](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/katy-mckenzie/)
- [ADARSHA PRADHAN](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/adarsha-pradhan/)
- [Simon SHUKER](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/simon-shuker/)
- [Arslan Anwar](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/arslan-anwar/)
- [Jennet Rabo](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/jennet-rabo/)
- [Brian Walker](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/brian-walker/)
- [Afsanehsadat Larimi](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/afsanehsadat-larimi/)
- [Jon Husband](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/jon-husband/)
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- [Neil Thompson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/neil-thompson/)
- [Paul Tyler](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/paul-tyler/)
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- [Will Taylor](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/will-taylor/)
- [Paul Codd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/paul-codd/)
- [Christopher Williams](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/christopher-williams/)
- [Mark Constable](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/mark-constable/)
- [Khalifa Alshukaili](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/khalifa-alshukaili/)
- [Etini Etuk](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/etini-etuk/)
- [Joanne Perkins](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/joanne-perkins/)
- [Digitronix Test Digitronix Test](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/digitronix-test-digitronix-test/)
- [Yujie Mao](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/yujie-mao/)
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- [Akashdeep Dey](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/akashdeep-dey/)
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- [Mandave Singh](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/mandave-singh/)
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- [Silvia Tedesco](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/silvia-tedesco/)
- [Disni Gamaralalage](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/disni-gamaralalage/)
- [Louise Amor-Seabrooke](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/louise-amor-seabrooke/)
- [Ozge Eyice](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/ozge-eyice/)
- [Yin Chen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/yin-chen/)
- [Mike Colechin](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/mike-colechin/)
- [Max Cardenas-Fernandez](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/max-cardenas-fernandez/)
- [Mohammad Tavakolian](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/mohammad-tavakolian/)
- [Ahmed Hammad](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/ahmed-hammad/)
- [PETE METCALF](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/pete-metcalf/)
- [RITA HANSON-AKPAN](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/rita-hanson-akpan/)
- [Mohammad Dadashipour](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/mohammad-dadashipour/)
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- [Sanjeev Gajjela](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/sanjeev-gajjela/)
- [Sergio Roberto Blanco-Rosete](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/sergio-roberto-blanco-rosete/)
- [Takanori Furukawa](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/takanori-furukawa/)
- [Beesley Revol](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/beesley-revol-2/)
- [Iwona Gajda](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/iwona-gajda-2/)
- [Rebecca Fothergill](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/rebecca-fothergill/)
- [Nikola Chalashkanov](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/nikola-chalashkanov/)
- [Amir Badiee](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member/amir-badiee-2/)

## News, Views & Events

- [Lead the Supergen Bioenergy Hub SHARE Network for ECRs](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/lead-the-supergen-bioenergy-hub-share-network-for-ecrs/) - **Deadline extended to 16 July 2026** As the tenure of the current SHARE Committee has come to an end, we are looking for enthusiastic early career researchers to join the new committee and help shape the future of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub SHARE Network for early career researchers (ERCs). This is an excellent opportunity to
- [Flexible funding call: Enabling environment for sustainable bioenergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/flexible-funding-call-enabling-environment-for-sustainable-bioenergy/) - This call has now closed. The Supergen Bioenergy Hub has launched a new flexible funding call focused on developing an enabling environment for sustainable bioenergy. The successful scale‑up of sustainable bioenergy in the UK depends not only on technological advances but also on the clarity, consistency, and transparency of the policy and regulatory frameworks that
- [BECCS & BECCUS workshop brings together international experts to explore net-negative emission technologies](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/beccs-beccus-workshop-brings-together-international-experts-to-explore-net-negative-emission-technologies/) - On 12 May 2026, the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, in collaboration with IEA Bioenergy Task 33, hosted the BECCS & BECCUS for Net-Negative Emission Technologies Workshop at the University of Glasgow. The event brought together academic researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and international stakeholders to discuss the role of bioenergy with carbon capture, utilisation and storage (BECCS
- [Supergen researcher contributes to Earth2050 video on bioenergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-researcher-contributes-to-earth2050-video-on-bioenergy/) - Rob Holland from the University of Southampton, who leads our project on scaling up feedstock production, has contributed to the bioenergy video in the Earth 2050 series. The series, narrated by Stephen Fry, tells the story of 42 innovative climate solutions. Rob provided review and scripting advice to the video entitled 'Biomass Energy: Can Clean
- [ECR Researchers’ Day 2026: Science meets the imaginary museum](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/ecr-researchers-day-2026-science-meets-the-imaginary-museum/) - 13 May 2026, Debates Chamber, Glasgow University Union, University of Glasgow On Wednesday 13 May 2026, we held our annual ECR Researchers’ Day at the Debates Chamber, Glasgow University Union, an event organised entirely by the Hub's PDRAs and designed to move decisively beyond traditional conference formats. Special thanks to Fabian Ejim from Aston University
- [Research impact stories: Hydrogen from biomass gasification](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/research-impact-stories-hydrogen-from-biomass-gasification/) - Our project on gasification of biomass for negative emissions is led by Scott Banks with Fabian Ejim from Aston University. Here, Scott tells us a bit about what they're doing and the impact they hope to make. What are you doing and why? We are developing advanced gasification* technologies that convert sustainable biomass and waste
- [BiofuelAi wins £1m Manchester Prize](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biofuelai-wins-1m-manchester-prize/) - Emerging from Supergen Bioenergy Hub research and co-founded by our co-director Michael Short, the University of Surrey spinout company BiofuelAi has won the £1m Manchester Prize. The UK’s flagship award for artificial intelligence innovation recognises BiofuelAi’s technology, which enables biogas plants to make smarter operational decisions, increasing renewable energy production while reducing costs and carbon
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub at All-Energy 2026](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-at-all-energy-2026/) - We enjoyed a productive two days at All-Energy Exhibition and Conference 2026 in Glasgow on 13 and 14 May. Thank you to everyone who came and spoke to us on stand A59. It was fantastic to make so many new connections and have the opportunity to talk about our work and the opportunities to collaborate.
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub events in Glasgow in May](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-events-in-glasgow-in-may/) - Workshop: BECCS and BECCUS for net-negative emission technologies Tuesday 12 May, University of Glasgow This workshop, jointly organised by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and IEA (International Energy Agency) Bioenergy Task 33, will bring together academic researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers and other stakeholders to critically assess BECCS and BECCUS (bioenergy with carbon capture, utilisation and storage)
- [Workshop: BECCS and BECCUS for net-negative emission technologies](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/workshop-beccs-and-beccus-for-net-negative-emission-technologies/) - Tuesday 12 May 2026 Debates Chamber, Glasgow University Union, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, G12 8QQ, UK This workshop, jointly organised by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and IEA (International Energy Agency) Bioenergy Task 33, will bring together academic researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers and other stakeholders to critically assess BECCS and BECCUS (bioenergy with carbon capture,
- [Resources from Industry Forum on sustainable aviation fuel](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/resources-from-industry-forum-on-sustainable-aviation-fuel/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub Industry Forum met on Monday 13 April at the University of Sheffield to examine all aspects of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) value chain, including feedstock supply, fuel production, end usage, technology challenges and sustainability questions. The forum presented an opportunity to share technical information on challenges and opportunities in SAF
- [What role could biomass play in the rural heating crisis?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/what-role-could-biomass-play-in-the-rural-heating-crisis/) - The escalation in conflict in the Middle East has led to a significant rise in prices for heating fuels such as LPG and oil. This is a particular problem for homes and businesses in rural areas that are not connected to the gas grid. The Government has announced £50million in support for low-income families who heat
- [Industry Forum on Sustainable Aviation Fuel](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/industry-forum-on-sustainable-aviation-fuel/) - Monday 13 April, The Diamond, University of Sheffield The aim of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub Industry Forum is to connect with stakeholders outside academia and to use UK research knowledge and capability to support sustainable bioenergy deployment. It’s an opportunity to share technical information on challenges and opportunities in UK biomass and bioenergy with other commercial and
- [ECR Net Zero Conference 2026](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/ecr-net-zero-conference-2026/) - We are delighted to be supporting the ECR Net Zero Conference 2026 taking place on 9 - 10 March 2026 at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre. A new form is available to complete for registration here. For those who had registered using the previous EventBrite, this new form replaces your original pre‑registration, and your
- [Balancing potential and trade-offs: Reflections on biomass, net zero and partnership](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/balancing-potential-and-trade-offs-reflections-on-biomass-net-zero-and-partnership/) - Patricia Thornley was invited to attend the Science Summit in January 2026, hosted by the sustainability team at Drax in Yorkshire. The event was an opportunity for academics, PhD students and industrialists to discuss the science underpinning net zero and UK energy systems. Patricia shares her thoughts and reflections from taking part in the panel
- [Training and networking with our SHARE early career researchers in Aberystwyth](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/training-and-networking-with-our-share-early-career-researchers-in-aberystwyth/) - Our excellent SHARE Network Committee organised a very successful event in Aberystwyth on 29 and 30 March. The first day involved updates from SHARE and the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, policy engagement with the Welsh Government, a workshop on making successful job applications, a dinner and a very entertaining quiz. The second day kicked off with
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2025](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-annual-assembly-2025-registration-is-now-open/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2025 is taking place on 11 November 2025 at Conference Aston, Birmingham. Join us for a full-day event bringing together stakeholders from academia, industry and policy to explore the latest developments and strategic directions in UK and global biomass and bioenergy. If you have registered for a place, please
- [Transition of leadership and management for the Supergen Bioenergy Hub](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/transition-of-leadership-and-management-for-the-supergen-bioenergy-hub/) - Alan Beesley, Chair of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub Advisory Board The Supergen Bioenergy Hub announced in December that its Director and Principal Investigator Patricia Thornley will be taking up a new role as Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department for Transport from February 2026. Since then, the project’s co-investigators and central support team have been
- [Highlights and outputs from the Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2025](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/highlights-and-outputs-from-the-supergen-annual-assembly-2025/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2025 took place on 11 November 2025 at Conference Aston, Birmingham. Over 100 delegates from across academia, industry and policy came together for a full day of research updates, discussions and networking on a range of topics from across the biomass and bioenergy space. Presentations Thank you to all
- [The pathway from seasonal waste to sustainable aviation fuel](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/the-pathway-from-seasonal-waste-to-sustainable-aviation-fuel/) - An overview from Rory Hannah, Krishnikha Ananthakrishnan and Eleanor Borrill from the University of Sheffield Christmas Day is all about celebrating and indulging, but the increased consumption also drives a substantial and highly concentrated rise in household waste. In the UK, government guidance notes that waste generation can increase by around 30% at this time
- [New study explores the potential for biomass as a long-duration energy store](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-study-explores-the-potential-for-biomass-as-a-long-duration-energy-store/) - A new report from Cultivate Innovation, the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) and the Supergen Bioenergy Hub has explored how biomass could play a significant role in providing long-duration energy storage – helping the UK to balance renewable generation, strengthen energy security and continue progress towards net zero. The study, The Potential Role for Biomass
- [Relationship with BioMass Canada strengthened through reciprocal visits](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/relationship-with-biomass-canada-strengthened-through-reciprocal-visits/) - In November, we strengthened our relationship with BioMass Canada and BioFuelNet Canada through reciprocal visits. We were delighted that Don Smith was able to join our Annual Assembly on 11 November and present a research seminar at the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute at Aston University the following day. At the end of the month,
- [Survey to support delivery of Supergen Bioenergy Hub stakeholder forums](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/survey-to-support-delivery-of-supergen-bioenergy-hub-stakeholder-forums-2/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub aims to use UK research knowledge and capability to support sustainable biomass and bioenergy deployment. A key way to do this is through our stakeholder forums, and we need your help to understand how best to run our Industry Forum and Professional Forum. We would be very grateful if you could
- [Webinar - Towards a biomass sustainability framework: Trees, crops and carbon](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/webinar-towards-a-biomass-sustainability-framework-trees-crops-and-carbon/) - Tuesday 27 January 2026, 12-1pm UK Government recently opened a public consultation that seeks views on the development of a common biomass sustainability framework. As part of our response to the consultation, we are running two webinars to make widely available some of the research around biomass sustainability, and to highlight some of the practical
- [Webinar - Towards a biomass sustainability framework: Feedstocks and products](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/webinar-towards-a-biomass-sustainability-framework-feedstocks-and-products/) - Tuesday 20 January 2026, 12-1pm UK Government recently opened a public consultation that seeks views on the development of a common biomass sustainability framework. As part of our response to the consultation, we are running two webinars to make widely available some of the research around biomass sustainability, and to highlight some of the practical issues involved.
- [Survey to support delivery of Supergen Bioenergy Hub stakeholder forums](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/survey-to-support-delivery-of-supergen-bioenergy-hub-stakeholder-forums/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub aims to use UK research knowledge and capability to support sustainable biomass and bioenergy deployment. A key way to do this is through our stakeholder forums, and we need your help to understand how best to run our Industry Forum and Professional Forum. We would be very grateful if you could
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub research helps shape UK government’s draft biomass sustainability framework](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-research-helps-shape-uk-governments-draft-biomass-sustainability-framework/) - The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched a national consultation on a draft framework about the sustainable use of resources from biomass. Find out more and respond to the consultation here. To underpin the draft framework, DESNZ has used long-standing research from the Supergen Bioenergy Hub. Our 2020 report on harmonising
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Director Patricia Thornley appointed as new Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department for Transport](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-director-patricia-thornley-appointed-as-new-chief-scientific-adviser-for-the-department-for-transport/) - We are delighted to announce that our Director Patricia Thornley has been appointed as the new Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department for Transport (DfT). Building on her extensive policy engagement experience as Hub Director, this new role will be central to ensuring that excellent science advice sits at the heart of decision-making in UK
- [Webinar exploring the potential role for biomass as a long-duration store of energy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/webinar-exploring-the-potential-role-for-biomass-as-a-long-duration-store-of-energy/) - 26 November 2025, 13.00-14.00, online Mike Colechin and Keelan Colechin from Cultivate Innovation have produced a report on behalf of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC), exploring the potential for biomass to act as a flexible, low-carbon store of energy within the UK energy system. This webinar will take a
- [Rice Straw Bioenergy Hub launch event receives high-level endorsement](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/rice-straw-bioenergy-hub-launch-event-receives-high-level-endorsement/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub and Aston University team led by Mijam Roeder, were delighted to join industrial partner Straw Innovations in the Philippines on 7 - 8 October and project partners the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and Koolmill Systems Limited, to showcase the achievements of the Rice
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Business Interaction Voucher Scheme](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/launch-of-the-supergen-bioenergy-hub-business-interaction-voucher-scheme/) - We are now inviting applications for Business Interaction Vouchers (BIVs), a new funding stream to provide opportunities for academics and industrialists or non-academics to work together on short-term projects that aim to build new partnerships, accelerate research impact, and strengthen engagement between academia and industry in the UK bioenergy sector. The objective of the call
- [New report: The potential role for biomass as a long-duration store of energy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-report-the-potential-role-for-biomass-as-a-long-duration-store-of-energy/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub together with the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) have commissioned Mike Colechin and Keelan Colechin from Cultivate Innovation to produce a scoping study exploring the potential for biomass to act as a flexible, low-carbon store of energy within the UK energy system. The executive summary is available to download below. The
- [Patricia Thornley interviewed by Chemistry World magazine](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/patricia-thornley-interviewed-by-chemistry-world-magazine/) - Our Director, Patricia Thornley, was interviewed by Chemistry World magazine for a piece examining the collapse of UK biofuels production in the face of cheap imports.
- [New report: The UK’s plan for carbon capture and storage in the UK](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-report-the-uks-plan-for-carbon-capture-and-storage-in-the-uk/) - As part of his Master of Engineering degree at the University of Sheffield, supervised by Ruoyang Yuan, James Crosland completed an investigation into carbon capture and the UK’s route to net zero industrial emissions. Research has been carried out into the motivation, state of the art, and plan for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in
- [Global Feedstock Assessment for SAF Production: Outlook to 2050](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/global-feedstock-assessment-for-saf-production-outlook-to-2050/) - Supergen Bioenergy Hub contributes to new report investigating feedstock availability for sustainable aviation fuel Supergen partners Worley Consulting have produced a report for the International Air Transport Association (IATA) assessing global feedstock availability for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. Supergen researchers Jalil Yesufu and Patricia Thornley from Aston University contributed to the report, providing a
- [This green and pleasant land(use framework)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/this-green-and-pleasant-landuse-framework/) - This autumn, the Supergen Bioenergy Hub is launching a series of blog posts to explore issues around bioenergy and the bioeconomy. These posts will sometimes talk about the work the Hub is doing, be linked to activities such as government consultations and reports, or highlight other news relating to the bioeconomy. Some might be factual,
- [Empowering rice farming communities in the Philippines – Rice Straw Bioenergy Hub Grand Launch event](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/empowering-rice-farming-communities-in-the-philippines-rice-straw-bioenergy-hub-grand-launch-event/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub is proud to be a part of the Grand Launch of the Rice Straw Bioenergy Hub (RSBH), ‘Empowering Rice Farming through Straw Innovations’ taking place on 7 October 2025 at the Straw Innovations Ltd. site in Laguna, Philippines. The RSBH project is an international collaboration led by Straw Innovations, a long-term
- [Keynote speaker for Annual Assembly 2025 - Dr Paul Golby, NESO](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/keynote-speaker-for-annual-assembly-2025-dr-paul-golby-neso/) - We are delighted to announce that Dr Paul Golby CBE FREng, Chair of the Board at the National Energy System Operator (NESO), will give the keynote speech at our Annual Assembly on the topic of Clean Power 2030 and beyond - the contribution of biofuels. Paul is currently Chair of the National Energy System Operator
- [New Committee to guide SHARE Network from 2025](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-committee-to-guide-supergen-share-network-from-2025/) - We are pleased to announce that a new team has been appointed to lead the SHARE Network for early career researchers for the next year. The new Committee brings a diverse range of experience and fresh perspectives to help shape the future direction of the SHARE Network. We would like to thank the old Committee members - Akshay
- [Global voices, local impact: Supergen and Aston University join global experts in sustainable bioenergy dialogue](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/global-voices-local-impact-supergen-and-aston-university-join-global-experts-in-sustainable-bioenergy-dialogue/) - Supergen’s Mirjam Röder, together with Dan Abudu and Marion Engole from the Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) proudly represented Aston University at Global Bioenergy Partnership Week in Kampala, Uganda last week. The week long event hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development of the Government of Uganda and organised by the Food
- [Director appointed to the new Science and Technology Advisory Council](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/director-appointed-to-the-new-science-and-technology-advisory-council/) - Our Director Patricia Thornley is part of the new team of scientific leaders appointed to the new Science and Technology Advisory Council announced today by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The council has been set up to provide robust, scientific, evidence-based information to support key decisions to reach clean power by 2030.
- [Energising Futures: Bioenergy careers and collaboration](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/energising-futures-bioenergy-careers-and-collaboration-2/) - Our joint event ‘Energising Futures: Bioenergy careers and collaboration’ organised with Future Biogas took place on 18 June at Moor Bioenergy, the UK’s first unsubsidised biomethane facility. This unique event brought together the next generation of researchers from across the bioenergy space to hear from industry colleagues about the skills needed to make the transition
- [Supergen research showcased on the international stage at European Biomass Conference and Exhibition](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-research-showcased-on-the-international-stage-at-european-biomass-conference-and-exhibition/) - In early June, the Supergen Bioenergy Hub was represented by three researchers at the world’s largest biomass conference, the European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (EUBCE), with more that 1200 participants from over 50 countries in attendance. • Dr Jun Li (University of Strathclyde, Hub Co-Investigator) presented Hub work on the production of hydrogen from biomass
- [Highlights from workshop on advancing low-emission hydrogen production](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/highlights-from-workshop-on-advancing-low-emission-hydrogen-production/) - On 10 June, we hosted a successful Energy Research Accelerator (ERA)-funded workshop titled 'Advancing Low-Emission Hydrogen Production through Biomass Gasification' at the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI), Aston University. Organised by Dr Fabian Ejim and Dr Scott Banks, the event brought together academics, ECRs, industry professionals and policymakers to explore the future of sustainable
- [Fuelling young minds for a sustainable tomorrow](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/fuelling-young-minds-for-a-sustainable-tomorrow/) - By Czaneil Gomez, researcher and member of the Supergen SHARE network at Aston University - winner of the GBEP 2024 Youth Award I was inspired to create this comic piece from my experience of attending the GBEP-YUNGA (Global Bioenergy Partnership - Youth and United Nations Global Alliance) event organised by the United Nation’s Food and
- [Researchers' Impact Day 2025: Review](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/researchers-impact-day-2025-review/) - This year's Supergen Bioenergy Hub Researchers' Impact Day took place in Southampton on Tuesday 13 May, bringing together our co-investigators, funded project leads and early career researchers to work on defining a clear pathway from project to impact. The day was facilitated by led by Dr Jo North at The Big Bang Partnership, who kicked
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub exhibit at CHEM UK 2025](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-co-host-exhibition-at-chemuk-2025/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub team were delighted to co-host an exhibition stand with colleagues from the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute, Aston University at CHEMUK 2025 in Birmingham on 21 - 22 May 2025. CHEMUK is the UK’s largest annual chemical, laboratory and process industries supply chain expo and we were proud to be part
- [Energising Futures: Bioenergy careers and collaboration](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/energising-futures-bioenergy-careers-and-collaboration/) - A joint event from Supergen Bioenergy Hub and Future Biogas Wednesday 18 June, 10am-4.45pm Moor Bioenergy facility, Grantham, 18 June 2025 Register here. The Energising Futures event, organised jointly by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and Future Biogas will take place at Moor Bioenergy, the UK’s first unsubsidised biomethane facility, near Grantham. This unique event brings
- [Michael Short appointed as new Supergen Bioenergy Hub Director for Diffusion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/michael-short-appointed-as-new-supergen-bioenergy-hub-director-for-diffusion/) - We are delighted to announce that Michael Short from the University of Surrey has been appointed as our new Director for Diffusion. Michael will be responsible for co-ordinating our six cross-cutting projects, supporting project leads to extract the underpinning knowledge that will unlock bioenergy implementation bottlenecks and enable progress across the sector. Michael will use
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub response to UK Government consultation on land use framework](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-response-to-uk-government-consultation-on-land-use-framework/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub has published a response to the UK Government’s consultation on a land use framework for England. Download our full response below: Supergen Bioenergy Hub response to land use framework consultation The material in this document is based on compiled responses of key contributing authors from across the Hub network. All enquiries
- [International Scientific Fellows hosted at Aston University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/international-scientific-fellows-hosted-at-aston-university/) - Supergen Bioenergy Hub Co-I Mirjam Roeder and Abed Alaswad are delighted to host three British Council International Scientific Partnership Fund Fellows from the Philippines at the Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University for the next 12 months. The fellowships illustrate the ongoing collaboration between the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, EBRI and the Philippines,
- [Extraordinary flexible funding awarded to Parimala Shivaprasad, University of Nottingham](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/extraordinary-flexible-funding-awarded-to-parimala-shivaprasad-university-of-nottingham/) - We are delighted to announce Parimala Shivaprasad from the University of Nottingham as the recipient of our extraordinary flexible funding award. The funding call was launched to provide a specific capability and activity within the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, focused on an identified gap around bio-based chemicals and materials. Parimala will join the core project team,
- [SHAREscape 2025: Leeds Review](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/sharescape-2025-leeds-review/) - The first SHARE event of 2025 was held on 3 and 4 February in Leeds. SHAREscape 2025 was a successful and informative event for our early career research network. The first day was kicked off with fantastic opportunities for the delegates to visit either the Drax power station at Selby or the Enfinium waste to
- [HI-ACT and Supergen Bioenergy Hub gas network transition scoping workshop summary statement](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/hi-act-and-supergen-bioenergy-hub-gas-network-transition-scoping-workshop-summary-statement/) - In September 2024, HI-ACT and the Supergen Bioenergy Hub held a joint workshop to discuss common areas of interest around the transition of the natural gas network. The results of these discussions are in the following summary statement. HI-ACT and Supergen Bioenergy Hub gas network transition scoping workshop summary statement
- [Supegen Bioenergy Hub Flexible Funded Projects Announced!](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supegen-bioenergy-hub-flexible-funding-projects-announced/) - We are delighted to announce six projects have been successfully funded from the first round of Supergen Bioenergy Hub flexible funding on biomass to bio-based products. As the demand for sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil-based chemicals and materials grows, the need for renewable carbon sources like biomass has become increasingly important. Biomass can be transformed
- [Winner of the 'Reframing the role of biomass in the UK and beyond' video competition](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/winner-of-the-reframing-biomass-in-the-uk-and-beyond-video-competition/) - We are delighted to announce Czaneil Gomez as the winner of our ‘Reframing the role of biomass in the UK and beyond’ video competition. Watch the winning video below as Czaneil shares her global bioenergy story of how rice straw can be turned into solutions to protect the environment, empower communities and boost livelihoods. Czaneil's
- [Resources available from webinar on advancing a sustainable bioeconomy through industry and academia partnerships in Canada and the UK](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/resources-available-from-webinar-on-advancing-a-sustainable-bioeconomy-through-industry-and-academia-partnerships-in-canada-and-the-uk/) - The webinar 'Advancing a sustainable bioeconomy through innovative research: Industry and academia partnerships in Canada and the UK' took place on 21 January, organised jointly by the Biomass Canada Cluster and the Supergen Bioenergy Hub. The webinar gave us the opportunity to share insights and facilitate discussions on fostering collaboration between industry, government and academia
- [February-March 2024 newsletter](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/february-march-2024-newsletter/) - Latest news, views and events from the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and partners
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- [November 2024 newsletter](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/november-2024-newsletter/) - Latest news, views and events from the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and partners
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- [June 2024 newsletter](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/june-2024-newsletter/) - Latest news, views and events from the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and partners
- [SHAREscape 2025: Site visits and impact forum](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/sharescape-2025-site-visits-and-impact-forum/) - 3-4 February 2025, University of Leeds Join the first SHARE* event of the year on 3 and 4 February at the University of Leeds, and choose between a site visit to the Drax power station at Selby or the Enfinium waste to power plant at Ferrybridge. SHARE is the early career researcher network for the
- [Advancing a sustainable bioeconomy through innovative research: Industry and academia partnerships in Canada and the UK](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/advancing-a-sustainable-bioeconomy-through-innovative-research-industry-and-academia-partnerships-in-canada-and-the-uk/) - 21 January, 4pm GMT Join us for the last webinar in our joint series with the BioMass Canada cluster, with a focus on industry-academia partnerships. Hear from the hub directors on research priorities, understand the funding landscape from the experts, and get insights from industry representatives on what they're looking for in academic partnerships. If
- [2024 in review](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/2024-in-review/) - As we near the end of 2024, we’d like to reflect on some of what we’ve achieved this year. From our Researchers’ Day in Glasgow to our Annual Assembly in Sheffield, we’ve established and developed our relationships with key stakeholders. We’ve been excited to deliver a number of events with fellow networks and clusters, including
- [UK-Canada early career researcher development webinars](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/uk-canada-early-career-researcher-development-webinars/) - December saw us deliver a two-part webinar series hosted jointly with the Canadian research cluster BioMass Canada, focused on the development of our early career researchers (ECRs). Part 1: Research symposium The first webinar on 4 December was a research symposium where ECRs from the Supergen and BioMass Canada networks delivered flash presentations on their
- [Speakers announced for joint research symposium with BioMass Canada, 4 December 2024](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/speakers-announced-for-joint-research-symposium-with-biomass-canada-4-december-2024/) - On Wednesday 4 December, 4-6pm, we are holding a joint research symposium with BioMass Canada. Register for the webinar here and find out more about the speakers below. Theme 1: Biomass production, sourcing, and availability Jalil Yesufu, Aston University: Land use and biomass potential in Europe Jalil Yesufu Czaneil Gomez and Thea Baltazar: Unlocking renewable
- [Accelerating the sustainable bioeconomy through research and innovation: Partnerships between industry and academia in Canada and the UK](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/accelerating-the-sustainable-bioeconomy-through-research-and-innovation-partnerships-between-industry-and-academia-in-canada-and-the-uk/) - Tuesday 21 January 2025, 11am EST / 4pm GMT, online Following the two-part webinar series focused on early career researchers, the next webinar in our joint series with BioMass Canada will explore how collaborations between academia and industry can advance sustainability in the bioeconomy sector. Register here.
- [Launch of extraordinary flexible funding call on bio-based chemicals and materials](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/launch-of-extraordinary-flexible-funding-call-on-bio-based-chemicals-and-materials/) - *This Call is now closed* We have launched an extraordinary flexible funding call to provide a specific capability and activity within the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, focused on an identified gap around bio-based chemicals and materials. For more information and to apply, download the call document below. Extraordinary Flexible Funding Call_November 2024 Application deadline: Sunday 8
- [Video competition: Re-framing the role of biomass in the UK and beyond](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/video-competition-re-framing-the-role-of-biomass-in-the-uk-and-beyond/) - Deadline extended to 16 December 2024 Following the public engagement-focused sessions at our Annual Assembly and the presentation on public perceptions of biomass and bioenergy, we’re launching a video competition asking you to re-frame the role of biomass in the UK and around the world. We’re looking for videos of up to one minute where
- [Recipients of funding from flexible funding call 1: Biomass to bio-based products](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/recipients-of-funding-from-flexible-funding-call-1-biomass-to-bio-based-products/) - In May 2024, we launched a flexible funding call of up to £50,000 for projects focused on using sustainable biomass to produce chemicals and materials. Congratulations to the following successful investigators and projects. Amiri Amirpiran, Aston University: De-risking Negative Carbon Biomass-based Ammonia: Digitalisation for Innovative Catalysis (DenCAM) Ioanna Dimitriou, University of Nottingham: A machine learning
- [Next-Gen Talent in Biomass and Bioenergy: Insights from Canada and the UK](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/next-gen-talent-in-biomass-and-bioenergy-insights-from-canada-and-the-uk/) - A two-part webinar series presented jointly by BioMass Canada Cluster and Supergen Bioenergy Hub Part 1: Wednesday 4 December, 4-6pm GMT, online Part 2: Wednesday 11 December, 4-6pm GMT, online Biomass and bioenergy play a critical role in advancing sustainable energy solutions for both Canada and the UK, with an emphasis on fostering innovation and
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub response to consultation on Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-response-to-consultation-on-invest-2035-the-uks-modern-industrial-strategy/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub has published a response to the UK government's consultation on Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy. The government’s industrial strategy proposes a vision for the UK business landscape, one that seeks to place private business, entrepreneurship and innovation at its heart. To drive the UK government’s growth mission, the strategy
- [Bio-Digest: Determining the Benefits of Biomass: Who Wins, and Who Loses?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bio-digest-determining-the-benefits-of-biomass-who-wins-and-who-loses/) - The Bio-Digests brings you the latest in biomass and bioenergy research, presented in easy-to-digest summaries, to keep you informed about the rapidly evolving bioenergy landscape. Determining the Benefits of Biomass: Who Wins, and Who Loses? Dan Taylor (Aston University), Joanna Sparks (Aston University), Katie Chong (Aston University), Mirjam Röder (Aston University) Biomass has a unique
- [Collaboration and impact at Annual Assembly 2024](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/collaboration-and-impact-at-annual-assembly-2024/) - We held our Annual Assembly on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November at Kenwood Hall Hotel in Sheffield, with a focus on collaborating for impact. Over the two days, we had a variety of interactive workshops and research presentations, as well as site visits, public engagement training and a meeting of our Industry Forum. Presentation
- [Launch of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub member directory](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/launch-of-the-supergen-bioenergy-hub-member-directory/) - Designed to support those working in bioenergy, biomass, and bio-based chemicals and materials, as well as professionals with a related interest, the member directory enables you to find and connect with individuals and organisations in the sector. Why join? By becoming a member, you gain: Access to a specialised contact database to connect with experts Designed to support those working in bioenergy, biomass, and bio-based chemicals and materials, as well as professionals with a related interest, the member directory enables you to find and connect with individuals and organisations in the sector.
- [Annual Assembly 2024: Delivering impact through collaboration](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/annual-assembly-2024-delivering-impact-through-collaboration/) - 5-6 November 2024, Kenwood Hall Hotel, Sheffield Join the Supergen Bioenergy Hub for our Annual Assembly on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November in Sheffield. Within the beautiful setting of the Kenwood Hall Hotel, we’ll be running two days of interactive workshops, research presentations and panel discussions, as well as site visits, public engagement training
- [Industry Forum: Putting the ‘U’ back into Biomass to Energy with Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (BECCUS)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/industry-forum-putting-the-u-back-into-biomass-to-energy-with-carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage-beccus/) - Wednesday 6 November, 1.30pm (lunchtime on day 2 of Annual Assembly), Sheffield Our first Industry Forum will focus on one of the current challenges around industrial emissions, taking a deep dive into bioenergy with carbon capture and utilisation and storage (BECCUS) and looking at the different forms of utilisation of CO2 being explored across industry
- [Keynote speakers announced for Supergen Annual Assembly 2024](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/keynote-speakers-announced-for-supergen-annual-assembly-2024/) - We are delighted to announce our two keynote speakers joining us at this year’s Annual Assembly during the showcase day on 6 November. Andy Cornell Andy Cornell is the Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Biofuel Solutions Ltd (ABSL). Andy will be presenting on experiences from Swindon oxy-steam gasification plant. Andy has worked for advanced biofuels
- [Policy Forum meets with a focus on lifecycle assessment (LCA)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/policy-forum-meets-with-a-focus-on-lifecycle-assessment-lca/) - The first meeting of the new Supergen Bioenergy Hub Policy Forum for UK government representatives took place in London on 10 September. The forum connects policy stakeholders from different government departments together with academics to explore a topic of cross-cutting interest. The focus of this meeting was lifecycle assessment (LCA) for biomass systems and we
- [Online workshop: Managing your next steps as an early career researcher](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/online-workshop-managing-your-next-steps-as-an-early-career-researcher/) - 8 October 2024, online With invited speakers and opportunities to engage in group activites, this online workshop is designed to better equip early career researchers to take your next career steps. This online workshop organised by the SHARE Network (the Supergen Bioenergy Hub’s network for early career researchers) is focused on the next steps you
- [Building a Sustainable European Biofuel Industry Conference](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/building-a-sustainable-european-biofuel-industry-conference/) - 4-6 November 2019, Gothenburg, Sweden Registration is now open for ‘Building a Sustainable European Biofuel Industry’, a joint conference organised by Supergen Bioenergy Hub (UK), Bio4Fuels (Norway) and Renewable Transportation and Fuels (Sweden), taking place from 4 to 6 November in Gothenburg, Sweden. The conference programme includes: Early career researcher forum Site visit to Volvo Trucks Introductions to the research hubs Plenary
- [Bio Digest: The progress of waste management in achieving UK's net-zero goal](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bio-digest-the-progress-of-waste-management-in-achieving-uks-net-zero-goal/) - The Bio-Digests brings you the latest in biomass and bioenergy research, presented in easy-to-digest summaries, to keep you informed about the rapidly evolving bioenergy landscape. The progress of waste management in achieving UK's net-zero goal. Zeinab Zandieh (Aston University) Patricia Thornley (Aston University), Katie Chong, (Aston University) The UK's strategy to reach net-zero greenhouse gas
- [Lifecycle assessment training course open for applications](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-joint-lifecycle-assessment-training-course-open-for-applications/) - An introduction to lifecycle assessment (LCA) methodology 26–27 November 2024, The Guildhall, St Martins Courtyard, Coney St, York YO1 9QL The Supergen Bioenergy Hub together with BBNet, HVB, EBNet are delighted to announce that expressions of interest are now being accepted for an introduction to lifecycle assessment (LCA) methodology course. LCA is a rapidly evolving
- [Save the date: Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 5 - 6 November 2024](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/save-the-date-supergen-bioenergy-hub-annual-assembly-5-6-november-2024/) - We invite the whole biomass and bioenergy community to join us at Kenwood Hall Hotel in Sheffield on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November for two days focused on delivering impact through our work. Day 1 will feature a site visit and public engagement training sessions. Day 2 will be our showcase day, featuring the
- [Launch of report exploring the role of biomass in defossilising the chemicals sector](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/launch-of-report-exploring-the-role-of-biomass-in-defossilising-the-chemicals-sector/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub together with the Biomass Biorefinery Network (BBNet) have published a new report exploring the role for biomass in displacing petrochemicals and their associated emissions. Carbon for Chemicals: How can biomass contribute to the defossilisation of the chemicals sector? was authored by our Biomass Policy Fellow, Joanna Sparks, with contributions from many
- [Report launch webinar: Carbon for chemicals and the role of biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/online-webinar-launch-carbon-for-chemicals-and-the-role-of-biomass/) - We are delighted to be hosting a joint webinar with the Biomass Biorefinery Network (BBNet) on 7 August from 11am-12pm to launch a new report on the role of biomass in decarbonising the chemicals sector. Register your place via Eventbrite. Joined by experts who contributed to the report, Policy Fellow Joanna Sparks will host a
- [REA Future Game Changers Award Winner 2024](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/rea-future-game-changers-award-winner-2024/) - Congratulations to Rohit Murali from the University of Surrey, winner of this year’s REA Future Game Changers Award 2024. Rohit’s research on anaerobic digestion and unlocking the power of microbial synergies was voted the winner by attendees at The British Renewable Energy Awards organised by the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA). (Outgoing)
- [Hub researchers and industry partners share their Biomass and Bioenergy wishlists for the next UK Government](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/leading-hub-researchers-and-industry-partners-share-their-biomass-and-bioenergy-wishlists-for-the-next-uk-government/) - With the UK General Election approaching on 4 July, we asked some of our leading researchers and industry partners what their wishlist would be for the next UK Government. Read all the Biomass and Bioenergy wishlists here: Alan Beesley, Chair of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub Advisory Board and Commercial Director of ALPS Ecoscience Ltd Patricia
- [Leading the way in global sustainability bioenergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/leading-the-way-in-global-sustainability-bioenergy/) - Over the past two weeks, the Hub team and early career researchers from the Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University have been highlighting their contributions to global sustainability bioenergy research at two major international conferences across Europe. They have received prestigious awards and shared their latest innovative research with a diverse audience
- [Biomass and Bioenergy wishlist for the next UK Government: Jason Hallett](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biomass-and-bioenergy-wishlist-for-the-next-uk-government-jason-hallett/) - With the UK General Election just a week away, we asked some of our leading researchers and industry partners what their wishlist would be for the next UK Government. In the fifth and final of the ‘biomass and bioenergy wishlist’ series, Jason Hallett co-Director of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, Professor of Sustainable Chemical Technology, Royal
- [My bioenergy wishlist for the next UK Government – Patricia Thornley](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/my-bioenergy-wishlist-for-the-next-uk-government-patricia-thornley/) - With the UK General Election just a few weeks away, we asked some of our leading researchers and industry partners what their wishlist would be for the next UK Government. Our Director, Patricia Thornley, outlines a wide-ranging wishlist covering issues of sustainability, technical progress and regulation. Last year the UK government produced its Biomass Strategy.
- [Biomass and Bioenergy Wishlist for the next UK Government: Helen Sneddon](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biomass-and-bioenergy-wishlist-for-the-next-uk-government-helen-sneddon/) - With the UK General Election just under a week away, we asked some of our leading researchers and industry partners what their wishlist would be for the next UK Government. Co-Director of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and Director of the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, University of York, Helen Sneddon focuses on the importance of
- [Flexible funding call 1: Biomass to bio-based products](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/flexible-funding-call-1-biomass-to-bio-based-products/) - We're pleased to launch the first funding call from the Supergen Bioenergy Impact Hub. This call is focused on using sustainable biomass to produce chemicals and materials. Up to £50,000 funding is available for projects led by UK academic institutes eligible to receive research funding. We encourage projects that align with industry or policy needs,
- [Bio Digest: The design of biomass policy and net zero](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bio-digest-designing-biomass-policy-the-political-economy-of-renewable-energy-for-net-zero/) - The Bio-Digests brings you the latest in biomass and bioenergy research, presented in easy-to-digest summaries, to keep you informed about the rapidly evolving bioenergy landscape. Designing biomass policy: the political economy of renewable energy for net zero Daniel Taylor (Aston University), Katie Chong (Aston University), and Mirjam Röder (Aston University) Our political and economic institutions
- [Biomass and Bioenergy Wishlist for the next UK Government: Samantha Smith](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biomass-and-bioenergy-wishlist-for-the-next-uk-government-samantha-smith/) - With the UK General Election just a few weeks away, we asked some of our leading researchers and industry partners what their wishlist would be for the next UK Government. Head of Biomass for The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) Samantha Smith, shares key policy decisions Biomass UK would like to see
- [International recognition for rice straw research at Global Bioenergy Partnership Week](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/international-recognition-for-rice-straw-research-at-global-bioenergy-partnership-week/) - The United Nations has honoured Czaneil Gomez, a visiting researcher to the Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) for her research on harnessing rice straw to empower rice farming communities in the Philippines under the supervision of our Hub sustainability experts Mirjam Roeder and Katie Chong. She was presented with the prestigious Youth Award by
- [Webinar on Flexible Funding Call 1: Biomass to bio-based products](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/webinar-on-flexible-funding-call-1-biomass-to-bio-based-products/) - Update: Slides and FAQs from this event are available here. Friday 7 June 2024, 12-1pm UK time Online event - register here. We are delighted to launch our first flexible funding call with a focus on using sustainable biomass to produce chemicals and materials. Join the webinar to hear from our Director Patricia Thornley as
- [Biomass and bioenergy wishlists for the next UK Government: Alan Beesley](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biomass-and-bioenergy-wishlists-for-the-next-uk-government-alan-beesley/) - With the UK General Election just a few weeks away, we asked some of our leading researchers and industry partners what their wishlist would be for the next UK Government. In the first of the ‘biomass and bioenergy wishlist’ series, Chair of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub Advisory Board and Commercial Director of Alps Ecoscience, Alan
- [Bio-Digest: Sustainable aviation fuel with integrated carbon capture and storage](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bio-digest-sustainable-aviation-fuel-with-integrated-carbon-capture-and-storage/) - The Bio-Digest series brings you the latest in biomass and bioenergy research, presented in easy-to-digest summaries, to keep you informed about the rapidly evolving bioenergy landscape. Reducing the environmental impact of international aviation through sustainable aviation fuel with integrated carbon capture and storage Alberto Almena (University of Salamanca), Regina Siu (formerly Aston University), Katie Chong
- [Funding, forums and engagement in Glasgow](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/funding-forums-and-engagement-in-glasgow/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub hosted a series of events in Glasgow in mid-May ahead of the All-Energy Conference and Exhibition. On 13 May, members of our SHARE Network for early career researchers met for a public and policy engagement workshop, where Policy Fellow Joanna Sparks led a session on the Scottish Government bioenergy policy paper
- [Plans for our new stakeholder forums](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/plans-for-our-new-stakeholder-forums/) - The objectives of the Supergen Bioenergy Impact Hub are to: Incubate new research concepts to identify commercial potential; Diffuse knowledge from UK research to effectively support deployment; Use UK research knowledge and capability to create an appropriate enabling environment for sustainable bioenergy deployment. The ‘enabling environment’ will be supported by our close engagement with key
- [Entries for Future Game Changers Award 2024 now open!](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/entries-for-future-game-changers-award-2024-now-open/) - Are you a postgraduate student with a winning innovation idea? Submit your entry to the Future Game Changers Award and you could win a small fortune! The Supergen Bioenergy Hub together with the Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub and the Supergen Energy Networks Hub are delighted to be supporting this year’s Future Game Changers Award 2024. The award is
- [One week to go until REA Future Game Changers Award deadline!](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/one-week-to-go-until-rea-future-game-changers-award-deadline/) - With one week to go until the deadline for entries to this year's Future Game Changers Awards, postgraduate students are invited to submit their innovative ideas and concepts to the Supergen Bioenergy Hub. Entries can be in two formats: video (3 mins max) or infographic poster (designed A0). Hear from finalist of last year's Award,
- [New international collaboration to help unlock renewable energy and reduce rice straw emissions in the Philippines and India](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-international-collaboration-to-help-unlock-renewable-energy-and-reduce-rice-straw-emissions-in-the-philippines-and-india/) - Supergen Bioenergy Hub sustainability expert Mirjam Röder is part of a new international collaboration aimed at unlocking renewable energy for rice farming communities and reducing rice straw emissions in the Philippines and India. Mirjam and the team from the Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute at Aston University are delighted to be working with long-standing industrial
- [Forums and funding meeting in Glasgow, 14 May 2024](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/forums-and-funding-meeting-in-glasgow-14-may-2024/) - Working with the Supergen Bioenergy Hub – impact through forums and funding University of Strathclyde, Tuesday 14 May Register now. Join us at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow in the afternoon of 14 May ahead of the All-Energy Exhibition and Conference for an open session inviting suggestions and involvement in our stakeholder forums, as well
- [SHARE early career researcher forum and site visit, Glasgow, 13-14 May 2024](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/share-early-career-researcher-forum-and-site-visit-glasgow-13-14-may-2024/) - Register now. Ahead of the All-Energy Conference in Glasgow (15-16 May), the SHARE Network is holding an interactive session on the afternoon of 13 May, followed by a site visit to the Viridor waste management facility in the morning of 14 May. In the afternoon of the 14th, we will join the wider Supergen Bioenergy Hub
- [Engaging at the Biomass Biorefinery Network Conference](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/connecting-at-the-biomass-biorefinery-network/) - We were delighted to attend the Biomass Biorefinery Network (BBNet) Conference in Sheffield from 10 -12 April and have the opportunity to hear from a wide range of innovative research projects in the field as well as inspiring industry colleagues on topics covering clean growth, waste, biorefineries and the challenges of scale up. With over
- [Forming connections and reinvigorating the network at RefreSHARE event](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/forming-connections-and-reinvigorating-the-network-at-refreshare-event/) - Our SHARE Network for early career researchers got together at the University of Surrey on 19 and 20 March to welcome new members and refresh engagement with the community of ECRs working in bioenergy and related fields. Organised by our new SHARE Committee – Michael Gargaro (University of Surrey), Collette Larkin (University of Edinburgh), Akshay
- [Training up on lifecycle analysis for biomass systems](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/training-up-on-lifecycle-analysis-for-biomass-systems/) - In February, we welcomed representatives from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) projects to Aston University for a training session on lifecycle analysis (LCA) for biomass systems. Lifecycle analysis is an invaluable tool for understanding the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with technologies and systems and highlighting routes
- [RefreSHARE event for early career researchers](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/refreshare-event-for-early-career-researchers/) - University of Surrey, Guildford Join us for our first SHARE event of 2024, designed to foster meaningful connections between early career researchers and to give you the chance to tell us what you want from SHARE over the next four years. Register via Eventbrite. Agenda Day 1 will commence with registration and a networking lunch, followed
- [SHARE Committee take to the stage at ECR Net Zero Conference](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/share-committee-take-to-the-stage-at-ecr-net-zero-conference/) - Early Career Researchers (ECRs) gathered at the ECR Net Zero Conference in Birmingham on 27 - 28 February, to take part in sessions on net zero and develop knowledge on wider topics around equality, diversity & inclusion, public engagement and multidisciplinary research, as well as CV writing skills. The Supergen Bioenergy Hub were one of
- [Connecting at the Low Carbon Agriculture Show 2024](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/connecting-at-the-low-carbon-agriculture-show-2024/) - We were pleased to be exhibiting at this year's Low Carbon Agriculture Show which was held over two days, attracting a range of businesses, end users, and researchers on low carbon practices, technology and energy solutions for sustainable farming. It was a fantastic opportunity to share information on the new impact Hub, talking to visitors
- [January Supergen Bioenergy Hub Newsletter](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/january-supergen-bioenergy-hub-newsletter/) - Latest news, views and events from the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and partners
- [Launching the new impact Hub to our colleagues at Aston University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/launching-the-new-impact-hub-to-our-colleagues-at-aston-university/) - We were delighted to welcome colleagues from across Aston University, including Vice-Chancellor Professor Aleks Subic, to EBRI - Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute on 13 February to hear about our plans for the next four years of the new impact focused Hub, the opportunities available and the ways in which we can engage and collaborate
- [ECR Net Zero Conference 2024](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/ecr-net-zero-conference-2024/) - Booking is now open for this year's Early Career Researchers' (ECR) Net Zero Conference taking place on 27 and 28 February at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre. Register for your place here. Deadline extended until 1pm on 20 February. Led by UKCCSRC and supported by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub together with a whole host
- [Explore a world of Global Bioenergy Stories®](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/explore-a-world-of-global-bioenergy-stories/) - Global Bioenergy Stories® is an outreach activity funded by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub engaging with young people and local communities across the globe, raising awareness of bioenergy and gathering the visions and opinions of what a sustainable energy looks like to future generations. Run by a team of bioenergy researchers at Aston University’s Energy and
- [November - December Supergen Bioenergy Hub Newsletter](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/november-december-supergen-bioenergy-hub-newsletter/) - Latest news, views and events from the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and partners
- [World’s first 100% SAF-fuelled transatlantic flight](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/worlds-first-100-saf-fuelled-transatlantic-flight/) - The world's first 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) transatlantic flight by a commercial airline took place on 28 November. Hub Director Patricia Thornley spoke to both local and national BBC news outlets about biofuels research and our work developing different SAF options to see how we can maximise emissions reductions and minimise costs. She also
- [New workshop report published on novel crops and forestry species for industrial biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-workshop-report-published-on-novel-crops-and-forestry-species-for-industrial-biomass/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub has published a new report on ‘Novel Crops and Forestry Species for industrial biomass’ featuring a list of potential novel biomass crops which could be deployed in the UK in the near future, gathered from stakeholders in the field. In the transition to net zero, biomass has a critical role, and
- [October Supergen Bioenergy Hub Newsletter](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/october-supergen-bioenergy-hub-newsletter/) - Latest news, views and events from the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and partners
- [Focus on delivering impact at Supergen Bioenergy Hub launch event](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/focus-on-delivering-impact-at-supergen-bioenergy-hub-launch-event/) - All presentations from the event are available here. On 14 November, we welcomed over 90 delegates to Aston University for the launch of the new impact-focused Supergen Bioenergy Hub, sharing our plans for the next four years with both new and familiar faces. Director Patricia Thornley opened with an overview of the new hub and
- [Launch of the new phase of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/launch-of-the-new-phase-of-the-supergen-bioenergy-hub/) - 1 November 2023 sees the official launch of the new impact-focused phase of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub. UK Research and Innovation has committed £5million over the next four years to fund the hub’s work in developing sustainable bioenergy systems that support the UK’s transition to an affordable, resilient, low-carbon future. New technology projects will lead
- [Launch of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub 2023](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/launch-of-the-supergen-bioenergy-hub-2023/) - 14 November, 10.30am-5pm, followed by drinks reception Aston University, Birmingham The next four-year term of the UKRI-funded Supergen Bioenergy Hub will begin in November 2023. The focus of the hub's work will be on achieving impact. We invite all academics, industrialists, policymakers and the third sector working or interested in biomass and bioenergy to join
- [Reflections: The Supergen Bioenergy Hub Biomass Strategy Event](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/reflections-at-the-supergen-bioenergy-hub-biomass-strategy-event/) - On 28 September the Supergen Bioenergy Hub hosted a workshop bringing together stakeholders from across academia, industry and policy to discuss the UK Government’s Biomass Strategy and the implications for biomass research. Led by Joanna Sparks, Policy Fellow for the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, the event welcomed over 60 delegates including representatives of four different government
- [Bioenergy on the international stage at Rice Congress 2023](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bioenergy-on-the-international-stage-at-rice-congress-2023/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the Energy Bioproducts and Research Institute (EBRI) attended the International Rice Congress in Manila, Philippines on 16 - 19 October, hosting a side event for delegates from across the globe, to share knowledge, research and good practice in rice straw management for clean energy. Rice is the number one food
- [Enthusiasm and collaboration at ECR workshop on funding and partnerships](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/enthusiasm-and-collaboration-at-ecr-workshop-on-funding-and-partnerships/) - On 10-11 October, we hosted a toolkit workshop in Sheffield for early career researchers across the country to support them in taking their funding or business ideas to the next level. The event was organised with three of the BBSRC Networks in Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy (NIBBs): the Biomass Biorefinery Network (BBNet), High Value Biorenewables
- [Cross-network ECR workshop: Realising the potential of your ideas through partnership and funding](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/cross-network-ecr-workshop-realising-the-potential-of-your-ideas-through-partnership-and-funding/) - The Edge, University of Sheffield, The Endcliffe Village, 34 Endcliffe Crescent, Sheffield, S10 3ED 10-11 October 2023 This free in-person interactive workshop is for early career researchers* (ECRs) who want to learn more about winning funding – from research proposals to investment pitches. Through a series of talks, facilitated discussions, knowledge-sharing and advice clinics, we
- [September Supergen Bioenergy Hub Newsletter](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/september-supergen-bioenergy-hub-newsletter/)
- [What next for UK biomass research? Implications of the UK Biomass Strategy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/what-next-for-uk-biomass-research-implications-of-the-uk-biomass-strategy/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub is delighted to host a one-day event on 28 September at Broadway House in London following the publication of the UK Biomass Strategy. The strategy sets out the Government's plans for the role of sustainable biomass in the net zero transition and will have implications for the whole biomass and bioenergy
- [Our Biomass Strategy coverage in the news](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/our-biomass-strategy-coverage-in-the-news/) - Our press release, context and comment on the new UK Biomass Strategy has been picked up and featured by various news outlets. Q&A: What does the UK’s new biomass strategy mean for net-zero? - Carbon Brief Drax given biomass boost but support comes with strings attached - City AM UK Govt releases Biomass Strategy 2023;
- [New paper on sustainability of bioenergy - mapping the risks and benefits to inform future bioenergy systems](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-paper-on-sustainability-of-bioenergy-mapping-the-risks-and-benefits-to-inform-future-bioenergy-systems/) - A new paper exploring the sustainability risks and benefits of bioenergy, written by a large and diverse group of our researchers, has been published in the journal Biomass and Bioenergy. A team representing 15 UK research groups developed and applied our open-source Bioeconomy Sustainability Indicator Model (BSIM), to map and analyse the sustainability of 16
- [Biomass Strategy: Sustainable potential of biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biomass-strategy-sustainable-potential-of-biomass/) - The UK Government has published its Biomass Strategy, outlining their view on the role biomass will play in supporting the UK’s transition to net zero and how this will be achieved. We worked closely with teams from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and other government departments to provide scientific evidence, context and
- [Biomass Strategy: Sustainability](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biomass-strategy-sustainability/) - The UK Government has published its Biomass Strategy, outlining their view on the role biomass will play in supporting the UK’s transition to net zero and how this will be achieved. We worked closely with teams from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and other government departments to provide scientific evidence, context and
- [July Supergen Bioenergy Hub Newsletter](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/july-supergen-bioenergy-hub-newsletter/)
- [Biomass Strategy: Biomass feedstocks](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biomass-strategy-biomass-feedstocks/) - The UK Government has published its Biomass Strategy, outlining their view on the role biomass will play in supporting the UK’s transition to net zero and how this will be achieved. We worked closely with teams from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and other government departments to provide scientific evidence, context and
- [Biomass Strategy: Public perception](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biomass-strategy-public-perception/) - The UK Government has published its Biomass Strategy, outlining their view on the role biomass will play in supporting the UK’s transition to net zero and how this will be achieved. We worked closely with teams from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and other government departments to provide scientific evidence, context and
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub experts welcome commitment to sustainability in UK’s new Biomass Strategy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-experts-welcome-commitment-to-sustainability-in-uks-new-biomass-strategy/) - New strategy outlines role of biomass in UK’s transition to net zero, with sustainability as major theme Supergen Bioenergy Hub experts worked with government departments to provide scientific evidence and insight They welcome the holistic view of sustainability in the Biomass Strategy and call for action to deliver its ambitions Supergen Bioenergy Hub experts have
- [Biomass Strategy: Bio-based chemicals and materials](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biomass-strategy-bio-based-chemicals-and-materials/) - The UK Government has published its Biomass Strategy, outlining their view on the role biomass will play in supporting the UK’s transition to net zero and how this will be achieved. We worked closely with teams from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and other government departments to provide scientific evidence, context and
- [Biomass Strategy: Transport fuels](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biomass-strategy-transport-fuels/) - The UK Government has published its Biomass Strategy, outlining their view on the role biomass will play in supporting the UK’s transition to net zero and how this will be achieved. We worked closely with teams from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and other government departments to provide scientific evidence, context and
- [Biomass Strategy: Priority uses](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biomass-strategy-priority-uses/) - The UK Government has published its Biomass Strategy, outlining their view on the role biomass will play in supporting the UK’s transition to net zero and how this will be achieved. We worked closely with teams from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and other government departments to provide scientific evidence, context and
- [UK Biomass Strategy: BECCS](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/uk-biomass-strategy-beccs/) - The UK Government has published its Biomass Strategy, outlining their view on the role biomass will play in supporting the UK’s transition to net zero and how this will be achieved. We worked closely with teams from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and other government departments to provide scientific evidence, context and
- [Thoughts from Hub Director Patricia Thornley on publication of UK’s Biomass Strategy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/thoughts-from-hub-director-patricia-thornley-on-publication-of-uks-biomass-strategy/) - I am delighted that the UK Government has published such a comprehensive and considered biomass strategy that, rightly, places sustainability at the heart of UK bioenergy development. The priority use framework makes eminent sense. The UK (and the global energy system) need greenhouse gas removals in order to deliver net zero. BECCS has an absolutely
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub informs Environmental Audit Committee Forestry Report](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-informs-environmental-audit-committee-forestry-report/) - The Environmental Audit Committee has published the report ‘Seeing the wood for the trees: the contribution of the forestry and timber sectors to biodiversity and net zero goals’. Director of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, Professor Patricia Thornley provided oral evidence to the Committee inquiry into Sustainable Timber and Deforestation in November 2022. The inquiry investigated
- [£5 million of funding awarded by UK Research and Innovation for new impact focused bioenergy hub](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/funding-awarded-for-new-impact-focused-bioenergy-hub/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub is delighted to announce the successful award of £5 million to deliver the new impact focused bioenergy hub for the next 4 years starting in November 2023. The funding awarded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Engineering and Physical Research Council (EPSRC) and Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) comes
- [March 2023 Supergen Bioenergy Hub Newsletter](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/march-2023-supergen-bioenergy-hub-newsletter/) - Download your copy of the March newsletter here.
- [May 2023 Supergen Bioenergy Hub Newsletter](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/may-2023-supergen-bioenergy-hub-newsletter/) - Download your copy of the May Newsletter here.
- [June 2023 Supergen Bioenergy Hub Newsletter](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/june-2023-supergen-bioenergy-hub-newsletter/) - Download your copy of the June newsletter here.
- [Future Game Changers at the British Renewable Energy Awards 2023](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/future-game-changers-at-the-british-renewable-energy-awards-2023/) - This year’s British Renewable Energy Awards hosted by the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) took place on 23 June at the Grovesnor Hotel in London. The Supergen Bioenergy Hub was delighted to support the 'Future Game Changers' Award for postgraduate students with innovative ideas in the race towards achieving net zero in
- [Postgraduate students: Submit your entry for the REA Future Game Changers Award 2023](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/postgraduate-students-submit-your-entry-for-the-rea-future-game-changers-award-2023/) - The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) is launching this year’s British Renewable Energy Awards to find postgraduate students who will be 'Future Game Changers' in the field of renewable energy and technology. The winning postgraduate student will present an innovative idea or concept that could accelerate the race to achieve net zero
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Novel Crops and Forestry Species Workshop hosted at BiFOR FACE Facility](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-novel-crops-and-forestry-species-workshop-hosted-at-bifor-face-facility/) - Supergen Bioenergy Hub were delighted to hold the Novel Crops and Forestry Species Workshop jointly together with the team at the The Birmingham Institute of Forest Research on 11 May. A range of stakeholders including growers, end-users, researchers and government representatives attended the event starting with a tour of the BiFOR FACE facility followed by
- [Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage focus for government visit to EBRI](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bioenergy-with-carbon-capture-and-storage-focus-for-government-visit-to-ebri/) - Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the Energy Bioproducts and Research Institute(EBRI) recently welcomed thirteen representatives of the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero to Aston University. Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) was the focus of the visit, building on links between the research hub and the newly formed government department. Siobhan Sherry, Head
- [Registration open! Supergen Bioenergy Hub Researchers Event 22 - 23 June 2023](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/save-the-date-researchers-event-22-23-june-2023/) - We are delighted to announce this year's Researchers Event for the Supergen Bioenergy Hub community will take place at Lancaster University on 22 - 23 June. The programme will be delivered over two days and provide a platform to engage with our research community and Early Career Researchers for exchanging updates and informing on the future
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Workshop: Novel Crops and Forestry Species as Sources of Industrial Biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-workshop-novel-crops-and-forestry-species-as-sources-of-industrial-biomass/) - In-person Workshop: 11 May 2023, 10.00 – 17.00, BIFoR FACE facility, Stafford The Independent Review of Net Zero recently published by the UK Government once again highlighted that biomass is going to play an important role in the UK’s net zero transition, for energy applications, negative emissions, and as a carbon source for other applications
- ['Powering Up Britain' plans and BECCS](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/powering-up-britain-plans-and-beccs/) - On 30 March the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero published the Powering Up Britain: Net Zero Growth Plan, and the Powering Up Britain: Energy Security Plan to set out steps to make the UK more energy independent, secure and resilient. Director of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI)
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub team at the Distributed Energy Show](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-team-at-the-distributed-energy-show/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub team were delighted to exhibit at the Distributed Energy Show at Telford International Centre on 14 - 15 March. Iram Razaq, Postdoctoral Researcher for the Energy Bioproducts and Research Institute (EBRI) joined the team and provided technical insights and input into the many conversations with new stakeholders from across the energy
- [Express your interest in the next phase of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/express-your-interest-in-the-next-phase-of-the-supergen-bioenergy-hub/) - We are engaging with our stakeholder community to express interest in being part of the next phase of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub which will run from November 2023 as a new impact focused Hub funded by UK Research and Innovation. Our academic community has been offered the opportunity to apply for two roles under the
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub at the Low Carbon Agriculture show](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-at-the-low-carbon-agriculture-show/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub team were delighted to exhibit at this year's Low Carbon Agriculture Show on 7-8 February at Stoneleigh with Director Patricia Thornley chairing the session on 'The role of biomass in our net zero plans'. Located next to colleagues from the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI), the Supergen Bioenergy Hub stand
- [Outputs from Stakeholder Consultation Events in January 2023](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/stakeholder-consultation-events-in-january-2023/) - We were delighted to hold our Stakeholder Consultation Events for shaping the future of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub in January 2023. The events tailored for the academic, industry and policy stakeholder community, took place on 24, 25 & 27 January held in Birmingham and London. Patricia Thornley, Director of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub delivered the
- [Supergen Leaders selected to prepare research hub bids](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-leaders-selected-to-prepare-research-hub-bids/) - Three leaders have been identified to lead the next phase of the Supergen Programme and ultimately draw up detailed proposals to establish new hubs investigating ground-breaking new approaches to sustainable energy technologies, whilst addressing user-inspired challenges in the sector. As part of the Supergen Programme, managed by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC),
- [Opportunities for the UK and India to Collaborate around Bioenergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/opportunities-for-the-uk-and-india-to-collaborate-around-bioenergy/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub has identified many opportunities for the UK and India to together drive forward innovation in bioenergy in its Final Report of the UK-India Bioenergy research scoping opportunity ''Bioenergy Technologies for a Net Zero Transition'. The report focused on 7 challenge areas: Rice and other agricultural residues, Waste and circular economy, Algal
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub funding extension 2022 - 2023](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-funding-extension-2022-2023/) - Supergen Bioenergy Hub is pleased to announce a one-year extension to the work of the hub for 2022 - 2023, following the four-year programme coming to an end in October 2022. Director of the Hub, Patricia Thornley said; “I’m very pleased to receive news of the one-year extension. The Hub’s work is highly valuable because
- [More trees, less climate change? ](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/more-trees-less-climate-change/) - By Dan Taylor, PhD Researcher, Aston University The Supergen Bioenergy Hub team from Aston University (Joanna Sparks, Dan Taylor, Mirjam Rӧder & Katie Chong) hosted an open fishbowl debate on sustainable forests at the EuroScience Open Forum in Leiden, the Netherlands earlier this year. With the help of Luc Pelkmans (IEA Bioenergy) and facilitated by
- [COP27 - Together for Implementation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/cop27-together-for-implementation/) - COP27 has been hosted by the Egyptian presidency from 6 – 18 November 2022 and follows on from COP26 held in Glasgow last year held by the UK Presidency. The outcome of COP26 was the Glasgow Climate Pact, an approved text involving 200 countries reflecting the interests and compromises sought across the globe on key
- [UK-India Biowaste to Hydrogen Masterclass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/uk-india-biowaste-to-hydrogen-masterclass/) - In conjunction with the British High Commission in New Delhi we are delighted to be supporting the first online Masterclass for members of the UK-India Hydrogen Hub. The UK India Hydrogen Hub currently has 104 members and is a coalition of UK and India research groups and innovators working together to enhance the role of hydrogen in
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Showcase success](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-showcase-success/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub Showcase Event took place at Conference Aston in Birmingham from 6 – 8 September, successfully bringing together colleagues in-person from academia, industry and government departments from across the UK. Marking the culmination of work over the last four years delivered by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and stakeholder community, the three-day packed
- [Supergen Director presents at UK-Brazil talks on sustainable agriculture](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-director-presents-at-uk-brazil-talks-on-sustainable-agriculture/) - Professor Patricia Thornley, director of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, and the Energy and Bioproducts Institute (EBRI) at Aston University has joined other British and Brazilian academics and sustainability experts at an international event in London to debate major issues related to agricultural production. AgriSustainability Talks is a series of annual seminars organised by the Brazilian Embassy
- [EPSRC Engineering Net Zero Week](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/epsrc-engineering-net-zero-week/) - The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Engineering Net Zero Week took place from 20 to 24 June, in Glasgow and online, with a showcase EPSRC-funded research that addresses the challenges linked to meeting 2050 net zero strategic targets. Exhibition stand The Supergen Bioenergy Hub hosted an exhibition stand at the event from 21
- [What are the social impacts of the move to net zero? The view from the EPSRC Supergen Programme](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/what-are-the-social-impacts-of-the-move-to-net-zero-the-view-from-the-epsrc-supergen-programme/) - The research networks of the EPSRC Supergen Programme will come together to host a webinar exploring the social aspects of the drive to net zero from the different hub perspectives (bioenergy, offshore renewables, energy networks, energy storage, solar and hydrogen). We will go beyond the environmental impacts of net zero to look at the economic
- [Workshop series: Exploring bioenergy systems to 2050 and beyond](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/workshop-series-exploring-bioenergy-systems-to-2050-and-beyond/) - We are running a series of multi-stakeholder expert workshops across the UK in June and July to evaluate the potential, the changing role and the challenges of bioenergy deployment to 2050 and beyond - please use the links below to register. The workshops will be a great opportunity to discuss the role of bioenergy in
- [Workshop on land use decision-making for biomass crop deployment](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/workshop-on-land-use-decision-making-for-biomass-crop-deployment/) - Land use decision-making for biomass crop deployment, bridging the gap between national scale targets and field scale decisions 14 January 2022, 10am-12.30pm, via Microsoft Teams A team of experts from across the Supergen Bioenergy Hub will lead an interactive online workshop on Friday 14 January 2022 from 10am - 12.30pm, exploring expansion and targets for
- [Systems workshops underway across the UK](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/systems-workshops-underway-across-the-uk/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub team are delivering a series of workshops across the UK to evaluate the potential, the changing role and the challenges of bioenergy deployment to 2050 and beyond. Co-ordinated by Mirjam Röder, the lead on the Topic Group of systems research, the workshops are an opportunity to discuss the role of bioenergy
- [Photo Competition - Your bioenergy story](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/photo-competition-your-bioenergy-story/) - It’s summer competition time! As part of our Supergen Bioenergy Hub Showcase event at Aston University on 6-8 September, we are creating a gallery photo exhibition to tell the story of the bioenergy lifecycle from biomass crop to user. We would love to have your real-life photos from your world of bioenergy. From different types
- [UK-Brazil agri-sustainability talks, UK-India deep dive sessions, SHARE ECR Aberystwyth event, and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/uk-brazil-agri-sustainability-talks-uk-india-deep-dive-sessions-share-ecr-aberystwyth-event-and-more/)
- [UK Miscanthus Growers in Profile](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/systems-workshops-underway-across-the-uk-2/) - ‘Expanding the Miscanthus market in the United Kingdom (UK): Growers in profile and experience, benefits and drawbacks of the bioenergy crop‘ is a new journal article authored by Rebecca von Hellfeld, Aberdeen University, Supergen Bioenergy Hub experts Anita Shepherd and Astley Hastings, University of Aberdeen, Iain Donnison, Aberystwyth University, and Rebecca Rowe, UK Centre for
- [Director delivers open lecture for the Fuel and Energy Research Forum](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/director-delivers-open-lecture-for-the-fuel-and-energy-research-forum/) - Director of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, Professor Patricia Thornley was invited to deliver the 3rd Clean Energy Science Lecture for the Fuel and Energy Research Forum (TFERF) on 6 September at Conference Aston in Birmingham. This took place alongside the Supergen Bioenergy Hub Showcase Event from 6-8 September. You can watch the full lecture
- [UK-India bioenergy scoping project, Director appointed to DfT Scientific Advisory Council, policy engagement opportunities, and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/uk-india-bioenergy-scoping-project-director-appointed-to-dft-scientific-advisory-council-policy-engagement-opportunities-and-more/)
- [Save the date for Annual Assembly 2022, land use workshop, net zero governance webinar and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/save-the-date-for-annual-assembly-2022-land-use-workshop-net-zero-governance-webinar-and-more/)
- [Net zero governance consultation and blog, post-COP26 mop-up, and much more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/net-zero-governance-consultation-and-blog-post-cop26-mop-up-and-much-more/)
- [COP26, new bioenergy app, new funding, new publications, and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/cop26-new-bioenergy-app-new-funding-new-publications-and-more/)
- [Resources from Supergen Net Zero Conference, new report on marginal lands and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/resources-from-supergen-net-zero-conference-new-report-on-marginal-lands-and-more/)
- [Biomass for net zero, new reports and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biomass-for-net-zero-new-reports-and-more/)
- [Supergen Net Zero Conference, ECR training and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-net-zero-conference-ecr-training-and-more/)
- [Climate Exp0 highlights, flexible funding and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/climate-exp0-highlights-flexible-funding-and-more/)
- [Researchers’ Day Meeting, secondments and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/researchers-day-meeting-secondments-and-more/)
- [Call for abstracts, secondments, new research report and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/call-for-abstracts-secondments-new-research-report-and-more/)
- [Decarbonising maritime, secondment opportunities and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/decarbonising-maritime-secondment-opportunities-and-more/)
- [Flexible Funding Awards, SHARE committee and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/flexible-funding-awards-share-committee-and-more/)
- [New reports on sustainability and fuel standards, assembly roundup and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-reports-on-sustainability-and-fuel-standards-assembly-roundup-and-more/)
- [Register for the Hub Annual Assembly and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/register-for-the-hub-annual-assembly-and-more/)
- [Flexible funding, fellowship opportunities and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/flexible-funding-fellowship-opportunities-and-more/)
- [Annual assembly, flexible funding webinars, fellowship opportunities and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/annual-assembly-flexible-funding-webinars-fellowship-opportunities-and-more/)
- [Rice straw biogas project, new research papers, joint webinar on catalysis, and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/rice-straw-biogas-project-new-research-papers-joint-webinar-on-catalysis-and-more/)
- [GHG emissions webinar resources, help build our Bioenergy App, new bioenergy videos, and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/ghg-emissions-webinar-resources-help-build-our-bioenergy-app-new-bioenergy-videos-and-more/)
- [Briefing and research papers, webinars on low-carbon gases and GHG emissions, and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/briefing-and-research-papers-webinars-on-low-carbon-gases-and-ghg-emissions-and-more/)
- [UK Climate Assembly, new papers and briefings, work for the Hub, and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/uk-climate-assembly-new-papers-and-briefings-work-for-the-hub-and-more/)
- [New reports on gasification and BECCS, Researchers’ Day save the date, jobs, funding and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-reports-on-gasification-and-beccs-researchers-day-save-the-date-jobs-funding-and-more/)
- [Practical process engineering CPD course, CCC land use report, decarbonisation ideas factory, and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/practical-process-engineering-cpd-course-ccc-land-use-report-decarbonisation-ideas-factory-and-more/)
- [Season’s greetings from Supergen Bioenergy Hub](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/seasons-greetings-from-supergen-bioenergy-hub/)
- [Update from ‘Building a sustainable European biofuel industry’ conference](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/update-from-building-a-sustainable-european-biofuel-industry-conference/)
- [New blogs, waste gasification workshop, fellowship funding, and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-blogs-waste-gasification-workshop-fellowship-funding-and-more/)
- [New decarbonising transport networks, funding for greenhouse gas removal demonstrators, and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-decarbonising-transport-networks-funding-for-greenhouse-gas-removal-demonstrators-and-more/)
- [REA Bioenergy Strategy launch, updated programme for biofuels conference, fellowship funding, and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/rea-bioenergy-strategy-launch-updated-programme-for-biofuels-conference-fellowship-funding-and-more/)
- [Industry feedback request, PhD studentships, rapid response funding interim deadline, and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/industry-feedback-request-phd-studentships-rapid-response-funding-interim-deadline-and-more/)
- [Join Supergen Bioenergy Hub, call for abstracts, Engineering Census, and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/join-supergen-bioenergy-hub-call-for-abstracts-engineering-census-and-more/)
- [Supergen parliamentary launch event, new SHARE Chairs, call for reviewers, and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-parliamentary-launch-event-new-share-chairs-call-for-reviewers-and-more/)
- [News, funding and events from Supergen Bioenergy Hub and partners](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/news-funding-and-events-from-supergen-bioenergy-hub-and-partners-2/)
- [News, funding and events from Supergen Bioenergy Hub and partners](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/news-funding-and-events-from-supergen-bioenergy-hub-and-partners/)
- [SHARE meeting and Researchers’ Day, 15-16 May, Glasgow – funding available!](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/share-meeting-for-early-career-researchers/)
- [News and events from Supergen Bioenergy Hub and partners](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/news-and-events-from-supergen-bioenergy-hub-and-partners/)
- [Researchers’ Day save the date, SHARE visit to Aberystwyth, new bioeconomy sustainability model, and more](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/researchers-day-save-the-date-share-visit-to-aberystwyth-new-bioeconomy-sustainability-model-and-more/)
- [Young Researchers Conference: Energy Efficiency & Biomass (Feb 2016)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/young-researchers-conference-energy-efficiency-biomass-feb-2016-2/) - The Young Researchers Conference is held in the context of the World Sustainable Energy Days (24th and 25th of February 2015). With ­more than 700 participants from over 60 countries each ­year, the World Sustainable Energy Days are one of Europe's largest annual conferences on sustainable energy. The young researchers conference is linked to the
- [Young Researchers Conference: Energy Efficiency & Biomass (Feb 2016)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/young-researchers-conference-energy-efficiency-biomass-feb-2016/) - The Young Researchers Conference is held in the context of the World Sustainable Energy Days (24th and 25th of February 2015). With ­more than 700 participants from over 60 countries each ­year, the World Sustainable Energy Days are one of Europe's largest annual conferences on sustainable energy. The young researchers conference is linked to the
- [Workshop: Energy from Waste & Waste to Energy (20th and 21st of July)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/workshop-energy-from-waste-waste-to-energy-20th-and-21st-of-july-2/) - July 2017 Location: Aston University Date: 20th and 21st of July Where are EfW & WtE going? What are the challenges? What are the opportunities? What research is needed? What development is needed? Presentations and active workshops will cover: Policies Waste quantities, composition, trends Waste preparation and pretreatment Conversion technologies Products and upgrades: heat,
- [Workshop: Energy from Waste & Waste to Energy (20th and 21st of July)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/workshop-energy-from-waste-waste-to-energy-20th-and-21st-of-july/) - Aston University Location: Aston University Date: 20th and 21st of July Where are EfW & WtE going? What are the challenges? What are the opportunities? What research is needed? What development is needed? Presentations and active workshops will cover: Policies Waste quantities, composition, trends Waste preparation and pretreatment Conversion technologies Products and upgrades: heat,
- [Workshop: Communicating Bioenergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/workshop-communicating-bioenergy-2/) - May 2017 Friday 16th of June - British Embassy, Stockholm Date: Friday 16th of June Time: 9:30am – 2pm Location: British Embassy, Stockholm To register for this free event, or for more information please email Laura.Okeefe@manchester.ac.uk Bioenergy is a fast growing sector, but the success of the industry does not only depend on feedstock provision, technology development
- [Workshop: Communicating Bioenergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/workshop-communicating-bioenergy/) - Friday 16th of June - British Embassy, Stockholm Date: Friday 16th of June Time: 9:30am – 2pm Location: British Embassy, Stockholm To register for this free event, or for more information please email Laura.Okeefe@manchester.ac.uk Bioenergy is a fast growing sector, but the success of the industry does not only depend on feedstock provision, technology development and investment
- [Workshop report published on 'Land use decision-making for biomass deployment'](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/workshop-report-published-on-land-use-decision-making-for-biomass-deployment/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub has published a new report on 'Land use decision-making for biomass deployment, bridging the gap between national scale targets and field scale decisions'. The report is the outcome of a workshop attended by 74 participants representing stakeholders from academia, industry (including biomass suppliers, agricultural consultancies, and end-users), NGOs and government (with
- [Workshop on waste gasification](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/workshop-on-waste-gasification/) - Location: Burlington Hotel, Birmingham, United Kingdom Date: Tuesday, 26 November 2019 This joint workshop between IEA Bioenergy Task 33 and the Supergen Bioenergy Hub will bring together industry and academia to discuss developments in technology and R&D. For more details and to register, visit the IEA Bioenergy website.
- [Work for the Supergen Bioenergy Hub – researcher needed for public engagement project](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/work-for-the-supergen-bioenergy-hub-researcher-needed-for-public-engagement-project/) - Come and work for us! We’re recruiting for a role to carry out a scoping project on public perceptions on the use of biomass, bioenergy and bioproducts. The research will involve a media and literature review, repository creation, fact-checking, and writing articles, blogs and reports. Some knowledge of sustainability research, a proven track record of
- [Wood Heat Association Conference 2016 - 28th/29th November](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/wood-heat-association-conference-2016-28th-29th-november-2/) - October 2016 The Conference for Biomass Energy Professionals 28th - 29th November 2016 – Edinburgh Zoo http://www.woodheatassociation.org.uk/wha-conference-2016/ Organised by the Wood Heat Association and the Renewable Energy Association, with the support of Confor and Scottish Renewables, Wood Heat 2016 brings together all parts of the UK biomass heat and CHP industry in a unique event
- [Wood Heat Association Conference 2016 - 28th/29th November](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/wood-heat-association-conference-2016-28th-29th-november/) - The Conference for Biomass Energy Professionals 28th - 29th November 2016 – Edinburgh Zoo http://www.woodheatassociation.org.uk/wha-conference-2016/ Organised by the Wood Heat Association and the Renewable Energy Association, with the support of Confor and Scottish Renewables, Wood Heat 2016 brings together all parts of the UK biomass heat and CHP industry in a unique event designed to
- [Winners of the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Assembly 2014 poster prize](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/winners-of-the-supergen-bioenergy-hub-assembly-2014-poster-prize/) - We had over 30 posters at the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly from researchers across the UK. The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly took place at Conference Aston, Birmingham on the 5th of November 2014 (presentations can be viewed here). Over 100 people from academia, industry and policy attended this full day event which closed with
- [Winner of the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub 2013 Poster Competition](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/winner-of-the-supergen-bioenergy-hub-2013-poster-competition/) - Congratulations to James Craven of the University of Sheffield for winning the poster prize at the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Assembly 2013 for 'Novel Feed System for Pressurised Gasification'. You can view a copy here: James Craven Poster 2013
- [What’s next for bioenergy?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/whats-next-for-bioenergy/) - An article published by Drax on the 11th of July, discussed the different scenarios within our Bioenergy Comic. To see the full article, please visit: https://www.drax.com/energy-policy/whats-next-for-bioenergy/
- [What is needed to tackle the climate emergency, and who is responsible?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/what-is-needed-to-tackle-the-climate-emergency-and-who-is-responsible/) - Supergen Bioenergy Hub Director Patricia Thornley answers these burning questions in . In just one day, the article had already been republished by 61 outlets worldwide and twice mentioned on the BBC.
- [WHA conference 2015 (4th and 5th November)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/wha-conference-2015-4th-and-5th-november/) - 4th and 5th of November 2015 Organised by the Wood Heat Association and the Renewable Energy Association, Wood Heat 2015 brings together all parts of the UK biomass heat and CHP industry in a unique event designed to share and promote good practice. The UK biomass heat industry has had a turbulent year since the last
- [WHA conference 2015](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/wha-conference-2015/) - 4th and 5th of November 2015 Organised by the Wood Heat Association and the Renewable Energy Association, Wood Heat 2015 brings together all parts of the UK biomass heat and CHP industry in a unique event designed to share and promote good practice. The UK biomass heat industry has had a turbulent year since the last
- [Webinar: Net zero governance in a post-COP26 world](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/webinar-net-zero-governance-in-a-post-cop26-world/) - 26 January 2022, 2-3.30pm, via Microsoft Teams Following their recent submission on behalf of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the University of Nottingham Energy Institute to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee call for evidence on Net Zero Governance, Alison Mohr and Mirjam Roeder will lead a webinar interrogating the evidence submitted
- [Webinar: Key trends in commercial bioenergy development in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/webinar-key-trends-in-commercial-bioenergy-development-in-sub-saharan-africa/) - The Bioenergy for Sustainable local energy services and Energy Access in Africa (BSEAA) programme, a constituent programme of the UK Department for International Development’s (DFID) Transforming Energy Access (TEA) programme is holding a webinar on 'Key trends in commercial bioenergy development in Sub-Saharan Africa' on 27 May 2020 from 11am–12 pm (BST). About the BSEAA
- [Webinar on temporal and accounting aspects of greenhouse gas emissions](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/webinar-on-temporal-and-accounting-aspects-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions/) - Wednesday 3 June, 12-1.30pm BST, online The Supergen Bioenergy Hub has recently published two briefing papers on different aspects of measuring greenhouse gas emissions: Greenhouse gas emissions – timing matters! and Accounting whole life cycle bioenergy emissions within the UNFCCC emission accounting framework. This webinar will introduce key findings highlighted in these papers, along with
- [Webinar explores temporal and accounting aspects of greenhouse gas emissions](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/webinar-explores-temporal-and-accounting-aspects-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub ran a webinar on 3 June exploring the different methodologies for accounting greenhouse gases in respect of bioenergy and biomaterials. A recording of the event is available on YouTube. The first two presentations, from Sam Cooper at the University of Bath and Andrew Welfle from the University of Manchester, introduced findings
- [Wales’s past was in coal but its future is in carbon farming](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/waless-past-was-in-coal-but-its-future-is-in-carbon-farming/) - Iain Donnison, our Resources Topic Group Leader, writes in The Conversation on alternative land use in Wales.
- [Video Presentations from Hub Assembly, Nov 5th 2014](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/video-presentations-from-hub-assembly-nov-5th-2014/) - Links to all the presentations made at the Assembly are now available on Vimeo. The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual assembly is a one-day event bringing together industrialists, academics and stakeholders to share experiences on the key challenges associated with implementing sustainable bioenergy systems. The UK had made significant progress in bioenergy research, development and deployment
- [Utilization of energy crops from contaminated land](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/utilization-of-energy-crops-from-contaminated-land/) - Invitation to take part in research project Background The Supergen Bioenergy Hub’s current research project focuses on evaluating the full value chain where biomass is grown on contaminated land, is pretreated and then converted to bioenergy, including the assessment of the environmental, economic and social impacts of this strategy. We invite you take part in this
- [Urgent tree planting and agricultural policy reform needed to achieve zero greenhouse gases by 2050](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/urgent-tree-planting-and-agricultural-policy-reform-needed-to-achieve-zero-greenhouse-gases-by-2050/) - Patricia Thornley, Director of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University, pens this month's Aston Angle, offering insight and analysis to policy makers and key stakeholders.
- [Upgrading of Biomass Pyrolysis Oil by Low Temperature Plasma (LTP) Processing](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/upgrading-of-biomass-pyrolysis-oil-by-low-temperature-plasma-ltp-processing/) - An output from Dr Yang's (Aston University) mobility award. Dr Yang Yang European Bioenergy Research Institute, Aston University 1. Introduction Biomass pyrolysis oil is a promising renewable liquid that has a strong potential to substitute fossil fuels. However, some of its characteristics do not satisfy the engine fuel requirement, such as high contents of
- [Update on Annual Assembly and series of topic workshops for spring 2022](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/update-on-annual-assembly-and-series-of-topic-workshops-for-spring-2022/) - We had hoped to hold the Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly to bring our stakeholders together in person from 14 to 16 February 2022 but, given the situation with the Omicron Covid variant, our management board agreed not to go ahead on this date. Instead, we will hold an assembly to bring together our whole
- [University of Manchester launches #On Energy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/university-of-manchester-launches-on-energy/) - University of Manchester launches #On Energy in Parliament 8th November Today, we’re launching #OnEnergy, a collection of thought leadership pieces and expert analysis on issues such as climate change, fuel poverty, energy storage, the economic viability of nuclear power and multi-energy systems. The publication can be viewed onlineand is being launched at an event in Parliament tomorrow
- [University of Bath: Research Associate position - closing date 2nd of May](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/university-of-bath-research-associate-position-closing-date-2nd-of-may/) - Research Associate (SIMPAFY) -Fixed Term Contract Mechanical Engineering Salary: Starting from £31,656, rising to £37,768 Placed On: Wednesday 13 April 2016 Closing Date: Monday 02 May 2016 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: CT3682R Life Cycle Assessment and Systems Analysis Yeast Derived Alternative to Palm Oil We are looking for a Research Associate to be part of the
- [Uncovering the mystery of the wood chip](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/uncovering-the-mystery-of-the-wood-chip/) - Gina Castell investigates mysterious disappearances, talking to Ian Shield about research uncovering the mystery of the wood chip ‘Streamlining the Supply Chain’ project is focused on how a crop grows and how you maximise that crop. The energy crops are grown from scratch, but the project also deals with material straight out the forest. However,
- [UKJEEL 2017 (September)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/ukjeel-2017-september/) - July 2017 5th UK-Japan Engineering Education League Workshop 7th-8th September 2017 James Watt South Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK September 7 Thursday 09:30: Meet at the University of Glasgow, Venue to be confirmed. 09.45: Registration 10:00-10:30: Introduction by Professor Neal Juster, Senior Vice-Principal and Deputy Vice Chancellor 10:30-11:00: Group photograph 11:00-12:00: Opening Session
- [UK-India Bioenergy Online Workshop](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/uk-india-bioenergy-online-workshop/) - Help Define International Research Priorities for Bioenergy An Online Workshop will be held on Monday 14 February 2022 (led by Professor Patricia Thornley, Director of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and, the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute ) bringing together a range of key international stakeholders from across academia, policy and industry to scope out the
- [UK-India Bioenergy Deep Dive Online Workshops](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/uk-india-bioenergy-deep-dive-online-workshops/) - We are delighted to announce a two-part series of Deep Dive Workshops for the UK-India Bioenergy research collaboration project on 11 & 17 March at 10am GMT/3.30pm IST. These events form part of the UK-India Bioenergy scoping opportunity funded by UKRI, and follows a successful first online workshop attended by over 60 participants on 14
- [UK research hubs launch latest phase of sustainable energy programme](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/uk-research-hubs-launch-latest-phase-of-sustainable-energy-programme/) - Today sees the formal launch of the latest phase of Supergen, UK Research and Innovation’s flagship programme to deliver coordinated research on sustainable energy generation, supply, distribution and use. The Supergen Bioenergy Hub, based at Aston University, leads the programme’s bioenergy work, bringing together stakeholders in academia, industry, government and society to develop sustainable bioenergy systems
- [Two new articles about uncertainties in bioenergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/two-new-articles-about-uncertainties-in-bioenergy/) - Mirjam Roeder and hub director Patricia Thornley have recently published two articles about uncertainties related to bioenergy in the Special Issue of the 22nd European Biomass Conference of the Journal for Biomass and Bioenergy.The article “How certain are greenhouse gas reductions from bioenergy? Life cycle assessment and uncertainty analysis of wood pellet-to-electricity supply chains from forest residues” show results from
- [This Glasgow project turns your concept of control inside-out](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/this-glasgow-project-turns-your-concept-of-control-inside-out/) - Gina Castell explains why. ‘What goes up, must come down.’ – Isaac Newton. The famous quote resonates with the project ‘Real Time Control of Gasifiers’, albeit with a few tweaks. The idea behind the project is what goes in, must come out: by controlling what we put into the gasifier, we can control what gas comes out of
- [The unique benefits of bioenergy and bioproducts on the path to net zero](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/the-unique-benefits-of-bioenergy-and-bioproducts-on-the-path-to-net-zero/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub recently collaborated with the Carbon Recycling Network, the Biomass Biorefinery Network, and the High Value Biorenewables Network (three of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Networks in Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy (BBSRC NIBB)) to submit a joint response to a Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Call for Evidence on The Role of
- [The potential for gasification of coffee stems to provide bioenergy for the coffee sector](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/the-potential-for-gasification-of-coffee-stems-to-provide-bioenergy-for-the-coffee-sector/) - An output from Samira Garcia's (Aston University) mobility award. With the Supergen Bioenergy Hub Mobility Grant, Ph.D. researcher Samira Garcia based at Aston University attended the 7th International Workshop: Advances in Cleaner Production in Barranquilla, Colombia during June 21st – 22nd 2018. This is a biennial workshop organized by the Advances in Cleaner Production Network (ACPN), which
- [The International Bioenergy Conference timetable is now live!](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/the-international-bioenergy-conference-timetable-is-now-live/) - The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub has been funded by the EPSRC to bring together the academic, industrial and policy communities to focus on sustainable bioenergy development. On the 22nd and 23rd of March 2017, we are running the International Bioenergy Conference which will showcase and connect the best of the UK's bioenergy research internationally as well
- [The Hub is Changing!](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/the-hub-is-changing/) - The Hub is Changing! December 2017 Newsletter update - for the latest on the 2018 proposed structure and bid Newsletter Dec 2017
- [The Anaerobic Digestion Network Research Colloquium 2017](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/the-anaerobic-digestion-network-research-colloquium-2017/) - 11-12th September 2017 The Arts Annex, Building 2a, University of Southampton The AD Network Research Colloquium features talks by recipients of AD Network funded research and special guest speakers and is an excellent chance to keep up-to-date with the latest breakthroughs and activity in academia and industry. Topics include: • New concepts in anaerobic digestion
- [The 5th UK Algae Conference - 10th July](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/the-5th-uk-algae-conference-10th-july-2/) - John McIntyre Building - University of Glasgow Friday 10th July 2015 The 5th UK Algae Conference will gather algae sector professionals from academia and industry alike. It is also an opportunity to network with your peers as well as leading academic scientists, policy makers and business managers who have influence in the algae sector. Discover
- [The 5th UK Algae Conference - 10th July](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/the-5th-uk-algae-conference-10th-july/) - John McIntyre Building - University of Glasgow Friday 10th July 2015 The 5th UK Algae Conference will gather algae sector professionals from academia and industry alike. It is also an opportunity to network with your peers as well as leading academic scientists, policy makers and business managers who have influence in the algae sector. Discover
- [Tailored drop-in sessions for industrial stakeholders](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/tailored-drop-in-sessions-for-industrial-stakeholders/) - On Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 March, our researchers will be available for you to book a slot to discuss any topic you would find useful. To help you identify the right researcher to speak to, please take a look at their areas of expertise, listed below along with their availability over the two days.
- [Sustainable bioenergy at the heart of net zero](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/sustainable-bioenergy-at-the-heart-of-net-zero/) - The World Bioenergy Association is running a programme of events during COP26 to explore the role of sustainable bioenergy in delivering global net zero. Supergen Bioenergy Hub Director Patricia Thornley will be speaking at the event on 10 November about sustainable forestry. Bridging the gap: Unlocking net zero through investment in sustainable bioenergy and BECCS
- [Sustainability of forest bioenergy: Integrating bioenergy into forest value chains](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/sustainability-of-forest-bioenergy-integrating-bioenergy-into-forest-value-chains/) - Words by Mirjam Roeder, University of Manchester The UK consumes about 25% of all globally produced forest-based wood pellets mainly to produce electricity in large-scale power stations that typically contribute 4% to the UK’s electricity supply. This makes the UK the largest consumer of wood pellets worldwide. Over 90% of these wood pellets are imported making the
- [Survey now open: Assessing the sustainability implications of bioenergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/survey-now-open-assessing-the-sustainability-implications-of-bioenergy/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub have developed a new ‘bioenergy sustainability indicator model’ that is designed to allow the assessment and comparison of bioenergy systems, resources, technologies and supply chains in a flexible manner. This model is important as bioenergy is the UK’s leading renewable energy source and is widely targeted by governments around the world
- [Supporting Industrial Bioenergy Deployment: Waste, Heat & Power](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supporting-industrial-bioenergy-deployment-waste-heat-power/) - August 2017 Tuesday 3rd of October, 12:30 - 16:30, Manchester. Supporting industrial bioenergy deployment: Research needs in waste, heat & power Background: RCUK plans to invest £5Min a multi-disciplinary Supergen bioenergy hub to act as a focal point for UK bioenergy research. The hub will connect academia with industrial and policy stakeholders to focus on
- [Supporting Bioenergy Development: Routes to BECCS & Hydrogen Production](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supporting-bioenergy-development-routes-to-beccs-hydrogen-production/) - Background: RCUK plans to invest £5Min a multi-disciplinary Supergen bioenergy hub to act as a focal point for UK bioenergy research. The hub will connect academia with industrial and policy stakeholders to focus on sustainable bioenergy development. Prof. Patricia Thornley from Aston University has been appointed to lead the hub and is currently carrying out
- [Supporting Bioenergy Demonstration: Fungible Hydrocarbons Aviation and Shipping](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supporting-bioenergy-demonstration-fungible-hydrocarbons-aviation-and-shipping/) - August 2017 Monday 25th of September 2017, 11-4pm, York. Background: RCUK plans to invest £5Min a multi-disciplinary Supergen bioenergy hub to act as a focal point for UK bioenergy research. The hub will connect academia with industrial and policy stakeholders to focus on sustainable bioenergy development. Prof. Patricia Thornley from Aston University has been appointed
- [Support for BEIS Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme competition](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/support-for-beis-hydrogen-beccs-innovation-programme-competition/) - The Department for Business, Innovation and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is providing £5 million in funding to support innovation in hydrogen BECCS (bioenergy with carbon capture and storage) technologies. You must register for the competition by 12 noon BST on 4 March 2022 and applications must be submitted by 12 noon BST on 11 March 2022.
- [Supergen webinar: What are the social impacts of the move to net zero?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-webinar-what-are-the-social-impacts-of-the-move-to-net-zero/) - The research networks of the EPSRC Supergen Programme hosted a webinar as part of EPSRC Engineering Net Zero Week, exploring the social aspects of the drive to net zero from the different hub perspectives (bioenergy, offshore renewables, energy networks, energy storage, solar and hydrogen). Discussions went beyond the environmental impacts of net zero to look
- [Supergen Showcase event, 6-8 September 2022](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-showcase-event-6-8-september-2022/) - We are delighted to announce our Supergen Bioenergy Hub Showcase event will take place on 6 – 8 September 2022 at Conference Aston, Birmingham. We are hosting a three-day programme of events for our stakeholder community from academia, policy and industry to share and celebrate the work of the hub, and engage in discussions on
- [SUPERGEN Researchers Day (Thursday 21st May - Bath) - Registration now open](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-researchers-day-thursday-21st-may-bath-registration-now-open/) - The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub researchers day is an internal event open to early career bioenergy researchers from the following institutes: Newcastle University University of Leeds University of Bath Rothamsted Research Aston University Aston University Lancaster University Imperial College London Cranfield University Robert Gordon University University of Glasgow University of Southampton Harper Adams University Centre for
- [SUPERGEN Researchers Day - Glasgow](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-researchers-day-glasgow-2/) - April 2017 To register for this internal event or for more information, please email Laura.OKeefe@manchester.ac.uk. SUPERGEN Researchers Meeting 11th and 12th of May University of Glasgow Engineering and scientific research aims to increase our knowledge and understanding of the world and systems around us. However, increasingly, researchers are also being asked to deliver impact from
- [SUPERGEN Researchers Day - Glasgow](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-researchers-day-glasgow/) - IMPACT SUPERGEN Researchers Meeting 11th and 12th of May University of Glasgow Engineering and scientific research aims to increase our knowledge and understanding of the world and systems around us. However, increasingly, researchers are also being asked to deliver impact from this new knowledge. So this year the SUPERGEN Bioenergy hub’s researchers’ meeting will, of course,
- [Supergen researcher to lead project looking at commercial viability of bioenergy systems in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-researcher-to-lead-project-looking-at-commercial-viability-of-bioenergy-systems-in-sub-saharan-africa/) - Mirjam Röder, from the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University, is set to lead the academic research component of the second phase of the Bioenergy for Sustainable Local Energy Services and Energy Access in Africa (BSEAA) programme, following a consortium appointment by The Carbon Trust. The project comes
- [Supergen programme explores the decarbonisation of energy in the maritime sector](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-programme-explores-the-decarbonisation-of-energy-in-the-maritime-sector/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub, alongside the Supergen Energy Storage Network+ and Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub, hosted a workshop on the 25 January that brought together their academic networks, policymakers and industry around the challenges and opportunities presented by maritime decarbonisation. The Supergen Hubs were joined by the UK Department for Transport who outlined the
- [Supergen Programme early career researchers cross-hub webinar](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-programme-early-career-researchers-cross-hub-webinar/) - Tuesday 23 June, 10-11am BST, online (Zoom) We are hosting our first in a new series of cross-hub webinars to allow early career researchers (ECRs) from all the Supergen hubs to connect and share their exciting projects. This will be a great chance to see what research is happening across the whole Supergen network and
- [Supergen Programme delivers vision for net zero future at energy research conference](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-programme-delivers-vision-for-net-zero-future-at-energy-research-conference/) - Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) taking place in Glasgow later this year, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)-funded Supergen Programme brought together the energy research community from 1 to 3 September 2021 to focus on the challenge of delivering net zero. The six hubs (covering bioenergy, solar, offshore renewables,
- [Supergen programme announces net zero conference exploring the role of energy research ahead of COP26](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-programme-announces-net-zero-conference-exploring-the-role-of-energy-research-ahead-of-cop26/) - During the 21st United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP21) hosted in Paris during 2015, world leaders committed to keeping global temperature level rise well below 2C above pre-industrial levels, whilst pursuing strategies to limit warming to 1.5C. This year COP26 is being hosted by the UK, in partnership with Italy, providing the UK
- [SUPERGEN Newsletter](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-newsletter/) - The first SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub newsletter of 2015 is now available for download. Issue 1 includes information on: Our annual hub assembly South African Food-Fuel workshop UK-Columbia Bioenergy Collaborations Rothamsted demonstration event Our new challenge projects Lancaster University Project SHARE network Small Grant Fund Future Events
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub welcomes the CCC's priority recommendation for a UK biomass strategy aligned to net zero](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-welcomes-the-cccs-priority-recommendation-for-a-uk-biomass-strategy-aligned-to-net-zero/) - Last week the Climate Change Committee (CCC) published its latest Progress Report to the UK Parliament, highlighting the need for a Biomass Strategy that is aligned to the UK’s path to net zero as a priority recommendation. The report stated that the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy should “Deliver a biomass strategy that
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Showcase event - booking now open!](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-showcase-event-booking-now-open/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub Showcase event will take place on 6 – 8 September 2022 at Conference Aston on Aston University campus in Birmingham. We are hosting a three-day programme of events for our stakeholder community from academia, policy and industry to share and celebrate the work of the hub, and engage in discussions on
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub response to the biomass strategy call for evidence](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-response-to-the-biomass-strategy-call-for-evidence/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub coordinated a joint response to the recent Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Call for Evidence on the role of biomass in achieving net zero. The evidence submission was developed in collaboration with three of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Networks in Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy (BBSRC
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub response to Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee inquiry into agriculture, achieving net-zero emissions](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-response-to-environment-food-and-rural-affairs-committee-inquiry-into-agriculture-achieving-net-zero-emissions/) - The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee inquiry examines how agriculture can achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 whilst maintaining food production. It will also look at how those affected in farming communities can be supported through the transition fairly. The committee invited written submissions in response to its terms of reference. The Supergen Bioenergy Hub
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Researchers Day - 2nd of May - Glasgow](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-researchers-day-2nd-of-may-glasgow/) - We would like to invite researchers from all our hub partners to attend our annual Researchers Day on the 2nd of May. This event is open to research staff from all our hub partners (even if you are not directly funded by the hub), which includes the following institutes: AFBI, Aberystwyth University, Aston University, Bath University, Centre for
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub rapid response funding call](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-rapid-response-funding-call/) - We're delighted to announce the launch of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub flexible funding call, offering rapid response funding to the UK bioenergy research community. Rapid response funding is intended to support the UK’s bioenergy research community in responding to industrial and policy challenges that arise during the lifetime of the Hub and in developing active
- [A bioenergy research prospectus for Southern Africa](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/a-bioenergy-research-prospectus-for-southern-africa/) - We are pleased to present the report based around a workshop funded by the British Council which was held in South Africa in September 2014. The workshop was organized by Dr Patricia Thornley of Aston University and Prof. Emile van Zyl of the University of Stellenbosch. Expert mentors included Prof. Jim Lynch (emeritus Surrey), Prof.
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub on the royal agenda](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-on-the-royal-agenda/) - The Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies (CSCT) at the University of Bath – one of our core partners – hosted a visit by the University’s Chancellor, HRH The Earl of Wessex, to learn more about the centre’s achievements and vision for the future. As a cross-disciplinary research centre, CSCT research includes developing clean energy technologies, replacing crude
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub flexible funding – call for proposals](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-flexible-funding-call-for-proposals/) - Proposals are invited for up to two flexible funding projects worth £100,000 to investigate the potential for co-production of bioenergy and bioproducts from UK resources to deliver sustainable environmental benefits, in the areas of algae and marine feedstocks, biological pathways to biomass derived gases and global land use. The closing date for proposals is 30
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Fellowship Webinar](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-fellowship-webinar/) - Our call for up to two Supergen Fellowships will launch in October 2020, and a webinar will be held on 14 October 14:30-16:30 BST to explain the call priorities and expectations of what proposals will address. The webinar will be held via Blackboard Collaborate, and a link will be sent to attendees on the morning
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Director to address Climate Assembly UK on the role of bioenergy on the path to net zero](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-director-to-address-climate-assembly-uk-on-the-role-of-bioenergy-on-the-path-to-net-zero/) - Patricia Thornley, Director of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute at Aston University, will this weekend present to the UK citizens’ assembly on climate change, to inform their deliberations on how best the UK can meet its target to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Climate Assembly UK was commissioned
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Director meets with UK's new Science Minister](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-director-meets-with-uks-new-science-minister/) - On Thursday 27 February, our director Patricia Thornley visited the University of Nottingham for a roundtable discussion with the new Science Minister Amanda Solloway MP about women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). The roundtable was part of a showcase event from Midlands Innovation highlighting the world-leading research, academic and technical expertise in the
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Director delivers talk on the role of bioenergy in the UK's green economy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-director-delivers-talk-on-the-role-of-bioenergy-in-the-uks-green-economy/) - On February 16 Hub Director, Prof. Patricia Thornley, gave a talk as part of Oxford Energy's webinar series, titled "Biomass and Bioenergy: a vital component of the UK’s green economy?" during which she gave an insight into the future of UK bioenergy and what research and innovation needs must be addressed to make it a
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Director contributes to special report on climate science and policy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-director-contributes-to-special-report-on-climate-science-and-policy/) - Patricia Thornley, Director of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute at Aston University, recently contributed to the Science|Business Special Report titled "Bridging the gap between climate science and policy", supported by Elsevier. The report summarises the outcomes of a discussion that Prof. Thornley and other experts from the worlds of
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Director appointed to Science Advisory Council of the Department for Transport](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-director-appointed-to-science-advisory-council-of-the-department-for-transport/) - Director of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub Patricia Thornley has been appointed to the Science Advisory Council of the Department for Transport (DfT). Professor Thornley is an international leader in assessing the sustainability of energy systems. Her work contributes to the understanding of how to best use low-carbon technologies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions linked to climate
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Case Studies](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-case-studies/) - The vision of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub is to enable and stimulate the development of a sustainable UK bioenergy sector. This is supported through the Hub’s whole system research approach that encompasses all aspects of bioenergy expertise to identify pathways for delivering bioenergy with wider social, economic and environmental benefits. We have adopted a case
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Bioeconomy Sustainability Indicator Model](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-bioeconomy-sustainability-indicator-model/) - Our new Bioeconomy Sustainability Indicator Model (BSIM) is a flexible tool to map the sustainability of bioeconomy projects. The BSIM can be used to analyse specific elements within bioeconomy projects from specific biomass resources, supply chains, technologies or whole bioeconomy project value chains. Access the Bioeconomy Sustainability Indicator Model (BSIM) The BSIM can be downloaded
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub awards funding to assess potential of processing pathways for UK biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-awards-funding-to-assess-potential-of-processing-pathways-for-uk-biomass/) - We’re delighted to announce the recipient of our flexible funding award to investigate the potential for co-production of bioenergy and bioproducts from UK resources to deliver sustainable environmental benefits. Funding of £100,000 has been awarded to Professor Edward Lester from the University of Nottingham to lead a project looking at optimising integrated bioenergy and high-value
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub awards flexible funding to projects investigating microalgae and land use implications](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-awards-flexible-funding-to-projects-investigating-microalgae-and-land-use-implications/) - We are delighted to announce the two successful recipients of our flexible funding challenge call in the areas of land use change, anaerobic digestion and marine biomass. Dr Ian Watson of the University of Glasgow has been awarded £100k to work on “removing bottlenecks from microalgal processing for demand-led whole algal partitioning for nutritional and
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub at the Climate Exp0, 17-21 May, online](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-at-the-climate-exp0-17-21-may-online/) - Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) being held in Glasgow during November this year, the Climate Exp0 will bring together policymakers, academics, practitioners, students and members of the public to collaborate, share and debate climate change science and policy. We are delighted that several of our researchers from across our Hub Topic
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub at formal launch of rice straw biogas facility in the Philippines](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-at-formal-launch-of-rice-straw-biogas-facility-in-the-philippines/) - Supergen Bioenergy Hub researchers, Professor Patricia Thornley and Dr Mirjam Roeder, have travelled to the Philippines for the formal launch of an anaerobic digestion pilot facility that converts rice straw to biogas. The Rice Straw to Biogas (R2B) project – a joint initiative between Straw Innovations Ltd, Supergen Bioenergy Hub, QUBE Renewables and the University
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub at EuroScience Open Forum 2022](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-at-euroscience-open-forum-2022/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub team are delighted to be hosting a Fishbowl event on 'Sustainability Forestry and Bioenergy' at the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) on Thursday, 14th July at 11:15 - 12:30 CEST in Kamerlingh Onnes Building (KOG) in Leiden. ESOF 2022 offers the scientific community a platform for interdisciplinary and intersectional debate about scientific
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub at EUBCE 2021, 26-29 April, online](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-at-eubce-2021-26-29-april-online/) - The 29th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (EUBCE) will be taking place online during 26-29 April and we are delighted to announce that several researchers from our member institutions will be taking part, presenting their latest research in the areas below, through a mixture of plenary and keynote presentations, oral presentations and posters: Bioenergy with
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub at EUBCE 2020, 6-9 July](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-at-eubce-2020-6-9-july/) - 6-9 July, Online EUBCE (the European Biomass Conference and Exhibition) 2020 ‘Bioeconomy’s role in the post-pandemic economic recovery’ will be taking place virtually between 6-9 July, and several of our researchers will be taking part. Mirjam Röder will be presenting ‘Environmental Performance and Trade-Offs of Biogas Production from Rice Straw’ as part of the Environmental
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub at EUBCE 2019](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-at-eubce-2019/) - From Monday 27 to Thursday 30 May, Lisbon plays host to the 27th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (EUBCE). The Supergen Bioenergy Hub will be there to exhibit and present on a range of topics. Come along to stand 42 to find out about what we do and how you can get involved. Take a
- [SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub at All Energy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-at-all-energy/) - All-Energy, the UK’s largest renewable energy event, is taking place on 10th & 11th May 2017 in Glasgow. Since its launch in 2001, All-Energy has provided the industry suppliers, experts and thought-leaders from the renewable energy supply chain the opportunity to connect with new customers, increase their sales opportunities and expand business networks in this
- [SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Assembly 2016](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-assembly-2016/) - September 2016 9:30 - 6pm Thursday 17th November 2016 Sheffield, UK The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2016 will take place on Thursday 17th of November from 9:30-6pm. This year's assembly is a closed event and is open to hub members only. To find out if you are eligable to attend, please check out the list
- [SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Assembly (25th October 2017)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-assembly-25th-october-2017-2/) - July 2017 Supergen Bioenergy Hub Assembly 2017 Wednesday 25th of October Hillsborough, Northern Ireland This year’s Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly will take place on the 25th of October at the Agri Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland (BT26 6DR). For more information please click here: Registration now open Supergen Bioenergy Hub Assembly
- [SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Assembly (25th October 2017)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-assembly-25th-october-2017/) - Supergen Bioenergy Hub Assembly 2017 Wednesday 25th of October 2017 Hillsborough, Northern Ireland This year’s Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly will take place on the 25th of October at the Agri Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland (BT26 6DR). As with previous years, there will be other events taking place on either side
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2020 focuses on the UK biomass strategy, collaboration and the path to net zero](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-annual-assembly-2020-focuses-on-the-uk-biomass-strategy-collaboration-and-the-path-to-net-zero/) - This year our Annual Assembly took place online, due to the ongoing situation around Covid-19, showcasing the Hub’s latest work in areas ranging from sustainability frameworks, thermal conversion technologies, hydrogen and biomass feedstocks. Over 180 colleagues, partners and stakeholders from industry, policy and academia came together to discuss the UK biomass strategy, opportunities for collaboration
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2020](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-annual-assembly-2020/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly brings together our network to showcase the exciting work going on at the Hub and this year we will be hosting it virtually, on the 16-17 of November. The morning of Monday 16 November will see the Early Career Researcher Forum begin at 09:00 GMT, being planned and hosted
- [SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2015 (Nov 2015)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-annual-assembly-2015-nov-2015/) - The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub annual assembly 2015 is taking place on Thursday 19th of November at Rothamsted Research. More details will be posted shortly, please save the date. For information regarding the 2014 assembly please click here.
- [SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2014 - Timetable](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-annual-assembly-2014-timetable/) - Conference registration has now closed. However, there will be a live stream on this website on the day of the event. The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual assembly is a one-day event which will bring together industrialists, academics and stakeholders to share experiences on the key challenges associated with implementing sustainable bioenergy systems. The UK had
- [SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly - Agenda now available](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-annual-assembly-agenda-now-available/) - The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly will take place on Thursday 19th of November at Rothamsted Research. Registration closes on the 5th of November, we reached capactity last year so please register now to secure your place. The conference fee is £70 and includes all refreshments, drinks reception and conference dinner. The assembly will start at 10:30
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub and Department for Transport fund innovative research into bioenergy carbon capture, storage and utilisation in the transport sector](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-and-department-for-transport-fund-innovative-research-into-bioenergy-carbon-capture-storage-and-utilisation-in-the-transport-sector/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub has announced the results of its first flexible funding call of £200,000, awarded jointly with the Department for Transport. Following an anonymised screening process designed to ensure impartiality and encourage diversity in the applications, two awards have been made to researchers from Loughborough University and Herriott Watt. Applicants were invited to
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub - Researchers' Day Meeting 2021](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-researchers-day-meeting-2021/) - At the Supergen Bioenergy Hub we are bringing together the latest scientific and engineering research around our six bioenergy system case studies, in order to evaluate their sustainability and potential contribution to the UK’s bioenergy future, during our virtual Researchers' Day Meeting on 7 May. Our call for abstracts was enthusiastically responded to by researchers
- [Supergen Bioenergy Flexible Funding Programme - Call for Proposals](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-flexible-funding-programme-call-for-proposals/) - Proposals are invited for research-related activities which support the Supergen Bioenergy hub’s core objectives. Flexible Funding 2017 Issue Date: 10th October 2017 Closing Date: 22nd November 2017 Type: Invitation for proposals Summary Proposals are invited for research-related activities which support the Supergen Bioenergy hub’s core objectives. The SUPERGEN Bioenergy hub invites proposals for its “flexible funding”
- [Supergen Bioenergy App](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-app/) - We are delighted to announce the launch of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub's new interactive research app. You can access it at: supergen-bioenergy.netlify.app Created by Andrew Welfle following a successful application for Hub rapid response funding, and developed in conjunction with Imago Software at the University of Manchester, this innovative app enables you to explore our
- [Sugarcane Landscapes Workshop (6th of July)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/sugarcane-landscapes-workshop-6th-of-july/) - A networking event and workshop organised by STEaPP, UCL in collaboration with Supergen Bioenergy Hub. Date: Wednesday 6th of July Time: 9:30am - 4:45pm Location: University College London This workshop is intended to promote discussion between individuals and organisations working on sugarcane and sugarcane related topics. Focusing on the impact of EU Sugar Policy reforms on
- [Sugar, Oh Honey Honey. You Are My Candy Girl…Or Should I Say Energy Girl?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/sugar-oh-honey-honey-you-are-my-candy-girlor-should-i-say-energy-girl/) - Although The Archies were definitely talking about sweet treats, Gina Castell talks to Miriam Röder about hub research using the sweet stuff for its own purposes. Sugarcane, a common plant in South Africa. It’s known as a cash crop, because people earn cash with it (if you hadn’t already guessed). Sugarcane is mainly used to
- [Submit your abstract for the Supergen Bioenergy Hub-curated sessions at FERIA 2020](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/submit-your-abstract-for-the-supergen-bioenergy-hub-curated-sessions-at-feria-2020/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub will curate two sessions at the first FERIA conference, to be held at the University of Nottingham from 14 to 16 September 2020. The FERIA (Fuel and Energy Research and its Applications) conference is organised by the Fuel and Energy Research Forum, and is the successor to the ECCRIA (European Conference
- [Short course: Energy from Biomass Combustion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/short-course-energy-from-biomass-combustion/) - Run by our partner the University of Leeds and featuring speakers such as Rob Holland (University of Southampton), Neil Harrison (re:heat) and Peter Coleman (BEIS), this course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the status and developments in energy delivery from biomass combustion, with a focus mainly on biomass for electricity and heat.
- [Sharing Supergen Bioenergy Hub research at COP26](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/sharing-supergen-bioenergy-hub-research-at-cop26/) - On Energy Day at COP26 (26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties) Patricia Thornley, Joanna Sparks, Dan Taylor and Catriona Heaton led two public engagement events in Glasgow. Build your own biorefinery game, exhibition stand in COP26 Green Zone All day on 4 November, the Supergen Bioenergy Hub hosted a ‘Build your own
- [SHARE your research competition - closing date 8th of April](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/share-your-research-competition-closing-date-8th-of-april/) - SHARE Your Research Competition Closing date: Friday 8th of April SHARE your bioenergy research! Background: Publishing in good scientific journals is essential to share your research with the academic community in your field. Exhibiting with the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub stand at numerous events has highlighted that there are many other groups, including industry and policymakers, who
- [SHARE research sandpit (April)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/share-research-sandpit-april/) - Bioenergy's contribution to achieving strategic environmental targets in a coherent, sustainable and cost-effective manner: challenges in the UK and globally 6th and 7th of April, Leeds. A research sandpit is being organised by the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub SHARE network for PhD students and early career researchers, who will be invited to develop research project ideas
- [SHARE research sandpit - 6th and 7th of April (Leeds)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/share-research-sandpit-6th-and-7th-of-april-leeds/) - Bioenergy's contribution to achieving strategic environmental targets in a coherent, sustainable and cost-effective manner: challenges in the UK and globally 6th and 7th of April, Leeds. A research sandpit is being organised by the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub SHARE networkfor PhD students and early career researchers, who will be invited to develop research project ideas with fellow attendees.
- [SHARE Network Meeting 6th November 2014](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/share-network-meeting-6th-november-2014/) - Details of the early career researchers meeting following the Assembly. Early career bioenergy researchers are invited to the SHARE network event on 6th Nov at the European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University in Birmingham. The timings for Thursday 6th are as follows: 9:30 Start 9:30 Election of chair and vice-chair for
- [SHARE media online training workshop: Promote your research through short videos](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/share-media-online-training-workshop-promote-your-research-through-short-videos/) - In this technical, hands-on workshop, you will learn about filming, podcasting, editing and producing short videos to disseminate your research and scientific activities, and put this into practice by producing your own short video. This free online workshop is open to all SHARE members to receive technical training and improve your communication skills. You will
- [SHARE alumna profile: Carly Whittaker](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/share-alumna-profile-carly-whittaker/) - Carly Whittaker is Principal Sustainability and Compliance Specialist in the RTFO Unit at the Department for Transport. She will be speaking and sharing her experiences at the SHARE Early Career Researchers’ Forum on Wednesday 13 May in Glasgow. Find out more about SHARE. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your current role?
- [Seeing the wood for the trees: Forest bioenergy and greenhouse gas emissions](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/seeing-the-wood-for-the-trees-forest-bioenergy-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions/) - Words by Carly Whittaker, Rothamsted Research There are a number of key points of concern that are raised by Chatham House that surround the calculation of net GHG emissions from the combustion of bioenergy from forest resources: They state that the GHG emissions from providing a unit of energy from solid biomass are higher than
- [Secondment networking event for early career researchers and businesses](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/secondment-networking-event-for-early-career-researchers-and-businesses/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub SHARE Network are planning an event for our Early Career Researchers on the afternoon of Thursday 6 May to meet with, and hear about, possible secondment opportunities with companies from within the bioenergy sector. The Hub has some funding available to support researchers from our partner institutes to take up these opportunities. The
- [Searching for the new 'fossil fuel'](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/searching-for-the-new-fossil-fuel/) - Gina Castell collects bite-size version of innovate hub research going on at Newcastle. Find out how Professor Adam Harvey searches for the new ‘fossil fuel’ of the world. The ‘Gasification Integration’ SuperGEN project at Newcastle is a trailblazer, paving the way with its innovative methods and shaping our bioenergy future. But already confused by the
- [Save the date: Supergen Bioenergy Hub annual assembly](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/save-the-date-supergen-bioenergy-hub-annual-assembly/) - Annual assembly, 16-17 November 2020, online Please save the date for our first Supergen Bioenergy Hub annual assembly, taking place on 16-17 November 2020, which will feature a range of presentations from researchers showcasing the exciting work happening at the Hub. The event will be online due to ongoing restrictions on travel in response to
- [Royal Society report: Sustainable synthetic carbon based fuels for transport](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/royal-society-report-sustainable-synthetic-carbon-based-fuels-for-transport/) - Supergen Bioenergy Hub has contributed to a new policy briefing on the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable synthetic carbon-based fuels, in this case electro fuels (efuels) and synthetic biofuels, for transport requirements. Visit the Royal Society website to find out more and download the full report.
- [Rothamsted Research event on Wednesday 4th February 2015](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/rothamsted-research-event-on-wednesday-4th-february-2015/) - ‌Demonstration of a medium scale harvesting head for Short Rotation Coppice Sutton Grange, Retford, DN22 8SB Wednesday 4th February 2015 SUPERGEN bioenergy hub researchers based at Rothamsted research are holding a demonstration event on Wednesday 4th of February at Sutton Grange Farm. This will provide you with an opportunity to see and discuss:
- [Rice growing produces tonnes of excess straw – can we turn it into ‘bioenergy’?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/rice-growing-produces-tonnes-of-excess-straw-can-we-turn-it-into-bioenergy/) - Our Systems Topic Group lead, Mirjam Röder, writes in The Conversation about the work of the Rice Straw to Biogas project in The Philippines.
- [Retire all existing and planned fossil fuel power plants to limit warming to 1.5°C](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/retire-all-existing-and-planned-fossil-fuel-power-plants-to-limit-warming-to-1-5c/) - Vectors Topic Group Leader, Marcelle McManus, writes in The Conversation about the urgent need to decommission fossil fuel power plants.
- [Researchers' Day and Early Career Researchers' Forum](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/researchers-day-and-early-career-researchers-forum/) - Our Researchers' Day will take place on Thursday 23 June, 9am-4.45pm at the University of Glasgow. It will be an opportunity for members of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, particularly from academia, to get together to share research and updates. We will be covering the work of our four Topic Groups (Resources, Pre-treatment and Conversion, Vectors and
- [Researcher Mobility Awards - now open!](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/researcher-mobility-awards-now-open/) - RESEARCHER MOBILITY AWARDS Closing date: 27th of April 2018 We would like to invite applications from any Early Career Researchers who are already SHARE members – or who are eligible to become a SHARE member* – wishing to undertake mobility activities between May and end of July 2018, to share and disseminate their work
- [Research Priorities in Biomass Resources](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/research-priorities-in-biomass-resources-2/) - August 2017 Wednesday 27th of September 2017, 12:30-16:15, Oxford. Research priorities in biomass resources (including energy crops, residues, forest products and wastes) Background: RCUK plans to invest £5Min a multi-disciplinary Supergen bioenergy hub to act as a focal point for UK bioenergy research. The hub will connect academia with industrial and policy stakeholders to focus
- [Research Priorities in Biomass Resources](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/research-priorities-in-biomass-resources/) - Research priorities in biomass resources (including energy crops, residues, forest products and wastes) Background: RCUK plans to invest £5Min a multi-disciplinary Supergen bioenergy hub to act as a focal point for UK bioenergy research. The hub will connect academia with industrial and policy stakeholders to focus on sustainable bioenergy development. Prof. Patricia Thornley from Aston
- [Research Priorities in Biomass Pre-treatment Technologies](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/research-priorities-in-biomass-pre-treatment-technologies/) - August 2017 Thursday 26th of October 2017, Hillsborough. Research priorities in biomass pre-treatment technologies Background: RCUK plans to invest £5Min a multi-disciplinary Supergen bioenergy hub to act as a focal point for UK bioenergy research. The hub will connect academia with industrial and policy stakeholders to focus on sustainable bioenergy development. Prof. Patricia Thornley from
- [Research Priorities in Biomass Conversion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/research-priorities-in-biomass-conversion/) - August 2017 Thursday 16th of November, Cardiff Background: RCUK plans to invest £5Min a multi-disciplinary Supergen bioenergy hub to act as a focal point for UK bioenergy research. The hub will connect academia with industrial and policy stakeholders to focus on sustainable bioenergy development. Prof. Patricia Thornley from Aston University has been appointed to lead
- [Research Priorities in Bioenergy Vectors](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/research-priorities-in-bioenergy-vectors/) - August 2017 Monday 6th of November 2017, Drax. Research priorities in bioenergy vectors (electricity, heat, liquid fuels, hydrogen, biochemicals and bioproducts) Background: RCUK plans to invest £5Min a multi-disciplinary Supergen bioenergy hub to act as a focal point for UK bioenergy research. The hub will connect academia with industrial and policy stakeholders to focus on
- [Research Priorities in Bioenergy Systems Analysis](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/research-priorities-in-bioenergy-systems-analysis/) - August 2017 Mon 9 October 2017, 11:00 – 14:30, Edinburgh. Research priorities in bioenergy systems analysis Background: RCUK plans to invest £5Min a multi-disciplinary Supergen bioenergy hub to act as a focal point for UK bioenergy research. The hub will connect academia with industrial and policy stakeholders to focus on sustainable bioenergy development. Prof. Patricia
- [Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Bioenergy System Modelling](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/research-associate-senior-research-associate-in-bioenergy-system-modelling/) - University College London - UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources/UCL Energy Institute UCL are currently advertising for a 2-year Research Associate/Senior Research Associate position in bioenergy system modelling, as part of the SUPERGEN Challenge Bioenergy Value Chains project: Location: London Salary: £33,353 to £48,873 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent
- [Research Associate position at Imperial College](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/research-associate-position-at-imperial-college/) - Research Associate - Imperial College London Salary £36,070-£43,350 per annum South Kensington Campus Deadline - 11th of October Imperial Centre for Energy Policy and Technology (ICEPT) undertakes research in bioenergy, solar energy, decentralised and sustainable energy systems, transitions to low carbon energy systems and energy in developing countries. ICEPT is part of the Centre for Environmental
- [Report on EUBC&E Side Event - Can bioenergy pay back carbon debt in time?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/report-on-eubce-side-event-can-bioenergy-pay-back-carbon-debt-in-time/) - The SUPERGEN Bioenergy hub successfully hosted a parallel event attended by scientists, decision makers and stakeholders at the 22nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition in Hamburg on Tuesday 24th of June. Click here for further details and a brief report. The event started with an introductory presentation from SUPERGEN bioenergy hub director Patricia Thornley, before
- [Registration now open: SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Assembly 2016](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/registration-now-open-supergen-bioenergy-hub-assembly-2016/) - 9:30 - 6pm Thursday 17th November 2016 Sheffield, UK Registration is now open for the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2016 which will take place on Thursday 17th of November from 9:30-6pm. This year's assembly is a closed event and is open to hub members only. To find out if you are eligable to attend, please check
- [Registration now open: African Bioenergy Opportunities Workshop](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/registration-now-open-african-bioenergy-opportunities-workshop/) - Date: Wednesday 16th of November Time: 12pm-5pm Location: Inox, University of Sheffield This event will provide an opportunity to learn more about bioenergy opportunities for UK researchers and businesses in sub Saharan Africa. There will be presentations from bioenergy researchers of their current work and ideas for implementation, which will be of interest to technology and
- [Registration now open Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2017 (25th October)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/registration-now-open-supergen-bioenergy-hub-annual-assembly-2017-25th-october/) - Registration is now closed SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2017 Location: AFBI conference centre, Hillsborough, NI, BT26 6DR Date: 25th October 2017 Time: 10:30 – 6pm (conference dinner to follow) The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub aims to bring together industry, academia and other stakeholders to focus on the research and knowledge challenges associated with increasing the contribution of UK bioenergy to meet
- [Registration now open for the 2015 SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Assembly](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/registration-now-open-for-the-2015-supergen-bioenergy-hub-assembly/) - Date: 19th November 2015 Location:Rothamsted Research, Harpenden (AL5 2JQ) The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual assembly is a one-day event which brings together industrialists, academics and stakeholders. Our annual assembly offers the opportunity for industrialists to make relevant connections with those leading key bioenergy research areas in academia, for academics to gain understanding of the
- [REGATEC 2016 (May)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/regatec-2016-may/) - 3rd International Conference on Renewable Energy Gas Technology, REGATEC 2016 10-11 May 2016, Scandic Triangeln, Malmö, Sweden REGATEC 2016 has a technical and industrial focus and is directed towards microbial and thermochemical conversion of biomass and waste to biomethane, Power-to-gas, gasification of biomass and waste for CHP production, and cryogenic upgrading/liquefaction. REGATEC includes plenary and
- [REGATEC 2016 (May 2016)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/regatec-2016-may-2016/) - 3rd International Conference on Renewable Energy Gas Technology, REGATEC 2016 10-11 May 2016, Scandic Triangeln, Malmö, Sweden REGATEC 2016 has a technical and industrial focus and is directed towards microbial and thermochemical conversion of biomass and waste to biomethane, Power-to-gas, gasification of biomass and waste for CHP production, and cryogenic upgrading/liquefaction. REGATEC includes plenary and
- [Reflections on the COP26 journey](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/reflections-on-the-cop26-journey/) - As COP26 comes to a close, our Director Patricia Thornley shares her thoughts with us on the United Nations Climate Change Conference: "COP26 has been an interesting 11 days: high hopes; positive feelings; some welcome announcements on deforestation, methane, coal, international co-operation. But there has been a disconnect between the hot topics of electric vehicles
- [Recording from webinar on net zero governance in a post-COP26 world, 26 January 2022](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/recording-from-webinar-on-net-zero-governance-in-a-post-cop26-world-26-january-2022-2/) - Following their on behalf of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the University of Nottingham Energy Institute to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee call for evidence on Net Zero Governance, Alison Mohr and Mirjam Roeder led a webinar interrogating the evidence submitted and discussing their recommendations. To deliver cross-Government climate action at
- [Recording from webinar on net zero governance in a post-COP26 world, 26 January 2022](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/recording-from-webinar-on-net-zero-governance-in-a-post-cop26-world-26-january-2022/) - Following their on behalf of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the University of Nottingham Energy Institute to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee call for evidence on Net Zero Governance, Alison Mohr and Mirjam Roeder led a webinar interrogating the evidence submitted and discussing their recommendations. To deliver cross-Government climate action at
- [Ready to Burn Launch Event](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/ready-to-burn-launch-event/) - The Ready to Burn launch event is taking place in Manchester on the 3rd of October, for more info please contact info@woodsure.co.uk
- [REA report: Ministers must commit to 16% bioenergy to safeguard UK energy security](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/rea-report-ministers-must-commit-to-16-bioenergy-to-safeguard-uk-energy-security/) - An industry-led report from the Renewable Energy Association (REA), with academic input from the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, has urged ministers to commit to 16% of the UK’s primary energy supply coming from bioenergy by 2032 in order to sustain UK energy security; Bioenergy’s contribution must more than double by 2032 in order to meet demand
- [REA event: REA Bioenergy Strategy Launch](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/rea-event-rea-bioenergy-strategy-launch/) - 5 September, Thatcher Room, Portcullis House, Westminster The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has brought together industry experts, civil servants and academics, including members of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, to develop the REA Bioenergy Strategy. The full strategy will be launched at a parliamentary event on 5 September and is open to the general public -
- [Pyro 2016 (May 2016)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/pyro-2016-may-2016/) - Pyro2016 will offer a platform where scientists, from academia as well as industry, can meet to discuss the recent advances in pyrolysis science and technology. ​ We intend to propose a scientific program with a good balance between fundamentals and applied work in various fields (biomass, organic geochemistry, wastes, polymers, art and forensic, etc.). Studies dealing with
- [Public Event: Should we expand UK Bioenergy?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/public-event-should-we-expand-uk-bioenergy/) - Location: Queen's University, Belfast Date: Tuesday 24th of October 2017 Time: 6pm start (coffee from 5:30 - drinks reception to follow) STOP PRESS!!!! Registration closes soon 22nd October at 16.00 unless full before - please visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/should-we-expand-uk-bioenergy-tickets-38074538971 Background In recent weeks we have seen the devastating power of extreme weather events in America and the Carribean and scientists tell
- [Professional short course: Practical process engineering – interdisciplinary understanding of a process plant](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/professional-short-course-practical-process-engineering-interdisciplinary-understanding-of-a-process-plant/) - This course combines classes, workshops and live demonstrations in a 1 MW bioenergy process plant for combined heat and power generation. You will be operating, monitoring and controlling a number of subsystems from the control room. This course has been rated "outstanding" by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE): "The course is well balanced between
- [Postponed Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly 2022 – your feedback needed](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/postponed-supergen-bioenergy-hub-annual-assembly-2022-your-feedback-needed/) - We had hoped to hold our Annual Assembly in person from 14 to 16 February but, given the ongoing situation with the Omicron Covid variant, our management board has agreed not to go ahead on this date. Instead we will monitor the situation and government advice (a review is expected by 26 January) and update
- [Postgraduate students: Submit your entry for the REA Future Game Changers Award](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/postgraduate-students-submit-your-entry-for-the-rea-future-game-changers-award/) - The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) is launching a new award for this year’s British Renewable Energy Awards to find postgraduate students who will be 'Future Game Changers' in the field of renewable energy and technology. The winning postgraduate student will present an innovative idea or concept that could accelerate the race
- [Policy briefing on biomass availability](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/policy-briefing-on-biomass-availability/) - Bioenergy is an integral part of the UK’s plans to achieve its greenhouse gas reduction objectives. Addressing the question of biomass availability in the UK is key to scaling up deployment of bioenergy systems. At the end of January, the Supergen Bioenergy Hub held a policy briefing on biomass availability, bringing together those involved in
- [Picking at the fine grains of the SUPERGEN Rice Straw Project, Southeast Asia.](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/picking-at-the-fine-grains-of-the-supergen-rice-straw-project-southeast-asia/) - Gina Castell in conversation with Prof. Patricia Thornley at Aston University, exposes the environmental issues, climate change benefits and social impacts. The Rice Straw project in the Philippines is really about two things. Firstly, there is a really big problem with rice straw. Farmers only have a short amount of time before they need to
- [PhD studentship: Towards an aviation fuel through hydrothermal liquefaction of biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/phd-studentship-towards-an-aviation-fuel-through-hydrothermal-liquefaction-of-biomass/) - Applications are invited for a three-year postgraduate studentship funded by the School of Engineering and Applied Science, to be undertaken within the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI, where the Supergen Bioenergy Hub is based) at Aston University. The successful applicant will join an established experimental team working on hydrothermal processing of biomass. Apply online.
- [PhD Opportunity: Sustainable Biological and Synthetic Pathways for the Production of Future Automotive Energy Storage Media (or Fuels)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/phd-opportunity-sustainable-biological-and-synthetic-pathways-for-the-production-of-future-automotive-energy-storage-media-or-fuels/) - Application Deadline: 30 June 2016 Details This project is an EPSRC Case Award studentship between the University of Bath and a leading car manufacturer. The student will be undertaking research into fuel use within vehicles over a life cycle perspective. This will require the student to have or to build knowledge in life cycle assessment, fuels
- [Perspectives widened and knowledge gaps bridged at conference on ‘Building a sustainable European biofuel industry’](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/perspectives-widened-and-knowledge-gaps-bridged-at-conference-on-building-a-sustainable-european-biofuel-industry/) - Researchers, industry specialists and policymakers from across Europe came together from 4 to 6 November in Gothenburg to review the status of bioenergy deployment, analyse the future of sustainable biofuel production and use in Europe and connect sectorial expertise, with the aim of supporting sustainable biofuel production and greenhouse gas mitigation. The conference, organised jointly
- [Paving the way towards clean energy and fuel in Europe](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/paving-the-way-towards-clean-energy-and-fuel-in-europe/) - The final report and presentations from the EUBCE 2019 workshop 'Paving the way towards clean energy and fuels in Europe’, which took place on 29 May 2019 in Lisbon, are now available to view online via the CIRCABC platform. The workshop comprised talks with research, industry and EU Member States on bioenergy, advanced biofuels and
- [Opportunities from major funders, September 2021](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/opportunities-from-major-funders-september-2021/) - EPSRC funding Digital solutions to reduce energy demand and carbon production EPSRC in partnership with Siemens are inviting feasibility studies that explore research at the interface of digital technologies and decarbonisation. This opportunity will explore the role of digital technologies in supporting a data-enabled net zero transition, ensuring the UK can reach net zero emissions
- [Online launch of the UK-India Bioenergy Final Report](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/online-launch-of-the-uk-india-bioenergy-final-report/) - Hosted by Supergen Bioenergy Hub, the online launch of the Final Report for the UK-India Bioenergy research collaboration scoping opportunity was held on Wednesday 27 April. Joined by over 40 participants from the UK, India and countries across the globe, the online event brought together colleagues, many who had been involved in the scoping activities,
- [Next SUPERGEN SHARE event - 20th May, University of Bath](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/next-supergen-share-event-20th-may-university-of-bath-2/) - The SHARE Network has been set up to provide an informal but professional interdisciplinary network of peers who are engaged in bioenergy research. It will run workshops and seminars to support knowledge exchange, promote mobility of early career researchers and interdisciplinary collaboration. The SHARE Network is open to all bioenergy PhDs, post-doctoral researchers and research fellows, or
- [Next SUPERGEN SHARE event - 20th May, University of Bath](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/next-supergen-share-event-20th-may-university-of-bath/) - The SHARE Network has been set up to provide an informal but professional interdisciplinary network of peers who are engaged in bioenergy research. It will run workshops and seminars to support knowledge exchange, promote mobility of early career researchers and interdisciplinary collaboration. The SHARE Network is open to all bioenergy PhDs, post-doctoral researchers and research fellows, or
- [Newton Fund fellowship opportunities](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/newton-fund-fellowship-opportunities/) - Two Newton Fund fellowship opportunities are due to open in early 2020: the International Fellowship and the Newton Advanced Fellowship. Typically, all Newton partner countries are eligible to apply for the International Fellowships, while a select group of countries can apply for the Advanced Fellowship call. Research must be within the Royal Society’s remit of
- [New Supergen Bioenergy Hub scoping report assesses the capability of UK bioenergy models](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-supergen-bioenergy-hub-scoping-report-assesses-the-capability-of-uk-bioenergy-models/) - Bioenergy is an integral part of the UK’s plans to achieve its greenhouse gas reduction objectives and addressing the question of biomass availability in the UK is key to scaling up deployment of sustainable bioenergy systems. In response to this, the Hub was commissioned by the UK Government Department for Transport to produce a report
- [New Supergen Bioenergy Hub report provides comprehensive overview of standards related to biofuel production](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-supergen-bioenergy-hub-report-provides-comprehensive-overview-of-standards-related-to-biofuel-production/) - The Fuel Standards Summary report, published by Hub researchers Rowan Green (University of Bath), Sam Cooper (University of Bath) and Marcelle McManus (University of Bath) focuses on fuel quality and composition specifications to provide a comprehensive overview of the standards relating to biofuel production and use in the UK. The report acts as a strong
- [New Supergen Bioenergy Hub report explores research and innovation needs for biomass to energy with carbon capture and storage](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-supergen-bioenergy-hub-report-explores-research-and-innovation-needs-for-biomass-to-energy-with-carbon-capture-and-storage/) - Biomass to energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) is an essential technology for the UK to meet its climate targets. The UK pathway to net zero by 2050 described in the Climate Change Committee (CCC) 6th Carbon Budget requires an engineered emissions removals of 58 Mt pa by 2050. BECCS has the largest potential
- [New Supergen Bioenergy Hub report assesses sustainability standards for sectors utilising bio-based and low-carbon feedstocks](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-supergen-bioenergy-hub-report-assesses-sustainability-standards-for-sectors-utilising-bio-based-and-low-carbon-feedstocks/) - With the urgent need to mitigate climate change, protect the environment, support economic development and improve the welfare and wellbeing of societies, the concept of bioeconomy becomes increasingly important. However, the transition from a fossil fuel to a bio-based economy and society needs to consider the sustainability implications of biomass use to enable benefits and
- [New PhD studentships at EBRI, Aston University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-phd-studentships-at-ebri-aston-university/) - We have five PhD studentships available within EBRI at Aston University. Successful applicants will be part of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, and supervisors include Patricia Thornley, Tony Bridgwater, Mirjam Röder and Katie Chong. Redesign and modification of a laboratory scale fast pyrolysis reactor Comparative analysis of policy instruments for bioenergy as part of the transition to
- [New Paper: Uncertainties and temporal challenges of bioenergy systems](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-paper-uncertainties-and-temporal-challenges-of-bioenergy-systems/) - Mirjam Röder and Patricia Thornley have published an article on uncertainties and temporal aspects of emissions from bioenergy systems in the Journal Energy, Sustainability and Society. The article “Bioenergy as Climate Change Mitigation Option within a 2°C Target – Uncertainties and Temporal Challenges of Bioenergy Systems” discusses the challenges and necessity of greenhouse gas reduction potential of bioenergy
- [New LBNet funding Opportunity: Up to £25K for POC projects.](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-lbnet-funding-opportunity-up-to-25k-for-poc-projects/) - Application Deadline 15th September 2017. New LBNet funding Opportunity: Up to £25K for POC projects. Apply now!!!! Application Deadline 15th September 2017. BBSRC has awarded LBNet £100k from the Industrial Catalyst Seeding fund to support proof of concept projects. This call is for projects with budget requests of up to £25K that must be completed by February 28th 2018.
- [New insights to how imported wood pellets help support sustainable forest management in the United States](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-insights-to-how-imported-wood-pellets-help-support-sustainable-forest-management-in-the-united-states/) - The ongoing debate about costs and benefits of wood-pellet based bioenergy production in the southeastern United States (SE US) requires an understanding of the science and context influencing market decisions associated with its sustainability. Production of pellets has garnered much attention as US exports have grown from negligible amounts in the early 2000s to 4.6
- [New government report on bioenergy with carbon capture and storage](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/new-government-report-on-bioenergy-with-carbon-capture-and-storage/) - Researchers from the Supergen Bioenergy Hub have contributed to a new report on BECCS (bioenergy with carbon capture and storage) from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST). According to global climate and economic models, removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere will be necessary to limit global warming to 1.5˚C. Among greenhouse gas removal
- [Net Zero and Green Infrastructure Week](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/net-zero-and-green-infrastructure-week/) - Green Infrastructure Week highlights the British technologies that will be used to deliver the biggest gains in our global transition to net zero and took place online from 25 - 29 April 2022. Supergen Bioenergy Hub were delighted to take part in the Week together with Supergen Energy Networks Hub and Supergen Energy Storage Network+.
- [Mobilisation of forest bioenergy: Green dream or reality? (June 2016)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/mobilisation-of-forest-bioenergy-green-dream-or-reality-june-2016/) - Event at EUBCE 2016 Thursday 9 June 2016 09:00 - 12:00 Room: G 105 Renewable energy roadmaps of various international energy and climate change agencies suggest that the amount of modern bioenergy in the future global energy mix needs to increase significantly to replace the use of fossil fuel and traditional biomass. Countries with mature forestry
- [Mobilisation of forest bioenergy: Green dream or reality?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/mobilisation-of-forest-bioenergy-green-dream-or-reality/) - Event at EUBCE 2016 Thursday 9 June 2016 09:00 - 12:00 Room: G 105 Renewable energy roadmaps of various international energy and climate change agencies suggest that the amount of modern bioenergy in the future global energy mix needs to increase significantly to replace the use of fossil fuel and traditional biomass. Countries with mature forestry
- [Market assessment and toolkit to advance bioenergy development in Africa (BSEAA 2)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/market-assessment-and-toolkit-to-advance-bioenergy-development-in-africa-bseaa-2/) - The Bioenergy for Sustainable Local Energy Services and Energy Access in Africa - Phase 2 (BSEAA 2) project involving Mirjam Roeder, Katie Chong and Patricia Thornley from Aston University, has published detailed reports and toolkits, including a new mass-energy balance model from our Supergen Bioenergy Hub researchers. Read more about the project below. Context Sub-Saharan
- [Mapping UK Bioenergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/mapping-uk-bioenergy/) - A mapping exercise on Bioenergy Research in the UK is being carried out by the European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI), funded by the SUPERGENBioenergy Hub. This will establish a database of active research institutes and groups across the UK to improve research collaboration and identify important research gaps. The results of the study will be presented at
- [Lixea granted €2m towards the scale up and commercialisation of biomass conversion technologies](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/lixea-granted-e2m-towards-the-scale-up-and-commercialisation-of-biomass-conversion-technologies/) - Lixea, a spin-out company co-founded by Supergen Bioenergy Hub Topic Group 2 Lead Prof. Jason Hallett (Imperial College London) has closed a €2 million investment from the European Innovation Council Fund (EIC Fund) pilot. The investment complements the previous EIC grant of €2.3 million as part of the European Commission’s support to scale and commercialise
- [Live stream of event - Bioenergy: An Engine for Economic Growth in the Global South? starts at 10am](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/live-stream-of-event-bioenergy-an-engine-for-economic-growth-in-the-global-south-starts-at-10am/) - The SUPERGEN Bioenergy hub in collaboration with the LCEDN and UK Collaborative on Development Sciences are running a workshop today titled "Bioenergy: An engine for economic growth in the global south" at the Wellcome Trust in London. The event has now reached capacity with over 75 delegates registered. We have decided to offer a live stream of this event to increase the
- [Lignofuels 2016 Summit, Munich, Germany 20&21 January](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/lignofuels-2016-summit-munich-germany-2021-january/) - Following the success of Lignofuels 2015 event in Madrid with the Abengoa demonstration plant site visit, we are delighted to announce that our Lignofuels 2016 Summit will be taking place in Munich, Germany on the 20th and 21st of January 2016. Already on its 8th edition, this two day conference will bring together key lignofuels
- [Launch of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub Early Stage Career Fellowship](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/launch-of-the-supergen-bioenergy-hub-early-stage-career-fellowship/) - We're pleased to announce a funding call for an early stage career fellowship. The fellowship will provide support for researchers wishing to undertake independent research in any of the areas covered by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, with the aim of supporting their transition to become fully independent research leaders. The fellowship can be held at
- [Launch Event for Final Report of UK and India Bioenergy research project](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/launch-event-for-final-report-of-uk-and-india-bioenergy-research-project/) - Hosted by Supergen Bioenergy Hub, the online launch of the Final Report provides a platform for sharing the findings of the Report and an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of the participants involved in the online workshops. The event will feature a welcome from the UKRI and input from bioenergy specialists. Professor Patricia Thornley will
- [Latest SUPERGEN Newsletter](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/latest-supergen-newsletter/) - The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub publishes a quarterly newsletter, our latest version can be found by here: SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Newsletter - Issue 3 - 2015. If you would like to recieve a copy of our newsletter, please join our mailing list or click here.
- [Last chance to register! Energy from Waste and Waste to Energy Workshop](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/last-chance-to-register-energy-from-waste-and-waste-to-energy-workshop/) - Date: 20th and 21st of July 2017 Location: Aston University, Birmingham ***Last chance to register*** The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub and the European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI) will be running a two day workshop on the 20th and 21st of July at Aston University, Birmingham. The free workshop will include overnight accommodation and meals. There are 50 places available.
- [Joint webinar to explore the role of catalysis in delivering sustainable bioenergy and bioproducts](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/joint-webinar-to-explore-the-role-of-catalysis-in-delivering-sustainable-bioenergy-and-bioproducts/) - Thursday 6 August, 10:00am-3:00pm BST, Online (Zoom) The first joint webinar being held by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the Catalysis Hub is set to explore the role of catalysis in delivering sustainable bioenergy and bioproducts, through efficient biomass conversions. The webinar will comprise of two sessions of presentations from researchers of both Hubs covering
- [Joint webinar explores the role of catalysis in delivering sustainable bioenergy and bioproducts](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/joint-webinar-explores-the-role-of-catalysis-in-delivering-sustainable-bioenergy-and-bioproducts/) - The first joint webinar held by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the UK Catalysis Hub ran on 6 August and explored the role of catalysis in delivering sustainable bioenergy and bioproducts, through efficient biomass conversions. The webinar comprised of two sessions of presentations from researchers of both Hubs covering the areas of catalytic conversion technologies,
- [Job opportunity at Nottingham](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/job-opportunity-at-nottingham/) - http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/ENG328316 Applications are invited for a full-time Research Associate or fellow position in the field of life cycle assessment (LCA). This internationally-funded project involves collaboration with University of York/Biorenewables Development Centre, Wageningen University, Wilson Bio-Chemical, among other partners. The aim of the project is to produce butanol and hydrogen from mixed municipal solid waste
- [Job opportunity - Research Associate: University of Bath](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/job-opportunity-research-associate-university-of-bath/) - Research Associate - Mechanical Engineering Salary: Starting from £32,004, rising to £38,183 pro rata for part year Placed On: Friday 07 July 2017 Closing Date: Sunday 23 July 2017 Interview Date: Tuesday 01 August 2017 Reference: CT5053 To apply please visit: https://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy.aspx?ref=CT5053 The Supergen Bioenergy Hub is EPSRC funded and links academia and industry. The University of Bath is one of
- [Job opportunity - Research Associate in Manchester](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/job-opportunity-research-associate-in-manchester/) - Process modelling of bioenergy systems including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage Closing Date : 09/09/2017 Employment Type : Fixed Term Duration : 1 September 2017 until 28 February 2019 Faculty / Organisational Unit : Science & Engineering School/Directorate : School of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering Hours Per week : Full time Salary : £31,076 to £38,183 per annum according to experience Location : Oxford Road, Manchester Job Reference : S&E-10484 https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=13823
- [Job opportunities at EBRI](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/job-opportunities-at-ebri/) - SUPERGEN Bioenergy hub parter, Aston University have four new exciting job opportunities. These are all based at EBRI and involve working with research teams and business. For more information, please click on the links below: Business Research Associate - Regulatory Environmental Impact and Policy – https://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=R160345 Business Research Associate - Supply Chain - https://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=R160347 Business Research Associate
- [Is bioenergy really sustainable?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/is-bioenergy-really-sustainable-2/) - Words by Patricia Thornley, SUPERGEN Hub Director The use of wood for electricity generation has grown rapidly in recent years and this has led to concerns being raised about the sustainability and carbon savings associated with bioenergy, particularly imported pellets manufactured from U.S. forest residues. Firstly, this needs to be understood in context: only 2.4%
- [Is bioenergy really sustainable?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/is-bioenergy-really-sustainable/) - Supergen Bioenergy researchers respond to recent concerns The use of wood for electricity generation has grown rapidly in recent years and this has led to concerns being raised about the sustainability and carbon savings associated with bioenergy, particularly imported pellets manufactured from U.S. forest residues. Firstly, this needs to be understood in context: only 2.4%
- [IrBEA's 15th National Bioenergy Conference](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/irbeas-15th-national-bioenergy-conference/) - IrBEA's 15th National Bioenergy Conference will be on Wednesday 3 February 2016 at the Castleknock Hotel and Country Club, Dublin 15. This will be a crucial year for the renewable energy industry in Ireland as a new policy framework should be in place in the Energy White Paper and a finalised Bioenergy Plan. In the Republic the industry expects
- [IPCC call for UK Experts to produce the IPCC Sixth Assessment](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/ipcc-call-for-uk-experts-to-produce-the-ipcc-sixth-assessment/) - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ipcc-call-for-uk-experts-to-produce-the-ipcc-sixth-assessment The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is producing its Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). The UK Focal Point, based in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), invites expressions of interest from UK experts to participate in the production of this Report. The role of the IPCC is to assess in a
- [International Bioenergy Conference 2017 (March)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/international-bioenergy-conference-2017-march-2/) - February 2017 Date: 22nd and 23rd of March 2017 The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub has been funded by the EPSRC to bring together the academic, industrial and policy communities to focus on sustainable bioenergy development. On the 22nd and 23rd of March 2017, we are running the International Bioenergy Conference which will showcase and connect the
- [International Bioenergy Conference 2017 (March)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/international-bioenergy-conference-2017-march/) - Date: 22nd and 23rd of March 2017 The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub has been funded by the EPSRC to bring together the academic, industrial and policy communities to focus on sustainable bioenergy development. On the 22nd and 23rd of March 2017, we are running the International Bioenergy Conference which will showcase and connect the best of
- [International Bioenergy Conference 2014](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/international-bioenergy-conference-2014/) - Registration now open! Registration for the forthcoming International Bioenergy Conference 2014, supported by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub with the Research Councils UK is now open. For further details of registration please see the conference website directly.
- [Integration of Chemical, Biochemical and Thermal Processes](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/integration-of-chemical-biochemical-and-thermal-processes/) - A joint Event, organised by Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the Anaerobic Digestion Network Venue: Priory Rooms, Birmingham Date: 6th Feb 2018 Time: 10.00 - 16.30 The Supergen Bioenergy initiative and the Anaerobic Digestion Network are organising this free-of-charge* 1-day event to examine current and emerging technologies for the integration of chemical, biochemical and thermal
- [Innovating to solve the net zero puzzle](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/innovating-to-solve-the-net-zero-puzzle/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub recently collaborated with the Carbon Recycling Network, the Biomass Biorefinery Network, and the High Value Biorenewables Network (three of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Networks in Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy (BBSRC NIBB)) to submit a joint response to a Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Call for Evidence on The Role of
- [Important notice for all academic journal reviewers](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/important-notice-for-all-academic-journal-reviewers/) - Patricia Thornley from Aston University has published an article on LinkedIn with a personal reflection on the value of peer review in science and the risks associated with changing this system as we move towards more open access. Yesterday I worked with colleagues to finalise our author response to reviewer comments and submit the revision
- [IBIOIC COLLABORATIVE TRAINING PARTNERSHIP (CTP) PHD PROGRAMME – CALL FOR PROJECTS #6](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/ibioic-collaborative-training-partnership-ctp-phd-programme-call-for-projects-6/) - 1. Introduction A key activity of IBioIC is the support of industrially relevant PhD Projects that bring biotechnology closer to industrialization. IBioIC currently manage a PhD portfolio of IBioIC and BBSRC funded projects, delivered as part of our Collaborative Training Partnership (CTP). All IBioIC project applications are assessed by way of competition. The call for
- [Hydrogen from biomass workshop](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/hydrogen-from-biomass-workshop/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub is running an expert workshop on biomass-derived hydrogen on Thursday 26 May (10am-12.30pm, online). We will present the information we have gathered for our upcoming policy briefing on this topic, and will be inviting expert feedback and discussion. There will then be a round table discussion focusing on a number of
- [Hub News Autumn 2014](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/hub-news-autumn-2014/) - Download the latest issue. In this issue you will find: Information on SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub funding opportunities Key research/publication highlights from across the hub A snapshot of our latest events and outreach There are also details on the SUPERGEN Bioenergy hub annual assembly which is taking place on the 5th of November in
- [Hub Leaders Consultation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/hub-leaders-consultation/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub led by Prof. Patricia Thornley from Aston University is currently undergoing a consultation period to establish the research priorities that the new Hub will address and to identify appropriate research partners and stakeholders. If you would like to get involved in helping shape this exciting new opportunity you would be very
- [How UK plantations can help mitigate the climate crisis](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/how-uk-plantations-can-help-mitigate-the-climate-crisis/) - Professor Patricia Thornley, Director of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, responds to Patrick Barkham’s article in The Guardian on 10 March 2020: Trees on commercial UK plantations 'not helping climate crisis'. There is a need to be careful with the logic used in this article. Plantation forests cover a certain land area in the UK at
- [How to map sustainability? Webinar launch of new tool to measure bioeconomy sustainability](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/how-to-map-sustainability-webinar-launch-of-new-tool-to-measure-bioeconomy-sustainability/) - will launch and discuss the new Bioeconomy Sustainability Indicator Model (BSIM), which has been developed by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub to provide a flexible tool to map the sustainability of bioeconomy projects. The BSIM can be used to analyse specific elements within bioeconomy projects from specific biomass resources, supply chains, technologies or whole bioeconomy project
- [How to make more of Britain’s grasslands with better bioenergy production](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/how-to-make-more-of-britains-grasslands-with-better-bioenergy-production/) - An update from the Supergen Bioenergy Hub project - Bioenergy value chain - Whole system analysis and optimisation. More than half of the UK’s agricultural land is grassland, around 12 million hectares (Mha), and yet this huge potential resource – for food, feed and fuel – is largely untapped in the most efficient, economical and
- [Growing the Biofuel from Waste Sector to meet UK Transport Targets](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/growing-the-biofuel-from-waste-sector-to-meet-uk-transport-targets/) - Supergen Researchers Andrew Welfle (University of Manchester), Stuart Wagland (Cranfield University), Katie Chong and Jai Lad (Aston University) led a workshop at European Bioenergy Research Institute in Birmingham, that questioned how the UK could grow its biofuel from waste sector to meet future transport energy targets. Funded jointly by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the
- [Green Carbon Webinar Series](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/green-carbon-webinar-series/) - The Green Carbon project and the UK Biochar Research Centre are organising a webinar series on Thursdays at 3pm CET beginning on 26 September. Each session will feature two 25 minute talks about current research projects in the field of advanced carbon materials. The talks will be followed by a live discussion to give the
- [Gasification Workshop - Delft University (22nd April)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/gasification-workshop-delft-university-22nd-april-2/) - A versatile technology converting biomass to produce synfuels, heat and power Wednesday 22nd April 2015, 9am to 4pm Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands Agenda Why should you attend? This BRISK open workshop is expected to be of interest to anyone involved in gasification methods used to produce synfuels, heat and power. It
- [Gasification Workshop - Delft University (22nd April)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/gasification-workshop-delft-university-22nd-april/) - A versatile technology converting biomass to produce synfuels, heat and power Wednesday 22nd April 2015, 9am to 4pm Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands Agenda Why should you attend? This BRISK open workshop is expected to be of interest to anyone involved in gasification methods used to produce synfuels, heat and power. It will
- [Gasification and its potential - Workshop 9th July](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/gasification-and-its-potential-workshop-9th-july/) - James Watt South Building - University of Glasgow Thursday 9th July 9am - 5pm Please join us at the University of Glasgow on Thursday, July 9, 2015 to explore the subject of Gasification and its Potential. During this workshop, leaders in the field will discuss topics such as gasifier design, instrumentation, biomass variety and pretreatment
- [Fuels Program Internship 2015](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/fuels-program-internship-2015/) - The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is an independent nonprofit organization founded to provide first-rate, unbiased research and technical and scientific analysis to environmental regulators. Our mission is to improve the environmental performance and energy efficiency of road, marine, and air transportation, in order to benefit public health and mitigate climate change. The ICCT is a small
- [Flexible Funding Webinar Series focuses priorities on anaerobic digestion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/flexible-funding-webinar-series-focuses-priorities-on-anaerobic-digestion/) - The second session in our Flexible Funding Webinar Series took place on 23 Sep 2020 between 10:00-12:00 BST and explored priorities for a call around anaerobic digestion. The webinar included presentations from speakers across industry and academia that covered topics such as energy from waste, anaerobic processes and the circular economy. The webinar was held
- [Flexible Funding Webinar Series dives into marine feedstocks and algae](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/flexible-funding-webinar-series-dives-into-marine-feedstocks-and-algae/) - The final session in our Flexible Funding Webinar Series took place on 28 Sep 2020 between 14:00-15:30 BST and explored priorities for a call around algae and marine feedstocks. The webinar included presentations from several speakers that covered topics such as macro and micro algae, seaweed bioenergy and biorefining marine plants. The webinar was held
- [Flexible Funding Webinar Series begins by exploring priorities for land use](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/flexible-funding-webinar-series-begins-by-exploring-priorities-for-land-use/) - The first session in our Flexible Funding Webinar Series took place on 9 Sep 2020 between 14:30-16:00 BST and explored priorities for a call around land use. The webinar included presentations from nine different speakers that covered topics such as bioenergy production on marginal and contaminated land, phytoremediation and biorefinery, and policies and governance for
- [Flexible Funding Series - Scoping a call on land use](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/flexible-funding-series-scoping-a-call-on-land-use/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub will be launching a call for proposals for two Flexible Funding projects worth £100,000 each at the end of September/October this year, one of which will target Global Land Use Change. This webinar is being held on 9 September 2020 at 14:30-16:00 BST, prior to the call launch, to scope the
- [Flexible Funding Series - Scoping a call on anaerobic digestion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/flexible-funding-series-scoping-a-call-on-anaerobic-digestion/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub will be launching a call for proposals for two Flexible Funding projects worth £100,000 each at the end of September/October this year, one of which will target anaerobic digestion. This webinar is being held on 23 September 2020 at 10:00-12:00 BST, prior to the call launch, to scope the focus of
- [Flexible Funding Series - Scoping a call on algae and marine feedstocks](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/flexible-funding-series-scoping-a-call-on-algae-and-marine-feedstocks/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub will be launching a call for proposals for two Flexible Funding projects worth £100,000 each at the end of September/October this year, one of which will target algae and marine feedstocks. This webinar is being held on 28 September 2020 at 14:00-15:30 BST, prior to the call launch, to scope the
- [Flexible funding call from Supergen Bioenergy Hub](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/flexible-funding-call-from-supergen-bioenergy-hub/) - We are calling for research proposals to investigate the potential for co-production of bioenergy and bio-products from UK resources to deliver sustainable environmental benefits. A total of £100,000 is available to support one research project that will integrate physical science, biological science and engineering to deliver energy, fuels and bioproducts from UK biomass and wastes.
- [First SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Assembly](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/first-supergen-bioenergy-hub-assembly/) - Our first SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub assembly took place in Leeds on 19 November 2013. This attracted almost 90 people from the UK's bioenergy community.
- [Final few days to submit your abstract!](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/final-few-days-to-submit-your-abstract/) - Call for abstracts close on Friday! The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub has been funded by the EPSRC to bring together the academic, industrial and policy communities to focus on sustainable bioenergy development. On the 22nd and 23rd of March 2017, we are running an international bioenergy conference which will showcase and connect the best of the
- [Exploring temporal aspects of climate change effects due to bioenergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/exploring-temporal-aspects-of-climate-change-effects-due-to-bioenergy/) - Hub researchers Sam Cooper (University of Bath), Andrew Welfle (University of Manchester), Mirjam Röder (Aston University), Marcelle McManus (University of Bath) and Rowan Green (University of Bath) have co-authored the paper ‘Exploring temporal aspects of climate-change effects due to bioenergy’ with Laura Hattam (University of Bath), published in the Special Issue of the journal Biomass
- [Event: Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Clean Growth](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/event-sustainable-aviation-fuel-for-clean-growth/) - Thursday, 12 July 2018 9:30 am – 16:30 pm The Studio, 7 Cannon St, Birmingham B2 5EP Join this unique event to network with businesses and researchers from across the supply chain Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for Clean Growth is a one-day event to bring together businesses and researchers from across the supply chain:
- [Event: Renewable Heat - the Role of Bioenergy (5th of May)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/event-renewable-heat-the-role-of-bioenergy-5th-of-may/) - Thursday 5th of May 12-2:15 All Energy 2016, Glasgow In addition to the hub stand, we will also be running an event at All Energy: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Renewable Heat - the role of bioenergy Can the UK really deliver a significant proportion of its heat from bioenergy? Is there enough biomass? Will it really help meet greenhouse
- [Event: Beyond incineration? Prospects to improve and commercialise Advanced Thermal Treatments for MSW (21st November 2016)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/event-beyond-incineration-prospects-to-improve-and-commercialise-advanced-thermal-treatments-for-msw-21st-november-2016/) - Date: Monday 21st November 2016 Venue: Open University regional centre, 1-11 Hawley Crescent, London NW1 8NP (5 minutes walk from Camden Town tube station) How to register: Please email FASS-ATT-MSW@open.ac.uk by end of October Rationale In the past decade the UK has had controversy over incinerating municipal solid waste (MSW), alongside efforts towards moving up the waste hierarchy.
- [European funding for bioenergy projects](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/european-funding-for-bioenergy-projects/) - Horizon 2020 : European funding for bioenergy projects Horizon 2020 is open to everyone, with a simpler structure than previous programmes, reducing red tape and decision timescales so that participants can focus on what is really important. This approach helps new projects to get off the ground quickly and achieve results faster. The Commission is
- [EUBCE 2016 (June)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/eubce-2016-june/) - 6-9th June 2016 The European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (EUBCE) is a world class annual event which, since 1980, is held at different venues throughout Europe. The EUBCE covers the entire value chain of biomass to conduct business, network, and to present and discuss the latest developments and innovations, the vision is to educate the biomass community and
- [EUBCE 2015 (June 2015)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/eubce-2015-june-2015/) - The 23rd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition takes place in Vienna, Austria from the 1st to the 4th of June at the Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center. The EUBCE is the event in which the members of the bioenergy community can get a broad picture of the situation and trends emerging in today's market. The
- [ETI: 10 years of Innovation conference and exhibition](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/eti-10-years-of-innovation-conference-and-exhibition/) - Westminster Bridge - County Hall 21 - 22nd November 2017 09:30 - 17:30 The ETI is a £400m industry and government funded research institute into low carbon energy system planning and technology development to address UK energy and climate change targets. For the last 10 years we have invested in whole energy system modelling, technology innovation, road mapping and the delivery of
- [EPSRC Public Affairs and Media Training Opportunity](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/epsrc-public-affairs-and-media-training-opportunity/) - RISE: Making Connections - Public Affairs and Media Training Opportunity https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/risemakingconnections/ EPSRC is offering a 'Public Affairs and Media Training' opportunity for EPSRC-supported researchers. This opportunity is open to researchers who are interested in policy and evidence-based decision making and keen to acquire new communications skills.
- [EPSRC Engineering Net Zero Week](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/epsrc-engineering-net-zero-week-2/) - Check out our news page to see what's going on.
- [EOI: European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/eoi-european-innovation-partnership-for-agricultural-productivity-and-sustainability/) - The European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI) has launched a call for expression of interest for experts to take part in three new focus groups in the following areas: Moving from source to sink in arable farming; Circular Horticulture; and Enhancing production and use of renewable energy on the farm. The closing date
- [Environmental trade-offs associated with bioenergy from agri-residues in sub-tropical regions: A case study of the Colombian coffee sector](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/environmental-trade-offs-associated-with-bioenergy-from-agri-residues-in-sub-tropical-regions-a-case-study-of-the-colombian-coffee-sector/) - Samira Garcia Freites (University of Manchester), Patricia Thornley and Mirjam Röder (both from Aston University) have published the paper ‘Environmental trade-offs associated with bioenergy from agri-residues in sub-tropical regions: A case study of the Colombian coffee sector’. This paper is part of the Special Issues ‘Development of modern bioenergy approaches in low- and middle-income countries’
- [Enhanced Rice Straw Biogas project secures international development funding](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/enhanced-rice-straw-biogas-project-secures-international-development-funding/) - Dr Mirjam Röder of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub based at Aston University, has helped to successfully secure funding over the next two years for the new “Enhanced Rice Straw Biogas” project. The project will focus on optimising a rice straw to biogas system, whilst improving the livelihoods and socio-economic development of small-scale subsistence farmers in
- [Energy from Waste and Waste to Energy Workshop](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/energy-from-waste-and-waste-to-energy-workshop/) - EBRI organised a workshop, at Aston on July 20 and 21, on behalf of SUPERGEN Bioenergy on the important current topic of “Energy from Waste and Waste to Energy”. There were 10 speakers from Industry, government and funding agencies over 2 days. The workshop included break-out sessions to discuss particular issues in more detail such
- [Energy from Biomass Combustion Course (9th to 11th of January)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/energy-from-biomass-combustion-course-9th-to-11th-of-january/) - University of Leeds Biomass is a key element in government plans to increase renewable energy sources and reduce greenhouse gases. It is unique as a renewable fuel since it can contribute to all three energy sectors – electricity, heat and transport fuels. This course focuses mainly on biomass for electricity and heat. In the UK,
- [Energy from Biomass Combustion (Monday 11th -Wednesday 13th January 2016)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/energy-from-biomass-combustion-monday-11th-wednesday-13th-january-2016-2/) - Energy from Biomass Combustion (Monday 11th -Wednesday 13th January 2016) October 2015 Faculty of Engineering - University of Leeds The 2016 course has been developed to create a new 3 day programme that will give delegates a comprehensive overview of energy from biomass combustion. Biomass is a key element in government plans to increase renewable
- [Energy from Biomass Combustion (Monday 11th -Wednesday 13th January 2016)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/energy-from-biomass-combustion-monday-11th-wednesday-13th-january-2016/) - Faculty of Engineering - University of Leeds The 2016 course has been developed to create a new 3 day programme that will give delegates a comprehensive overview of energy from biomass combustion. Biomass is a key element in government plans to increase renewable energy sources and reduce greenhouse gases. It is unique as a renewable
- [Energy from Biomass Combustion (9th to 11th of January)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/energy-from-biomass-combustion-9th-to-11th-of-january/) - December 2016 University of Leeds Biomass is a key element in government plans to increase renewable energy sources and reduce greenhouse gases. It is unique as a renewable fuel since it can contribute to all three energy sectors – electricity, heat and transport fuels. This course focuses mainly on biomass for electricity and heat. In
- [EFIB 2016 (October)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/efib-2016-october/) - February 2016 The European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology and the Bioeconomy. 18th - 20th October 2016 EFIB is THE market leading annual event in Europe for Industrial Biotechnology and the Bioeconomy. Industrial Biotechnology is currently worth €23 billion representing just 6% in sales of the overall worldwide chemicals market. However, it is significantly out-performing the overall chemicals market
- [EERA Bioenergy workshop - Tuesday 2nd of February](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/eera-bioenergy-workshop-tuesday-2nd-of-february/) - EERA Bioenergy - Your partner in advanced bioenergy research 170 Queen’s Gate, Imperial College, London SW7 5HF Tuesday 2nd February, 10:00-16.30 This event is sponsored by the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Are you developing industrial applications for bioenergy? Do you want to learn more about the opportunities available for you at leading research infrastructures in Europe? This
- [ECO-BIO 2016 (March 2016)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/eco-bio-2016-march-2016/) - With fossil fuels becoming more and more limited and global change having unmistakable effects on our everyday lives, working toward a suitable future for both humans and all ecosystems of the world becomes essential. Biobased Economy focuses on developing industrial viable, safe and ecologically friendly biobased (renewable biological sources) solutions to build a sustainable society,
- [Earthbeat COP tour visits Aston University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/earthbeat-cop-tour-visits-aston-university/) - The Earthbeat COP tour is bringing stories for a better future to the UN climate conference and the world, travelling to Glasgow with three bikes equipped with a monitor and solar (and creative) power. While passing through Birmingham on their journey from Luxembourg City, they stopped at Aston University to talk to representatives from the
- [Early Career Researcher Proposal Writing Workshop](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/early-career-researcher-proposal-writing-workshop/) - The Supergen Hubs are hosting a joint Proposal Writing event for Early Career Researchers on Tuesday 23 August at Manchester University. The workshop will be facilitated by trainer Dr. Chris St Pourçain from Catalyst Science Editing. The aim of the workshop is to introduce participants to the research grant funding process and provide participants with
- [Developing Sustainable Bioenergy Crops for Future Climates (September)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/developing-sustainable-bioenergy-crops-for-future-climates-september/)
- [Developing Sustainable Bioenergy Crops for Future Climates](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/developing-sustainable-bioenergy-crops-for-future-climates/) - 24-27th September 2017
- [Deadline Friday 22nd of September: Submit an abstract to this years SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Assembly](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/deadline-friday-22nd-of-september-submit-an-abstract-to-this-years-supergen-bioenergy-hub-assembly/) - We would like to invite you to submit an abstract to the Supergen Bioenergy Annual Assembly which will take place in Hillsborough Northern Ireland on the 25th of October. Eligibility: Abstracts are only invited from authors who have received EPSRC Supergen Bioenergy Hub funding within the past 4 years (inc. core, challenge, flexible, small grant, sandpit). This is
- [Deadline extended: SHARE your research competition - closing date 15th of April](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/deadline-extended-share-your-research-competition-closing-date-15th-of-april/) - SHARE Your Research Competition NEW DEADLINE: Friday 15th of April SHARE your bioenergy research! Background: Publishing in good scientific journals is essential to share your research with the academic community in your field. Exhibiting with the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub stand at numerous events has highlighted that there are many other groups, including industry and policymakers, who
- [COP26 and Supergen Bioenergy Hub](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/cop26-and-supergen-bioenergy-hub/) - COP26 (26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties) will bring people from all over the world together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. It takes place in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November 2021, and the Supergen Bioenergy Hub is getting
- [Consultation response on net zero governance](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/consultation-response-on-net-zero-governance/) - Alison Mohr and Mirjam Roeder recently responded on behalf of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the University of Nottingham Energy Institute to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee call for evidence on Net Zero Governance. The response is available to download below. Response to BEIS consultation on Net Zero Governance Alison comments:
- [Consultation 2017](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/consultation-2017/) - July 2017 - December 2017 Professor Patricia Thornley was identified to lead the next phase of the Supergen Programme and ultimately draw up a detailed proposal to establish a new Supergen Bioenergy Hub investigating ground-breaking new approaches to sustainable energy technologies, whilst addressing user-inspired challenges in the sector. As part of the Supergen Programme, managed
- [Conference: Building a Sustainable European Biofuel Industry](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/conference-building-a-sustainable-european-biofuel-industry/) - 4-6 November 2019, Gothenburg, Sweden Visit the Conference section for full details.
- [Communicating your research, workshop for Supergen early career researchers](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/communicating-your-research-workshop-for-supergen-early-career-researchers/) - The Supergen programme has organised for The Conversation to provide training for early career researchers on how to communicate science effectively, and connect research to wider narratives such as climate change and the race to net zero, delivered over the course of two workshops. This is an opportunity to develop your communication skills and convey
- [Committee on Climate Change report - Land use: Policies for a Net Zero UK](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/committee-on-climate-change-report-land-use-policies-for-a-net-zero-uk/) - The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has published its first ever in-depth advice on UK agricultural and land use policies. The report assesses the way we use our land today and the changes required in how we farm and use land in order to deliver the UK Government’s Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions target by
- [CombGen networking Event - 24th February](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/combgen-networking-event-24th-february/) - Registration is now open for the 2nd CombGEN networking event to meet researchers focused on Combustion and Gasification research, and industrial colleagues, to discuss challenges and technologies with a view to developing new collaborative relationships to improve systems in Combustion in Gasification Engineering. CombGEN was formed in 2014 by the Universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Robert Gordon
- [CombGen networking Event](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/combgen-networking-event/) - Registration is now open for the 2nd CombGEN networking event to meet researchers focused on Combustion and Gasification research, and industrial colleagues, to discuss challenges and technologies with a view to developing new collaborative relationships to improve systems in Combustion in Gasification Engineering. CombGEN was formed in 2014 by the Universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Robert Gordon
- [Collaborative working between UK and India in bioenergy research project](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/collaborative-working-between-uk-and-india-in-bioenergy-research-project/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub has been awarded funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to carry out a new bioenergy scoping opportunity with India. The scoping exercise explores UK-India research collaborations through a range of engagement activities and enables the identification of mutually beneficial areas of collaboration and areas where the two countries can work
- [Chocolate to power our cars? Not so crazy an idea after all](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/chocolate-to-power-our-cars-not-so-crazy-an-idea-after-all-2/) - “Instead of using car petrol, maybe I can use a special type of chocolate.” This suggestion, made by schoolchildren to Alok Sharma MP as part of the National Grid’s Voices for a Green Future competition ahead of COP26, is not as outlandish as it seems. The waste residues from chocolate production can be processed into
- [Chocolate to power our cars? Not so crazy an idea after all](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/chocolate-to-power-our-cars-not-so-crazy-an-idea-after-all/) - “Instead of using car petrol, maybe I can use a special type of chocolate.” This suggestion, made by schoolchildren to Alok Sharma MP as part of the National Grid’s Voices for a Green Future competition ahead of COP26, is not as outlandish as it seems. The waste residues from chocolate production can be processed into
- [Challenges for delivering sustainable domestic supply of biomass to support net zero](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/challenges-for-delivering-sustainable-domestic-supply-of-biomass-to-support-net-zero/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub recently collaborated with the Carbon Recycling Network, the Biomass Biorefinery Network, and the High Value Biorenewables Network (three of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Networks in Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy (BBSRC NIBB)) to submit a joint response to a Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Call for Evidence on The
- [Capturing the Invisible](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/capturing-the-invisible/) - Gina Castell investigates Research Encompassing Both Old and New Power through discussions with Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian Reducing CO2. One of the big climate change challenges. Most CO2 in the air comes from power plants and transport. A way of reducing this CO2 has now been discovered and is being developed for the commercial stage, where
- [Calling all bioenergy ECRs: Help create our new Bioenergy App](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/calling-all-bioenergy-ecrs-help-create-our-new-bioenergy-app/) - We're starting work on a new Bioenergy App and we want to turn your research into online materials for public engagement. In 2016, the Supergen Bioenergy Hub developed the Bioenergy Comic which became a highly successful tool used to engage with stakeholders and communicate our research. The Hub has now funded a project to develop
- [Call for proposals in support of the final round of Supergen Bioenergy Hub flexible funding](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/call-for-proposals-in-support-of-the-final-round-of-supergen-bioenergy-hub-flexible-funding/) - Research proposals are invited to investigate the potential for the co-production of bioenergy and bioproducts from UK resources, with a total of £200,000 available to support two research projects that further the Supergen Bioenergy Hub aim of developing sustainable bioenergy systems. Proposals are expected to align with at least one of the Hub's six bioenergy
- [Call for papers](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/call-for-papers/) - International Journal of Supply Chain and Operations Resilience The International Journal of Supply Chain and Operations Resilience has issued a call for papers for a special edition: “Supply Chain and Operational Resilience in the Energy sector”. Deadline for submissions - 31 March 2014
- [Call for abstracts now open!](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/call-for-abstracts-now-open/) - 19th November 2015 - Rothamsted Research, Harpenden Call for abstracts. Deadline: 15th of October We are pleased to announce that this year’s SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub annual assembly is taking place at Rothamsted Research on Thursday 19th of November.The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual assembly is a one-day event which brings together industrialists, academics and stakeholders. Our annual assembly offers
- [Call for abstracts now open - 2017 International Bioenergy Conference](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/call-for-abstracts-now-open-2017-international-bioenergy-conference/) - The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub has been funded by the EPSRC to bring together the academic, industrial and policy communities to focus on sustainable bioenergy development. In March 2017, we are running an international bioenergy conference which will showcase and connect the best of the UK's bioenergy research internationally as well as bringing together the full
- [Call for abstracts now open - 1st International Biomass Emissions Conference](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/call-for-abstracts-now-open-1st-international-biomass-emissions-conference/) - The call for abstracts is now open for the 1st International Biomass Emissions Conference which is taking place in Leeds on the 14th and 15th of September. Call for abstracts Deadline for submission: Monday 20th of July
- [Call for abstracts – Supergen Bioenergy Hub Researchers’ Day Meeting, deadline 20 April 2021](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/call-for-abstracts-supergen-bioenergy-hub-researchers-day-meeting-deadline-20-april-2021/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub works with academia, industry, government and societal stakeholders to develop sustainable bioenergy systems that support the UK’s transition to an affordable, resilient, low-carbon energy future. During 2020 we identified six bioenergy systems case studies that we want to analyse, in order to evaluate their sustainability and potential contribution to the UK’s
- [Briefing paper: Greenhouse gas emissions – timing matters!](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/briefing-paper-greenhouse-gas-emissions-timing-matters/) - Greenhouse gases cause climate change. However, the actual climate change effects occur after the emissions that cause them, and the variation with time of these effects is important in understanding their potential impact. This briefing paper highlights a number of key findings, including that: Using Global Warming Potential (GWP) to establish CO2 equivalence doesn’t capture
- [Briefing paper: Accounting whole life cycle bioenergy emissions within the UNFCCC emission accounting framework](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/briefing-paper-accounting-whole-life-cycle-bioenergy-emissions-within-the-unfccc-emission-accounting-framework/) - Bioenergy is an attractive renewable energy option for many countries as it is compatible with many elements of existing energy infrastructure, and can be easily transported and stored in the form of biomass and fuels. For bioenergy to be a viable low-carbon renewable energy option and replace fossil fuel generation, it is fundamental that the
- [Biomass and Energy Crops V (October 2015)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biomass-and-energy-crops-v-october-2015/) - Identifying the most appropriate uses of biomass to ensure delivery of the greatest benefit is a key objective of current research. This requires evaluation of biomass and energy crops, conversion technologies, use of by-products and the development of integrated management systems. This research complements efforts to ensure biomass products remain competitive in a volatile market.
- [Biomass and Energy Crops V - register now.](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biomass-and-energy-crops-v-register-now/) - The Bedford Hotel, Brussels, Belgium 20-22 October 2015 Identifying the most appropriate uses of biomass to ensure delivery of the greatest benefit is a key objective of current research. This requires evaluation of biomass and energy crops, conversion technologies, use of by-products and the development of integrated management systems. This research complements efforts to
- [Biomass and Energy Crops V - Call for papers](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biomass-and-energy-crops-v-call-for-papers/) - Please note new conference date: 20-22nd OCTOBER Identifying the most appropriate uses of biomass to ensure delivery of the greatest benefit is a key objective of current research. This requires evaluation of biomass and energy crops, conversion technologies, use of by-products and the development of integrated management systems. This research complements efforts to ensure biomass
- [Biomass and Bioenergy special issue: Building a sustainable biofuels industry, international conference in Gothenburg, 4-6 November 2019](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biomass-and-bioenergy-special-issue-building-a-sustainable-biofuels-industry-international-conference-in-gothenburg-4-6-november-2019/) - A special issue of the journal Biomass and Bioenergy, published by Elsevier, presents a selection of work from the conference ‘Building a sustainable biofuels industry’ in Gothenburg, 4-6 November 2019. The conference, organised jointly by Supergen Bioenergy Hub (UK), Bio4Fuels (Norway) and Renewable Transportation and Fuels (Sweden), focused on the key objective of sustainable biofuel implementation prospects in Norway, Sweden and
- [Bioenergy: An Engine For Economic Growth in the Global South?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bioenergy-an-engine-for-economic-growth-in-the-global-south/) - The SUPERGEN Bioenergy hub in collaboration with the LCEDN and UK Collaborative on Development Sciences is organising a workshop on bioenergy in low income countries to be held at the Wellcome Trust in London on the 28th January 2015. The aim of the workshop is to connect different policy, private sector and academic communities with interests in bioenergy
- [Bioenergy in the UK - Prospects and Future R&D Needs - 25th February](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bioenergy-in-the-uk-prospects-and-future-rd-needs-25th-february/) - Bioenergy in the UK - Prospects and Future R&D Needs Wednesday 25th February 2015 2.00pm to 3.30pm Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, High School Yards, Edinburgh EH1 1LZ ‌Hub director Dr Patricia Thornley is presenting a ClimateXchange event held at the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation on Wednesday the 25th of February. ClimateXChange is Scotland’s Centre of
- [Bioenergy in the UK - Prospects and Future R&D Needs](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bioenergy-in-the-uk-prospects-and-future-rd-needs/) - Bioenergy in the UK - Prospects and Future R&D Needs Wednesday 25th February 2015 2.00pm to 3.30pm Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, High School Yards, Edinburgh EH1 1LZ ‌Hub director Dr Patricia Thornley is presenting at a ClimateXchange event held at the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation on Wednesday the 25th of February. ClimateXChange is Scotland’s Centre of
- [Bioenergy in the EU: Converting policies into impacts](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bioenergy-in-the-eu-converting-policies-into-impacts/) - September 2016 Bioenergy in the EU: Converting policies into impacts Agenda - Bioenergy in the EU Location: Brussels Date: 6th October This is the final event to present the results of an impact assessment (“Review of bioenergy projects implemented under IEE II”) performed on the 47 bioenergy project supported under the European programme Intelligent Energy
- [Bioenergy Graphic Novel Launch](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bioenergy-graphic-novel-launch/) - On the 21st of March we are excited to launch our Bioenergy Graphic Novel! In the graphic novel/comic we address a number of key questions that we often hear about biomass. "Why is it OK to cut down trees?" "Does it compete with food?" "Does it cause pollution?". This is a great time to find
- [Bioenergy and waste gasification in the UK report: Barriers and research needs](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bioenergy-and-waste-gasification-in-the-uk-report-barriers-and-research-needs/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub has published a state-of the-art report on the UK’s current waste gasification capability and research. This builds on industrial and policy needs identified by a number of stakeholders. Biomass and waste gasification is a versatile technology with the potential to supply low-carbon hydrogen, biomethane and the building blocks for a range
- [Bioenergy and Land Use Workshop](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bioenergy-and-land-use-workshop/) - EERA Bioenergy Joint Programme / SUPERGEN Bioenergy Cooperation Workshop Location: 170 Princes Gate, Imperial College, London SW7 5HF Date: Thursday 2 June 2016 Venue, participants and objectives This workshop will review currently ongoing research on the topic of the relationship between bioenergy development and land-use, from local to global scales. The main objective of the
- [Bioenergy – A Low Carbon Renewable Energy Pathway](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bioenergy-a-low-carbon-renewable-energy-pathway-2/) - Words by Andrew Welfle, University of Manchester The UK’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction and renewable energy generation targets have led to increased focus on low carbon renewable energy technologies to decarbonise the energy sector. Bioenergy is energy pathway that provides a major contribution to the UK’s current renewable energy mix and increased generation is
- [Bioenergy – A Low Carbon Renewable Energy Pathway](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bioenergy-a-low-carbon-renewable-energy-pathway/) - Words by Andrew Welfle, University of Manchester The UK’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction and renewable energy generation targets have led to increased focus on low carbon renewable energy technologies to decarbonise the energy sector. Bioenergy is energy pathway that provides a major contribution to the UK’s current renewable energy mix and increased generation is
- [Biodiversity and Climate Change COPs – where does bioenergy fit in?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biodiversity-and-climate-change-cops-where-does-bioenergy-fit-in/) - By Robert Holland, University of Southampton You wait a year for one COP and then two come along together! Autumn 2021 marks the arrival of international meetings that have the potential to shape how society deals with two of the most pressing issues that it faces – the loss of biodiversity and climate change. Starting
- [Biochar: Production, Characterization and Applications (August)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/biochar-production-characterization-and-applications-august/) - February 2017 An ECI Conference Date: August 20-25, 2017 Location: Hotel Calissano, Alba, Italy Abstract Submission One-page abstracts should be submitted as soon as possible and no later than the deadlines noted above. The abstract should include both the significance of the research as well as results that will be discussed to allow a scientific assessment
- [Beyond incineration? Prospects to improve and commercialise Advanced Thermal Treatments for MSW (21st November 2016)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/beyond-incineration-prospects-to-improve-and-commercialise-advanced-thermal-treatments-for-msw-21st-november-2016/) - October 2016 Date: Monday 21st November 2016 Venue: Open University regional centre, 1-11 Hawley Crescent, London NW1 8NP (5 minutes walk from Camden Town tube station) How to register: Please email FASS-ATT-MSW@open.ac.uk by end of October Rationale In the past decade the UK has had controversy over incinerating municipal solid waste (MSW), alongside efforts towards moving up the
- [BBC Farming Today on biomass and E10](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bbc-farming-today-on-biomass-and-e10/) - During summer 2021, the standard (95 octane) petrol grade in Great Britain became E10. E10 petrol contains up to 10% renewable ethanol, which will help to reduce carbon dioxide emissions associated with petrol vehicles and tackle climate change. Petrol in the UK previously contained up to 5% renewable ethanol (known as E5). Hub Director Patricia Thornley appeared on
- [Balancing Growing Global Bioenergy Resource Demands - Brazil’s Biomass Potential and the Availability of Resource for Trade](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/balancing-growing-global-bioenergy-resource-demands-brazils-biomass-potential-and-the-availability-of-resource-for-trade/) - A new paper by SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub researcher Andrew Welfle has been published in Biomass & Bioenergy Journal. This provides analysis of the growing global demand for biomass resource for the bioenergy sector, and identifies the key trade routes for different categories of bioenergy feedstock. New analysis is presented that provides an assessment of Brazil’s
- [Available for download: PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF THE MAPPING EXERCISE](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/available-for-download-preliminary-results-of-the-mapping-exercise/) - Mapping of UK bioenergy stakeholder expertise The challenge Establish a database of active research institutes and groups across the UK to improve research collaboration and identify important research gaps. Benefits for UK participants: Short-term: Public dissemination of your research activities & facilities for future collaboration. Long- term: To support your future funding opportunities by identifying
- [Aston University to help prepare UK transport for a low-carbon future](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/aston-university-to-help-prepare-uk-transport-for-a-low-carbon-future/) - Aston University will play a key role in a new research network looking at decarbonisation of the aviation industry as part of a wider programme focused on tackling sustainability challenges faced by the UK’s transport system. Aston University is one of the academic partners of the NewJet Network+ alongside Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Sheffield,
- [Aston University Postgraduate Student wins Future Game Changers Award](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/aston-university-postgraduate-student-wins-future-game-changers-award/) - Congratulations to Prince Okoro from Aston University who was announced as the inaugural winner of the Future Game Changers Award for postgraduate students at the Gala Awards Dinner in Birmingham on 9 June 2022. Organised and hosted by the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology, this new award for this year’s British Renewable Energy
- [Are biofuels the answer to kick-start decarbonisation in the shipping sector?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/are-biofuels-the-answer-to-kick-start-decarbonisation-in-the-shipping-sector/) - Andrew Welfle, representative for our Vectors and Resources topic groups, has published a new blog looking at the current state of the global shipping sector and how it can move towards decarbonisation through a commitment to the use of biofuels.
- [Annual Report showcases the Supergen Bioenergy Hub’s progress toward sustainable bioenergy systems despite the challenges presented by Covid-19](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/annual-report-showcases-the-supergen-bioenergy-hubs-progress-toward-sustainable-bioenergy-systems-despite-the-challenges-presented-by-covid-19/) - We have made significant strides towards our aim of developing sustainable bioenergy systems that support the UK's transition to an affordable, resilient, low-carbon energy future. This is evident in our Annual Report, submitted to the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) earlier this year, which provided a status update on our activities over
- [Announcement of Centre for Doctoral Training in Bioenergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/announcement-of-centre-for-doctoral-training-in-bioenergy/) - The University of Leeds (one of the partners in the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub) has been successful in its bid to the EPSRC to establish a Centre for Doctoral Training in bioenergy.
- [All-Energy 2016 (May)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/all-energy-2016-may/) - 4th and 5th of May All-Energy is the UK’s largest renewable energy event, taking place on 4th & 5th May in Glasgow, it allows the entire spectrum of the renewables industry to showcase their energy solutions. The free-to-attend annual conference and exhibition brings together the UK’s largest group of buyers from the bioenergy, solar, offshore and onshore wind
- [All Energy 2015 - Conference and Exhibition (May 2015)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/all-energy-2015-conference-and-exhibition-may-2015/) - All-Energy is the UK's largest renewable energy event and free to attend. The hub is exhibiting with Aston University at stand H68 on the 6th and 7th of May at the SECC in Glasgow. We look forward to see you there. For more information please visit www.all-energy.co.uk
- [ADBA R&D Forum - Will R&D double or quadruple the potential of the AD industry? (April 2015)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/adba-rd-forum-will-rd-double-or-quadruple-the-potential-of-the-ad-industry-april-2015/) - Date: 14 – 15 April Location: University of Southampton With top speakers from academia and industry, ADBA’s fifth R&D Forum is the place to discuss the latest developments in AD R&D and the implications these have for the industry. With falling government funding, there has never been a more critical time to look to R&D to see
- [A scientific field visit - Hackthorn Estate (Lincoln) with Aberysthwyth and NFU](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/a-scientific-field-visit-hackthorn-estate-lincoln-with-aberysthwyth-and-nfu/) - There has been substantial progress in the research as well as the commercial sectors for Miscanthus. Following on from our successful Miscanthus Safari and Symposium in November 2014 we have teamed up with NFU and Terravesta Ltd., our partners in GIANT LINK to organise an opportunity for you to see developments from our Miscanthus breeding programme
- [A review of the role of bioenergy modelling in renewable energy research and policy development](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/a-review-of-the-role-of-bioenergy-modelling-in-renewable-energy-research-and-policy-development/) - Andrew Welfle (University of Manchester), Patricia Thornley and Mirjam Röder (both from Aston University) have published the paper ‘A review of the role of bioenergy modelling in renewable energy research and policy development’ in the journal Biomass and Bioenergy. The research, which was conducted as part of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub Systems topic, led by
- [A question of sustainability](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/a-question-of-sustainability/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub recently collaborated with the Carbon Recycling Network, the Biomass Biorefinery Network, and the High Value Biorenewables Network (three of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Networks in Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy (BBSRC NIBB)) to submit a joint response to a Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Call for Evidence on The Role of
- [A multi-modal, multi-actor, multi-level approach is needed for net zero governance](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/a-multi-modal-multi-actor-multi-level-approach-is-needed-for-net-zero-governance/) - By Alison Mohr, independent researcher and adviser on energy systems governance Alison Mohr and Mirjam Röder recently collaborated to submit a response to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee Call for Evidence on Net Zero Governance. This blog explores some of the key points from our evidence submission that highlights both
- [4 year PhD opportunity](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/4-year-phd-opportunity/) - Development of an Online Decision Support Tool for Hydrogen Storage in Community Renewable Energy Systems GENCOMM (GENerating energy secure COMMunities) is a €9.3 million project funded by the EU Interreg North-West Europe (NWE) programme, whose aim is to demonstrate the use of hydrogen (H2) as an energy storage technology in community renewable energy systems. Using H2 allows intermittent renewable energy
- [2 Research Fellow positions available for 15 months within EBRI (closing date 8th of May)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/2-research-fellow-positions-available-for-15-months-within-ebri-closing-date-8th-of-may/) - Postion 1: The Aston University Bioenergy Research Group within the European Bioenergy Research Institute is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow for an EPSRC funded project to work on several related topics, notably a techno-economic model for liquid biofuels, a technical and economic review of aviation fuel processes, and a review of the SUPERGEN Bioenergy
- [1st International Symposium on Phytoremediation for Energy and Element Developments (SPEED) - 19th of April](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/1st-international-symposium-on-phytoremediation-for-energy-and-element-developments-speed-19th-of-april/) - Save the date: 19th of April 2016 Venue: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 12 Great George Street, London, SW1P 3AD Overview Remediating contaminated land is a priority that has to be addressed to resolve the trilemma of food production, environmental protection and energy crops. Exploring the production of biofuel feedstocks that are not in
- [1st International Symposium on Phytoremediation for Energy and Element Developments (SPEED)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/1st-international-symposium-on-phytoremediation-for-energy-and-element-developments-speed/) - Save the date: 19th of April 2016 Venue: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 12 Great Goerge Street, London, SW1P 3AD Overview Remediating contaminated land is a priority that has to be addressed to resolve the trilemma of food production, environmental protection and energy crops. Exploring the production of biofuel feedstocks that are not in
- [1st International Conference on Bioresource Technology for Bioenergy, Bioproducts & Environmental Sustainability](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/1st-international-conference-on-bioresource-technology-for-bioenergy-bioproducts-environmental-sustainability/) - September 2016 23-26 October 2016 | Sitges, nr Barcelona, Spain The 1st International Conference on Bioresource Technology for Bioenergy, Bioproducts & Environmental Sustainability in association with Elsevier’s premier journal “Bioresource Technology”, aims to provide a shared forum for researchers, academics, industry, and policymakers, to discuss the current state of the art and emerging trends
- [1st International Biomass Emissions Conference (Sept 2015)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/1st-international-biomass-emissions-conference-sept-2015/) - On behalf of the organising committee, we would like to invite you to participate in this 1st International Biomass Emissions Conference, Monday 14 – Tuesday 15 September 2015 in Leeds, UK. The theme of this conference is understanding the formation and consequences of biomass generated emissions. Bioenergy is the most important renewable energy source globally,
- [1st International Biomass Emissions Conference](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/1st-international-biomass-emissions-conference/) - The 1st International Biomass Emissions Conference took place on Monday 14th – Tuesday 15th of September 2015 in Leeds, UK. The theme of the conference was to understand the formation and consequences of biomass generated emissions. Bioenergy is the most important renewable energy source globally, providing over 10% of the world’s primary energy, of which
- [18th Month RA position at Aston University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/18th-month-ra-position-at-aston-university/) - Research Associate at The Tyndall Centre Aston University - School of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering Closing date : 15/06/2016 Reference : E&PS-08190 Faculty / Organisational unit : Engineering & Physical Sciences School / Directorate : School of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering Division : - Employment type : Fixed Term Duration : 18 months Location : Sackville Street, Manchester Salary : £30,738 to £33,574
- [1-DAY BIOCHAR WORKSHOP](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/1-day-biochar-workshop-2/) - Tuesday March 22, 2016 Conference Aston, Aston University, Birmingham Please register for this free event by March 9th On Tuesday 22nd of March, there will be a one day biochar workshop taking place at Conference Aston. Keynote speakers include Bruno Glaser (Martin Luther University), Daniele Fabbri (University of Bologna) and Tony Bridgwater (Aston University). To
- [1-DAY BIOCHAR WORKSHOP](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/1-day-biochar-workshop/) - Tuesday March 22, 2016 Conference Aston, Aston University, Birmingham Please register for this free event by March 9th On Tuesday 22nd of March, there will be a one day biochar workshop taking place at Conference Aston. Keynote speakers include Bruno Glaser (Martin Luther University), Daniele Fabbri (University of Bologna) and Tony Bridgwater (Aston University). To
- [Supergen early career researchers cross-hub webinar series: Wellbeing and working from home](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-early-career-researchers-cross-hub-webinar-series-wellbeing-and-working-from-home/) - Thursday 2 July, 10:30-11:30am BST, Online (Zoom) We are hosting the second in a new series of cross-hub webinars to allow early career researchers (ECRs) from all the Supergen Hubs to connect, and this session will focus on wellbeing and working from home. The webinar will be delivered by Matt Dix, trainer and coach, from
- [Supergen Net Zero Conference](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-net-zero-conference/) - 1-3 September 2021, online The COP26 UN climate change conference is taking place in November 2021. In preparation for this, the Supergen Programme for sustainable power generation and supply (funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) is organising a collaborative meeting for researchers, policymakers and people in industry to discuss steps the UK
- [Bioenergy and Land Use Workshop (June 2016)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/bioenergy-and-land-use-workshop-june-2016/) - EERA Bioenergy Joint Programme / SUPERGEN Bioenergy Cooperation Workshop Location: 170 Princes Gate, Imperial College, London SW7 5HF Date: Thursday 2 June 2016 Venue, participants and objectives This workshop will review currently ongoing research on the topic of the relationship between bioenergy development and land-use, from local to global scales. The main objective of
- [Join the upcoming Bioenergy in Africa webinar](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/join-the-upcoming-bioenergy-in-africa-webinar/)
- [Supergen early career researchers delivering net zero energy research](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-early-career-researchers-delivering-net-zero-energy-research/) - Within the Supergen energy research programme, we work to support our early career researchers (ECRs) to deliver the research we need to reach net zero. The run-up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow provided a key point with which to engage our ECRs who come from multidisciplinary backgrounds across the six
- [Supergen Hubs ECR webinars](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-hubs-ecr-webinars/) - We're inviting all early career researchers (ECR) involved in the Supergen Programme (further information below) to participate in a new cross-hub webinar series that will allow ECRs from all the Supergen hubs to connect and share their exciting projects. This will be a great chance to see what research is happening across the whole Supergen
- [Supergen Mobility Fund Report - Zoe Harris](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-mobility-fund-report-zoe-harris/) - NERC Industrial Innovation Research Fellow, Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London In May 2018, I travelled to Toronto Canada supported by a SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Research Mobility Award. In Toronto, I met with Modular Farms, a company specialising in an ‘off the shelf’, modular vertical farming system. I met with the two founders, as
- [Job opportunities at EBRI, Aston University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/job-opportunities-at-ebri-aston-university/) - There are currently a range of job opportunities within EBRI, where the Supergen Bioenergy Hub is based. Please click on the links below for more information and to apply. EBRI ERDF Knowledge Exchange Associate (Value Chains) Industry Engagement Officer Industry Engagement Officer (0.5 FTE)

## Organisations

- [PuriFire Energy Ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/purifire-energy-ltd/)
- [Manchester Metropolitan University, UK](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/manchester-metropolitan-university-uk/)
- [Leidos Engineering](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/leidos-engineering/)
- [REA](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/rea/)
- [University of Huddersfield](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-huddersfield-3/)
- [Enigma Industrial Services](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/enigma-industrial-services/)
- [Mace Consult](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/mace-consult/)
- [Flexergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/flexergy/)
- [Nomad Infrastructure](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/nomad-infrastructure/)
- [SmartSTEMs](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/smartstems/)
- [Jade Insulation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/jade-insulation/)
- [Mundus Energi](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/mundus-energi/)
- [Wood](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/wood/)
- [Channel Link Enterprises Finance Plc](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/channel-link-enterprises-finance-plc-2/)
- [Teesside University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/teesside-university/)
- [Cobalt Energy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/cobalt-energy/)
- [PySAF Limited](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/pysaf-limited/)
- [Estonian University of Life Sciences](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/estonian-university-of-life-sciences/)
- [Avero Engineering Consulting Ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/avero-engineering-consulting-ltd/)
- [Sheffield Hallam University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/sheffield-hallam-university/)
- [WILSONBIO-CHEMICAL LTD](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/wilsonbio-chemical-ltd/)
- [Wannerton Estate](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/wannerton-estate/)
- [University of Birmingham](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-birmingham/)
- [Cultivate Innovation Ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/cultivate-innovation-ltd/)
- [University of Salford](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-salford/)
- [Supercritical](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/supercritical/)
- [Newcastle University - Process Industry Net Zero (PINZ) CDT](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/newcastle-university-process-industry-net-zero-pinz-cdt/)
- [CREFATH](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/crefath/)
- [Channel Link Enterprises Finance Plc](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/channel-link-enterprises-finance-plc/)
- [Future Biogas](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/future-biogas/)
- [Aerothermal Group Ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/aerothermal-group-ltd/)
- [Kasetsart University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/kasetsart-university/)
- [UNIBERE](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/unibere/)
- [Farrans Construction](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/farrans-construction/)
- [British Coating Federation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/british-coating-federation/)
- [Hafren Ousque Associates](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/hafren-ousque-associates/)
- [University of Liverpool](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-liverpool/)
- [SGN](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/sgn/)
- [London Bioprocess Limited](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/london-bioprocess-limited/)
- [Cranfield University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/cranfield-university/)
- [London South Bank University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/london-south-bank-university/)
- [University of Leeds](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-leeds/)
- [CooperWalsh Ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/cooperwalsh-ltd/)
- [Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/universiti-kebangsaan-malaysia-ukm/)
- [University of Nottingham](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-nottingham-2/)
- [Bio-based and biodegradable Industries Association](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/bio-based-and-biodegradable-industries-association/)
- [Newcastle University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/newcastle-university-2/)
- [Newcastle University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/newcastle-university/)
- [Compact Syngas Solutions](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/compact-syngas-solutions/)
- [University of Huddersfield](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-huddersfield-2/)
- [Energy Systems Catapult](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/energy-systems-catapult/)
- [University of Surrey](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-surrey-2/)
- [Innovate UK Business Connect](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/innovate-uk-business-connect/)
- [HGF Ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/hgf-ltd/)
- [University of Nottingham](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-nottingham/)
- [De Montfort University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/de-montfort-university/)
- [DESNZ](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/desnz/)
- [University of Southampton](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-southampton/)
- [Bauldreay Jet Fuel Consulting Limited](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/bauldreay-jet-fuel-consulting-limited/)
- [University of Aberdeen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-aberdeen-2/)
- [Queen's University Belfast](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/queens-university-belfast/)
- [University of the West of England](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-the-west-of-england/)
- [Leeds Beckett University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/leeds-beckett-university/)
- [University of Lincoln](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-lincoln-3/)
- [Nottingham Trent University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/nottingham-trent-university/)
- [University of Bath](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-bath/)
- [National Technical University of Athens](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/national-technical-university-of-athens/)
- [Durham University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/durham-university/)
- [Swansea University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/swansea-university/)
- [Flogas Britain Ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/flogas-britain-ltd/)
- [Glass Futures Ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/glass-futures-ltd/)
- [Eco Crops Ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/eco-crops-ltd/)
- [Centre for Process Innovation (CPI)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/centre-for-process-innovation-cpi/)
- [University of Aberdeen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-aberdeen/)
- [Croda International Plc](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/croda-international-plc/)
- [University of Edinburgh](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-edinburgh/)
- [Wilson Bio-Chemical Ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/wilson-bio-chemical-ltd/)
- [Biorenewables Development Centre](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/biorenewables-development-centre/)
- [Aston University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/aston-university/)
- [University of Glasgow](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-glasgow/)
- [Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre, Teesside University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/net-zero-industry-innovation-centre-teesside-university/)
- [University of Surrey](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-surrey/)
- [University of Reading](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-reading/)
- [BBSRC-UKRI](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/bbsrc-ukri/)
- [Imperial College London](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/imperial-college-london/)
- [Digitronix ORG Test](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/digitronix-org-test/)
- [Anaerobic Analytics ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/anaerobic-analytics-ltd/)
- [Energy Institute and Energy2050 Research Group](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/energy-institute-and-energy2050-research-group/)
- [University of Huddersfield](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-huddersfield/)
- [Palisade Real Assets](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/palisade-real-assets/)
- [University of Lincoln](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-lincoln/)
- [Drax Group](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/drax-group/)
- [The University of Sheffield](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/the-university-of-sheffield/)
- [The University of Sheffield](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/the-university-of-sheffield-2/)
- [University of Lincoln](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-lincoln-2/)
- [University of Strathclyde](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation/university-of-strathclyde/)

## Outputs

- [UK bioenergy policies and implications for global land use change](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/uk-bioenergy-policies-and-implications-for-global-land-use-change/) - Authors: Jalil Yesufu, Patricia Thornley UK bioenergy imports were assessed using ex-post land use evidence. Direct LUC footprints were estimated for CfD biomass and RTFO biofuels. UK-bound biofuel land demand shifted towards the US and Brazil by 2022. Sensitivity analysis changed footprint size but not supplier-country patterns. No persistent national-scale ILUC signal was detected in
- [Sustainability of aviation fuel technologies depends on geography, energy, and feedstock choice: 50-year development scenarios](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/sustainability-of-aviation-fuel-technologies-depends-on-geography-energy-and-feedstock-choice-50-year-development-scenarios/) - This work presents a combined geographically-resolved prospective lifecycle modelling and multi-criteria decision analysis of five sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production technologies using six waste-derived feedstocks across four leading producer nations (US, China, India, Brazil) from 2025 to 2075. Five hundred forty pathway-scenarios covering the 50-year evolution of each waste-to-fuel pathway are evaluated under three Shared
- [Bringing biomass out from behind the scenes: An alternative approach to biomass policy design for a sustainable transition to net zero](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/bringing-biomass-out-from-behind-the-scenes-an-alternative-approach-to-biomass-policy-design-for-a-sustainable-transition-to-net-zero/) - Beyond the technical challenge of defossilising energy systems to address the climate emergency, the transition to renewable energy is a process of political, economic, and social change. Biomass is unique as the only renewable source of carbon, yet its sustainable deployment faces significant barriers within policy. This research explores the political economy of biomass use
- [Analysis of the Availability of Sustainable, Biogenic Gasoline in Europe](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/analysis-of-the-availability-of-sustainable-biogenic-gasoline-in-europe/) - In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in road traffic, different technologies can be considered. Besides electrification, alternative fuels offer the possibility to reduce the climate impact of vehicles using combustion engines. Thereby, they can be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the existing car fleet. By using biomass as raw material, biofuels offer
- [Real-time dynamic optimisation for sustainable biogas production through anaerobic co-digestion with hybrid models](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/real-time-dynamic-optimisation-for-sustainable-biogas-production-through-anaerobic-co-digestion-with-hybrid-models/) - Renewable energy and energy efficiency are increasingly recognised as crucial for creating new economic opportunities and mitigating environmental impacts. Anaerobic digestion (AD) transforms organic materials into a clean, renewable energy source. Co-digestion of various organic wastes and energy crops addresses the disadvantages of single-substrate digestion, increasing production flexibility yet adding process complexity and sensitivity. This
- [Multi-substrate kinetic framework and wool-immobilised Pseudomonas fluorescens lipase (WPFL) for solvent-free biocatalysis of terpene esters from rose geranium oil](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/multi-substrate-kinetic-framework-and-wool-immobilised-pseudomonas-fluorescens-lipase-wpfl-for-solvent-free-biocatalysis-of-terpene-esters-from-rose-geranium-oil/) - We present a green, solvent-free enzymatic strategy for the valorisation of rose geranium essential oil into bio-based terpene esters using wool-immobilized Pseudomonas fluorescens lipase (WPFL). Among 30 volatiles, the major constituents citronellol and geraniol were selectively transformed. The process achieved complete conversion of geraniol and 88 % conversion of citronellol within 5 h, doubling productivity relative to conventional solvent-based
- [Policy frameworks to maximise sustainability benefits of bioenergy systems](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/policy-frameworks-to-maximise-sustainability-benefits-of-bioenergy-systems/) - Bioenergy is a significant contributor to renewable power generation, renewable transport fuel and renewable heat. However, the deployed capacity significantly lags identified potential and has not seen the same rapid response to policy stimuli observed in the solar and wind sectors. This work analyses the historical trajectory of UK bioenergy development to discern potential underpinning
- [Operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy of phosphomolybdic acid redox mediators for electrochemical conversion of biomass to green hydrogen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/operando-x-ray-absorption-spectroscopy-of-phosphomolybdic-acid-redox-mediators-for-electrochemical-conversion-of-biomass-to-green-hydrogen/) - Green hydrogen production is limited by the thermodynamic energy requirement of water splitting. By decoupling the anodic and cathodic reactions using redox mediators, alternative feedstocks such as lignocellulosic biomass can yield comparable hydrogen purity with around half the total electrical energy input of conventional water electrolysis. Keggin-type heteropolyacids such as phosphomolybdic acid (H3PMo12O40) are increasingly
- [Anaerobic digestion site-wide optimisation and decision-making: An industrial perspective and review](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/anaerobic-digestion-site-wide-optimisation-and-decision-making-an-industrial-perspective-and-review/) - Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a renewable energy technology for energy recovery via biogas production, providing a route for a circular economy via waste valorisation. Currently, AD systems are largely operated conservatively based on experience from operators, due to the challenges behind predicting system responses to changing feedstocks. To make AD more efficient and profitable in
- [Mechanistic and Data-Driven Models for Predicting Biogas Production in Anaerobic Digestion Processes](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/mechanistic-and-data-driven-models-for-predicting-biogas-production-in-anaerobic-digestion-processes/) - Accurately predicting biogas production for real-time applications remains a challenge in anaerobic digestion (AD) due to the process's complexity and dynamic nature. While mechanistic models are essential for understanding and modelling AD processes, however they are highly non-linear and depend on detailed feedstock characterisation and parameter calibration. In contrast, data-driven models do not rely on
- [Preparation of hybrid β-chitosan – squid pen protein hydrogel beads by ionic liquid regeneration for adsorption of copper( ii ) and zinc( ii ) from wastewater](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/preparation-of-hybrid-β-chitosan-squid-pen-protein-hydrogel-beads-by-ionic-liquid-regeneration-for-adsorption-of-copper-ii-and-zinc-ii-from-wastewater/) - This study explores the use of squid pen protein to enhance the chemical stability and heavy metal ion (Cu2+ and Zn2+) affinity of β-chitosan. Hydrogel beads with enhanced porosity and scalability were prepared using 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate, ([BMIM][OAc]), which simultaneously functionalized β-chitosan by decreasing its crystallinity and enhancing binding site access, as indicated by Fourier transform infrared
- [DDPM modelling of kinetic parameter sensitivity and bed size effects in biomass fluidised bed gasification](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/ddpm-modelling-of-kinetic-parameter-sensitivity-and-bed-size-effects-in-biomass-fluidised-bed-gasification/) - Fluidized bed gasification is a promising technique due to its beneficial mass and heat transfer characteristics. The present study investigates this technique for biomass gasification using a Dense Discrete Phase Model (DDPM). The DDPM combines a Eulerian treatment for the fluid phase and a Discrete Element Method (DEM) for tracking solid particles grouped into parcels.
- [Green chemistry startups: some lessons learned](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/green-chemistry-startups-some-lessons-learned/) - There has been an explosive growth in environmentally driven startups in recent years. Much of this has included university spin-outs aiming to translate academic research into commercial practice. This activity dovetails with the principle aim of green chemistry research – improving the sustainability of the chemical and materials industries. However, academics are not always fully
- [Mild-temperature gasification of biomass as a carbon-neutral CO2 utilisation process](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/mild-temperature-gasification-of-biomass-as-a-carbon-neutral-co2-utilisation-process/) - Applying CO2 as a gasifying agent for renewable biomass feedstocks represents an innovative method of carbon dioxide utilisation (CDU) that could be carbon neutral. This effect has now been observed under low gasification temperatures of 600℃. When supplied at concentrations of 58.5 %v in a gasifying agent mixture with argon, CO2 was consumed in the resulting reaction and used to gasify char while producing
- [Kinetic Modelling and Optimisation of Co2 Capture and Utilisation to Methane on Dual Function Material](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/kinetic-modelling-and-optimisation-of-co2-capture-and-utilisation-to-methane-on-dual-function-material/) - Dual function materials (DFMs) integrate CO2 capture and conversion, offering a streamlined approach to Power-to-Gas (PtG) processes. This study develops a cyclic steady-state model for the DFM-based methanation of CO2 using the finite difference method. The model captures the adsorption, purge, and methanation stages and incorporates a semi-implicit numerical scheme for stability and accuracy. Bayesian
- [Sustainable solution for direct absorption of solar thermal energy in biochar-based form stable thermal energy storage media for low radiation regions by integration of Cross Compound Parabolic Concentrator](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/sustainable-solution-for-direct-absorption-of-solar-thermal-energy-in-biochar-based-form-stable-thermal-energy-storage-media-for-low-radiation-regions-by-integration-of-cross-compound-parabolic-concen/) - Renewable energy to meet the low temperature thermal needs is need of the hour as it contributes to almost half of the consumption. The adoption of thermal energy storage can accelerate the share of renewable heat by improving reliability and efficiency. A novel thermal energy storage material is developed by encapsulating paraffin-based Phase Change Material
- [Landscapes—a lens for assessing sustainability](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/landscapes-a-lens-for-assessing-sustainability/) - Context There are urgent calls to transition society to more sustainable trajectories, at scales ranging from local to global. Landscape sustainability (LS), or the capacity for landscapes to provide equitable access to ecosystem services essential for human wellbeing for both current and future generations, provides an operational approach to monitor these transitions. However, the complexity
- [Impacts of microwaves on the pectin extraction from apple pomace: Technological properties in structuring of hydrogels](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/impacts-of-microwaves-on-the-pectin-extraction-from-apple-pomace-technological-properties-in-structuring-of-hydrogels/) - The valorization of by-products eliminates the risks of economic barriers and reduces the overall amount of pollution and the carbon footprint of the products. In this context, conventional heating extraction (CE) and microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) were compared to extract pectin from apple pomace. The effects of temperature on MAE were evaluated based on the resulting
- [Waste to hydrogen: Steam gasification of municipal solid wastes with carbon capture for enhanced hydrogen production](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/waste-to-hydrogen-steam-gasification-of-municipal-solid-wastes-with-carbon-capture-for-enhanced-hydrogen-production/) - The research focuses on enhancing hydrogen production using a blend of municipal solid waste (MSW) with Biomass and mixed plastic waste (MPW) under the Bioenergy with Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (BECCUS) concept. The key challenges include optimising the feedstock blends and gasification process parameters to maximise hydrogen yield and carbon dioxide capture. This study
- [A Supergen Bioenergy Hub response to the consultation on a common biomass sustainability framework](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/a-supergen-bioenergy-hub-response-to-the-consultation-on-a-common-biomass-sustainability-framework/) - In November 2025, the UK Government opened a public consultation seeking views on the development of a common biomass sustainability framework. Our response to this consultation is available to download below. Supergen Bioenergy Hub response to consultation on common biomass sustainability framework
- [Techno-economic and environmental assessment of triacetin production from crude glycerol at industrial scale](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/techno-economic-and-environmental-assessment-of-triacetin-production-from-crude-glycerol-at-industrial-scale/) - As global energy use continues to rise, renewable fuels like biodiesel are becoming more important. The biodiesel market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. During biodiesel production, a large amount of crude glycerol is created as a by-product. Due to its availability and low cost, crude gylcerol has become an attractive raw
- [The potential role for biomass as a long-duration store of energy (full report)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/the-potential-role-for-biomass-as-a-long-duration-store-of-energy/) - Produced by Mike Colechin and Keelan Colechin from Cultivate Innovation for the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the UK Energy Research Centre, this study explores the potential for biomass to act as a flexible, low-carbon store of energy within the UK energy system. The Potential Role for Biomass as a Long-Duration Store of Energy (full report)
- [Executive summary: The potential role for biomass as a long-duration store of energy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/executive-summary-the-potential-role-for-biomass-as-a-long-duration-store-of-energy/) - This paper is an executive summary of a scoping study produced by Mike Colechin and Keelan Colechin from Cultivate Innovation for the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the UK Energy Research Centre. The full report will be published following a presentation at the Supergen Bioenergy Hub Annual Assembly on 11 November 2025. Executive summary: The potential
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Case Studies Report: Developing the UK Bioenergy Sector to Enable the Transition to a Sustainable Bioeconomy and Low-Carbon Future](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/supergen-bioenergy-hub-case-studies-report-developing-the-uk-bioenergy-sector-to-enable-the-transition-to-a-sustainable-bioeconomy-and-low-carbon-future/)
- [Land use decision-making for biomass deployment, bridging the gap between national scale targets and field scale decisions.](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/land-use-decision-making-for-biomass-deployment-bridging-the-gap-between-national-scale-targets-and-field-scale-decisions/)
- [Supergen response to the greenhouse gas removals independent review:call for evidence](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/supergen-response-to-the-greenhouse-gas-removals-independent-reviewcall-for-evidence/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub has published evidence in response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's greenhouse gas removals independent review: call for evidence. Download response here The material in this document is based on compiled responses of key contributing authors from across the Hub network. All enquiries related to the consultation response
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub response to UK Government land use framework consultation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/supergen-bioenergy-hub-response-to-uk-government-land-use-framework-consultation/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub has published a response to the UK Government’s consultation on a land use framework for England. Download our full response below: Supergen Bioenergy Hub response to land use framework consultation The material in this document is based on compiled responses of key contributing authors from across the Hub network. All enquiries
- [An Ionic Liquid-Based Biorefinery Approach for Duckweed Utilisation. ACS Sustainable Resource Management](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/an-ionic-liquid-based-biorefinery-approach-for-duckweed-utilisation-acs-sustainable-resource-management/) - This study establishes a foundation for the ionic liquid (IL) pretreatment of duckweed biomass. An optimized IL-based process was designed to exploit the unique properties of duckweed including efficient metal removal, potential starch accumulation, and protein accumulation. Two ILs, namely, dimethylethanolammonium formate ([DMEtA][HCOO]) and N,N-dimethylbutylammonium hydrogen sulfate ([DMBA][HSO4]), were investigated for the pretreatment of two
- [Exploiting Cation Structure and Water Content in Modulating the Acidity of Ammonium Hydrogen Sulfate Protic Ionic Liquids](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/exploiting-cation-structure-and-water-content-in-modulating-the-acidity-of-ammonium-hydrogen-sulfate-protic-ionic-liquids/)
- [Fractionation of Squid Pens with Ionic Liquids─An Upgraded β-Chitin and Shellfish Protein Production](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/fractionation-of-squid-pens-with-ionic-liquids─an-upgraded-β-chitin-and-shellfish-protein-production/)
- [Reducing the environmental impact of international aviation through sustainable aviation fuel with integrated carbon capture and storage](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/reducing-the-environmental-impact-of-international-aviation-through-sustainable-aviation-fuel-with-integrated-carbon-capture-and-storage/)
- [A comprehensive review on the form stable phase change materials for storing renewable heat preparation, characterization and application](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/a-comprehensive-review-on-the-form-stable-phase-change-materials-for-storing-renewable-heat-preparation-characterization-and-application/) - With material advancement, phase change materials (PCMs) of high latent heat of phase transition can revolutionize the thermal energy storage market. However, limitations such as volume expansion leading to leakage and low thermal conductivity need to be addressed. These two limitations can be answered by holding the core phase change material in a porous conductive
- [Cellulose enrichment and enhanced saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass using the ionoSolv approach](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/cellulose-enrichment-and-enhanced-saccharification-of-lignocellulosic-biomass-using-the-ionosolv-approach/) - Biomass in the form of agricultural and forest waste is among the most anticipated materials for sustainable processes and economical bio-based products. Cellulose is widely utilized, but it is not always in huge relative amounts; therefore, biomass is first enriched by removing unwanted constituents through pretreatment. Download the full paper here. The most efficient among
- [Development of novel form-stable PCM-biochar composites and detailed characterization of their morphological, chemical and thermal properties](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/development-of-novel-form-stable-pcm-biochar-composites-and-detailed-characterization-of-their-morphological-chemical-and-thermal-properties/) - Phase change materials (PCMs) offer great potential for energy storage in applications like building temperature control, solar drying, and electronics cooling. However, issues like leakage and low thermal conductivity limit their use. This research explores biochar—made from wheat straw and softwood—as a sustainable solution to improve PCMs. Download the full paper here. Softwood biochar, with
- [Numerical study and experimental validation of a porous biochar supported form stable composite for thermal energy storage](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/numerical-study-and-experimental-validation-of-a-porous-biochar-supported-form-stable-composite-for-thermal-energy-storage/) - This paper explores how biochar-based materials can improve the efficiency of thermal energy storage systems. Using simulations, researchers tested a softwood biochar and paraffin blend, showing it melts much faster than paraffin alone—reducing melting time by up to 79%. The research also studies how different paraffins, heating angles, and conditions affect performance. A 90° tilt
- [Review of technological developments and LCA applications on biobased SAF conversion processes](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/review-of-technological-developments-and-lca-applications-on-biobased-saf-conversion-processes/) - The aviation industry, driven by evolving societal needs, faces rising demand post-Covid and increasing pressure to align with emission reduction targets, prompting the development of drop-in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Their compatibility with existing aircraft and infrastructure will help to implement these fuels with the urgency the global climate crisis requires. Read the full paper
- [Enhancing Hydrogen Production from the Photoreforming of Lignin](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/enhancing-hydrogen-production-from-the-photoreforming-of-lignin-2/) - Lignin and aromatic model compounds (phenol and guaiacol) show low activity in the production of H2 by photoreforming. Strong adsorption of intermediates (partial oxidation products) and electron transfer reactions inhibit the photocatalytic reactions under anaerobic conditions. Cycling between an anaerobic and a regenerative aerobic stage enhanced H2 production from lignin. Download the full paper here.
- [HI-ACT and Supergen Bioenergy Hub gas network transition scoping workshop summary statement](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/hi-act-and-supergen-bioenergy-hub-gas-network-transition-scoping-workshop-summary-statement/) - In September 2024, HI-ACT and the Supergen Bioenergy Hub held a joint workshop to discuss common areas of interest around the transition of the natural gas network. The results of these discussions are in the following summary statement. HI-ACT and Supergen Bioenergy Hub gas network transition scoping workshop summary statement
- [Chitosan-Based Biocomposite Hydrogels with Squid Pen Protein for Anionic Dyes Adsorption](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/chitosan-based-biocomposite-hydrogels-with-squid-pen-protein-for-anionic-dyes-adsorption/) - In this work, hydrogels were prepared made from chitosan and squid pen protein to adsorb anionic dyes such as methyl-orange and reactive blue 4 from aqueous solutions. The squid pen protein can be extracted from the inexpensive squid pen waste and we showed that the hydrogels with the protein outperformed the chitosan controls. Although good
- [Carbon for Chemicals: How can biomass contribute to the defossilisation of the chemicals sector? Policy briefing](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/carbon-for-chemicals-how-can-biomass-contribute-to-the-defossilisation-of-the-chemicals-sector-policy-briefing/) - The Carbon for Chemicals: How can biomass contribute to the defossilisation of the chemicals sector? report presents evidence on bio-based chemicals and materials, to improve understanding, support policy development, and identify evidence gaps and areas where further research is required. This two-page policy briefing provides an introduction to the report and an overview of its
- [Carbon for Chemicals: How can biomass contribute to the defossilisation of the chemicals sector?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/carbon-for-chemicals-how-can-biomass-contribute-to-the-defossilisation-of-the-chemicals-sector/) - Author: Joanna Sparks, Aston University Many products in modern society contain carbon: pharmaceuticals, plastics, textiles, food additives, and all manner of ingredients for cosmetics and cleaning products, which are all made using organic, carbon-based chemicals. Unfortunately, most of these carbon-based chemicals are made from fossil feedstocks, meaning that, like fossil fuels for energy, they contribute
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub response to consultation on Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/supergen-bioenergy-hub-response-to-consultation-on-invest-2035-the-uks-modern-industrial-strategy/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub has published a response to the UK government's consultation on Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy. The government’s industrial strategy proposes a vision for the UK business landscape, one that seeks to place private business, entrepreneurship and innovation at its heart. To drive the UK government’s growth mission, the strategy
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Response to the Scottish Government Draft Bioenergy Policy Statement Consultation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/supergen-bioenergy-hub-response-to-the-scottish-government-draft-bioenergy-policy-statement-consultation/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub has published a response to the Scottish Government Draft Bioenergy Policy Statement Consultation. Download our full response here. The material in this document is based on compiled responses of key contributing authors from across the Hub network. The Scottish Government Draft Bioenergy Policy Statement Consultation seeks views on the priorities and
- [Supergen bioenergy hub response to the call for evidence on the future policy framework for biomethane production](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/supergen-bioenergy-hub-response-to-the-call-for-evidence-on-the-future-policy-framework-for-biomethane-production/) - Biomethane will have an important role to play in decarbonisation and the transition to net zero. It is already being used in the UK as an alternative to fossil fuels, and is directly injected into the gas grid to reduce our reliance on natural gas. Beyond this, biomethane has many potential applications in sectors ranging
- [Enhancing Hydrogen Production from the Photoreforming of Lignin](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/enhancing-hydrogen-production-from-the-photoreforming-of-lignin/) - Photoreforming of lignocellulose biomass is widely recognised as a challenging but key technology for producing value-added chemicals and renewable hydrogen (H2). In this study, H2 production from photoreforming of organosolv lignin in a neutral aqueous solution was studied over a 0.1 wt% Pt/TiO2 (P25) catalyst with ultraviolet A (UVA) light. The H2 production from the
- [The greenhouse gas performance and climate change mitigation potential from rice straw biogas as a pathway to the UN sustainable development goals](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/the-greenhouse-gas-performance-and-climate-change-mitigation-potential-from-rice-straw-biogas-as-a-pathway-to-the-un-sustainable-development-goals/) - Rice production and unsustainable rice straw disposal are key contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). The Philippines is one of the main rice-producing countries globally and rice production is a key economic activity for about 2 million farm households. Integrating biogas into rice supply chains can significantly contribute to decarbonising the agricultural and energy
- [Mechanistic Study of Glucose Photoreforming over TiO2-Based Catalysts for H2 Production](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/mechanistic-study-of-glucose-photoreforming-over-tio2-based-catalysts-for-h2-production/)
- [Exploring lignin valorisation: the application of photocatalysis for the degradation of the β-5 linkage](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/exploring-lignin-valorisation-the-application-of-photocatalysis-for-the-degradation-of-the-β-5-linkage-3/)
- [Building a ‘photon-platform’; development of a photocatalytic system to enhance biomass valorisation and facilitate collaborative engagement](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/building-a-photon-platform-development-of-a-photocatalytic-system-to-enhance-biomass-valorisation-and-facilitate-collaborative-engagement/) - Related Publications: 2023 roadmap on photocatalytic water splitting. Exploring lignin valorisation: the application of photocatalysis for the degradation of the β-5 linkage. In situ electrochemical determination of 2,5-diformylfuran (DFF) from the photocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). Toward the Photocatalytic Valorization of Lignin: Conversion of a Model Lignin Hexamer with Multiple Functionalities. Photocatalytic Reforming of Biomass:
- [Removing bottlenecks from microalgal processing for demand-led whole algal partitioning for nutritional and biofuel end-use](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/removing-bottlenecks-from-microalgal-processing-for-demand-led-whole-algal-partitioning-for-nutritional-and-biofuel-end-use/) - Conclusion of the project: A new growth and processing methodology for scaling microalgal production has been proposed and demonstrated at laboratory scale, this adds value to the process chain and reduces input costs through utilising inexpensive nutrients, novel photobioreactor designs and controlled reactor inputs (e.g. lighting) and outputs (e.g. dewatering and extraction); hence making the
- [Integration of anaerobic digestion with heat Pump: Machine learning-based technical and environmental assessment](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/integration-of-anaerobic-digestion-with-heat-pump-machine-learning-based-technical-and-environmental-assessment/)
- [Report from Stakeholder Workshop on Novel Crops and Forestry Species as Sources of Industrial  Biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/report-from-stakeholder-workshop-on-novel-crops-and-forestry-species-as-sources-of-industrial-biomass/) - This report is the output of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub Stakeholder Workshop on Novel Crops and Forestry Species as Sources of Industrial Biomass held on earlier this year at the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) facility. Energy grasses, black locust, eucalyptus, paulownia, cup plant, hemp and sphagnum moss were discussed in detail by workshop
- [Myth-busting paper 'Is bioenergy carbon neutral?'](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/public-engagement-theme-1-is-bioenergy-carbon-neutral/) - Supergen Bioenergy Hub has published the first in a series of papers addressing common themes in the media and public debate around bioenergy. The paper provides short scientific responses to questions raised on the theme of bioenergy and its carbon or climate impact. The paper is an output of Supergen Bioenergy Hub's public engagement strategy,
- [Myth-busting paper on Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/myth-busting-paper-on-bioenergy-with-carbon-capture-and-storage/) - As part of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub public engagement strategy, a media literature review was conducted to explore the public debate around biomass energy in the UK. Several themes were identified in the study including the theme of Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). BECCS combines bioenergy with carbon capture and storage technology, which
- [The integration of low temperature supercritical water gasification with continuous in situ nano-catalyst synthesis for hydrogen generation from biomass wastewater](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/the-integration-of-low-temperature-supercritical-water-gasification-with-continuous-in-situ-nano-catalyst-synthesis-for-hydrogen-generation-from-biomass-wastewater/) - Abstract A continuous hydrothermal process is demonstrated, for the first time, that can operate at low gasification temperature (430 °C) and residence time (20 s) by combining supercritical water gasification (SCWG) and partial oxidation with in situ synthesis of virgin metal oxide nano-catalyst. Using olive wastewater as the feedstock, this gasification study experimentally investigated the impact of multiple variables: (1) COD
- [How well does Miscanthus ensile for use in an anaerobic digestion plant?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/how-well-does-miscanthus-ensile-for-use-in-an-anaerobic-digestion-plant/) - Abstract This study examined the ability for early-harvested Miscanthus (Miscanthus x giganteus and Miscanthus sacchariflorus) to be stored in silage for later use in anaerobic digestion. Two silage additives favouring a homo and hetero-fermentation pathway were examined. The results show that silage additives are necessary to effectively ensile Miscanthus, otherwise untreated Miscanthus grasses incurred dry matter losses of 4% during three months' storage. The silage
- [Dry Matter Losses and Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Outside Storage of Short Rotation Coppice Willow Chip](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/dry-matter-losses-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-outside-storage-of-short-rotation-coppice-willow-chip-2/) - Abstract This study examined the dry matter losses and the greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations within two short rotation coppice (SRC) willow wood chip storage heaps. One heap was built on a grassland area (East Midlands) and the other (Rothamsted) on a concrete hard standing. A series of 1- and 3-m probes were embedded in the
- [The renewable energy directive and cereal residues](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/the-renewable-energy-directive-and-cereal-residues/) - Abstract The Renewable Energy Directive (RED) specifies that biomass feedstocks must be sustainable and are not directly implicated with conversion of areas of high carbon stock and biodiversity. There are concerns that first generation biofuels from food-based crops will lead to negative indirect impacts on food prices and place pressure on agricultural land. The RED
- [Dry Matter Losses and Methane Emissions During Wood Chip Storage: the Impact on Full Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Savings of Short Rotation Coppice Willow for Heat](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/dry-matter-losses-and-methane-emissions-during-wood-chip-storage-the-impact-on-full-life-cycle-greenhouse-gas-savings-of-short-rotation-coppice-willow-for-heat/) - Abstract A life cycle assessment (LCA) approach was used to examine the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy balance of short rotation coppice (SRC) willow for heat production. The modelled supply chain includes cutting multiplication, site establishment, maintenance, harvesting, storage, transport and combustion. The relative impacts of dry matter losses and methane emissions from chip
- [Dry Matter Losses and Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Outside Storage of Short Rotation Coppice Willow Chip](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/dry-matter-losses-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-outside-storage-of-short-rotation-coppice-willow-chip/) - Abstract This study examined the dry matter losses and the greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations within two short rotation coppice (SRC) willow wood chip storage heaps. One heap was built on a grassland area (East Midlands) and the other (Rothamsted) on a concrete hard standing. A series of 1- and 3-m probes were embedded in the
- [Securing a bioenergy future without imports](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/securing-a-bioenergy-future-without-imports/) - Abstract The UK has legally binding renewable energy and greenhouse gas targets. Energy from biomass is anticipated to make major contributions to these. However there are concerns about the availability and sustainability of biomass for the bioenergy sector. A Biomass Resource Model has been developed that reflects the key biomass supply-chain dynamics and interactions determining resource availability, taking into
- [Increasing biomass resource availability through supply chain analysis](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/increasing-biomass-resource-availability-through-supply-chain-analysis/) - Abstract Increased inclusion of biomass in energy strategies all over the world means that greater mobilisation of biomass resources will be required to meet demand. Strategies of many EU countries assume the future use of non-EU sourced biomass. An increasing number of studies call for the UK to consider alternative options, principally to better utilise
- [Generating low-carbon heat from biomass: Life cycle assessment of bioenergy scenarios](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/generating-low-carbon-heat-from-biomass-life-cycle-assessment-of-bioenergy-scenarios/) - Abstract Bioenergy systems will play a key role in many countries achieving their climate change, emission reduction and renewable energy contribution targets. It is important that implemented bioenergy pathways maximise GHG reductions, particularly since demand and competition for biomass resource is likely to increase in future. This research analyses the actual GHG performance of utilising different biomass resources
- [Maximizing the greenhouse gas reductions from biomass: The role of life cycle assessment](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/maximizing-the-greenhouse-gas-reductions-from-biomass-the-role-of-life-cycle-assessment/) - Abstract Biomass can deliver significant greenhouse gas reductions in electricity, heat and transport fuel supply. However, our biomass resource is limited and should be used to deliver the most strategic and significant impacts. The relative greenhouse gas reduction merits of different bioenergy systems (for electricity, heat, chemical and biochar production) were examined on a common, scientific basis using consistent life
- [European biorefineries: Implications for land, trade and employment](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/european-biorefineries-implications-for-land-trade-and-employment/) - Abstract Biorefineries are expected to play a major role in a future low carbon economy and substantial investments are being made to support this vision. However, it is important to consider the wider socio-economic impacts of such a transition. This paper quantifies the potential trade, employment and land impacts of economically viable European biorefinery options
- [Biofuels: balancing risks and rewards](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/biofuels-balancing-risks-and-rewards/) - Abstract This paper describes a framework that can be used to evaluate the environmental risks and benefits associated with biofuel production. It uses the example of biodiesel produced from Argentinean soy to show how such a framework can be used to conceptualize trade-offs between different environmental, social and economic impacts of biofuel production. Results showing
- [Comparative evaluation of GHG emissions from the use of Miscanthus for bio-hydrocarbon production via fast pyrolysis and bio-oil upgrading](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/comparative-evaluation-of-ghg-emissions-from-the-use-of-miscanthus-for-bio-hydrocarbon-production-via-fast-pyrolysis-and-bio-oil-upgrading/) - Abstract This study examines the GHG emissions associated with producing bio-hydrocarbons via fast pyrolysis of Miscanthus. The feedstock is then upgraded to bio-oil products via hydroprocessing and zeolite cracking. Inventory data for this study were obtained from current commercial cultivation practices of Miscanthus in the UK and state-of-the-art process models developed in Aspen Plus®. The system boundary considered spans from the cultivation
- [The yield and quality response of the energy grass Miscanthus × giganteus to fertiliser applications of nitrogen, potassium and sulphur](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/the-yield-and-quality-response-of-the-energy-grass-miscanthus-x-giganteus-to-fertiliser-applications-of-nitrogen-potassium-and-sulphur/) - Abstract A field experiment was conducted with the energy crop Miscanthus × giganteus to investigate the effects of N, K and S fertilisers. Planted in 2003 on a sandy loam soil, treatments were applied and yield and quality measured during 2005–2007. Soil Mineral N (SMN) in spring was between 30 and 40 kg ha−1 N. The optimum N application for yield was 100 kg ha−1 N, which
- [More than food or fuel. Stakeholder perceptions of anaerobic digestion and land use; a case study from the United Kingdom](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/more-than-food-or-fuel-stakeholder-perceptions-of-anaerobic-digestion-and-land-use-a-case-study-from-the-united-kingdom/) - Abstract Anaerobic digestion (AD) is of growing importance within the UK as it can make an important contribution to the countries energy and climate change targets. With the growth of the sector, discussions about competing land uses are likely to increase. For a better understanding of the synergies between agricultural land, its role and bioenergy the perception of the different
- [How certain are greenhouse gas reductions from bioenergy? Life cycle assessment and uncertainty analysis of wood pellet-to-electricity supply chains from forest residues](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/how-certain-are-greenhouse-gas-reductions-from-bioenergy-life-cycle-assessment-and-uncertainty-analysis-of-wood-pellet-to-electricity-supply-chains-from-forest-residues/) - Abstract Climate change and energy policies often encourage bioenergy as a sustainable greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction option. Recent research has raised concerns about the climate change impacts of bioenergy as heterogeneous pathways of producing and converting biomass, indirect impacts, uncertainties within the bioenergy supply chains and evaluation methods generate large variation in emission profiles. This research examines the combustion
- [Bioenergy as climate change mitigation option within a 2 °C target—uncertainties and temporal challenges of bioenergy systems](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/bioenergy-as-climate-change-mitigation-option-within-a-2-c-target-uncertainties-and-temporal-challenges-of-bioenergy-systems/) - Abstract Bioenergy is given an important role in reaching national and international climate change targets. However, uncertainties relating to emission reductions and the timeframe for these reductions are increasingly recognised as challenges whether bioenergy can deliver the required reductions. This paper discusses and highlights the challenges and the importance of the real greenhouse gas (GHG)
- [Handling uncertainty in bioenergy policy design – A case study analysis of UK and German bioelectricity policy instruments](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/handling-uncertainty-in-bioenergy-policy-design-a-case-study-analysis-of-uk-and-german-bioelectricity-policy-instruments/) - Abstract In designing policies to promote bioenergy, policy makers face challenges concerning uncertainties about the sustainability of bioenergy pathways (including greenhouse gas balances), technology and resource costs, or future energy market framework conditions. New information becomes available with time, but policy adjustments can involve high levels of adaptation costs. To enable an effective steering of technology choices and innovation, policies have to
- [Seasonal Carbohydrate Dynamics and Climatic Regulation of Senescence in the Perennial Grass, Miscanthus](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/seasonal-carbohydrate-dynamics-and-climatic-regulation-of-senescence-in-the-perennial-grass-miscanthus/) - Abstract Miscanthus is a perennial energy grass predominantly used for combustion but there is increasing interest in fermenting the cell-wall carbohydrates or green-cutting for soluble sugars to produce bioethanol. Our aims were to: (1) quantify non-structural carbohydrates (NSC), (2) observe the timing of seasonal shifts in the stems and rhizome, and (3) identify developmental and/or climatic
- [In situ catalytic upgrading of bio-oil using supported molybdenum carbide](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/in-situ-catalytic-upgrading-of-bio-oil-using-supported-molybdenum-carbide/) - Abstract The aim of this work is to improve some of the less desirable properties of bio-oil via the catalytic fast pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse using a novel supported molybdenum carbide (20 wt.% Mo2C/Al2O3) catalyst. Proximate and elemental analysis of the bagasse were carried out to determine the moisture, ash, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen content. The ground
- [Generating a positive energy balance from using rice straw for anaerobic digestion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/generating-a-positive-energy-balance-from-using-rice-straw-for-anaerobic-digestion/) - Abstract About 150 million metric tons of rice straw is produced in Southeast Asian countries every year. Several barriers impeding the collection of rice straw from the fields as well as the lack of knowledge on alternative uses of rice straw led to the practice of burning which causes air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
- [Nitrogen fertilization affects silicon concentration, cell wall composition and biofuel potential of wheat straw](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/nitrogen-fertilization-affects-silicon-concentration-cell-wall-composition-and-biofuel-potential-of-wheat-straw/) - Abstract Nitrogen is an essential input factor required for plant growth and biomass production. However, very limited information is available on how nitrogen fertilization affects the quality of crop residues to be used as lignocellulosic feedstock. In the present study, straw of winter wheat plants grown at six different levels of nitrogen supply ranging from 48 to 288 kg nitrogen ha−1 was analyzed for
- [The impact of fuel properties on the emissions from the combustion of biomass and other solid fuels in a fixed bed domestic stove](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/the-impact-of-fuel-properties-on-the-emissions-from-the-combustion-of-biomass-and-other-solid-fuels-in-a-fixed-bed-domestic-stove/) - Abstract Experimental results are presented on the emissions from a single combustion chamber stove burning wood, coal and processed fuels. This technique was used to permit comparisons to be made of the influence of different fuel types without it being influenced by the effects of secondary combustion. Measurements were made of CO, NOx and fine particulates during the major phases
- [State-of-the-art of fast pyrolysis in IEA bioenergy member countries](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/state-of-the-art-of-fast-pyrolysis-in-iea-bioenergy-member-countries/) - Abstract Fast pyrolysis of biomass is becoming increasingly important in some member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Six countries have joined the IEA Task 34 of the Bioenergy Activity: Canada, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, UK, and USA. The National Task Leaders give an overview of the current activities in their countries both on research,
- [The combustion characteristics of high-heating-rate chars from untreated and torrefied biomass fuels](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/the-combustion-characteristics-of-high-heating-rate-chars-from-untreated-and-torrefied-biomass-fuels/) - Abstract Torrefaction of biomass is of great interest at the present time, because of its potential to upgrade biomass into a fuel with improved properties. This study considers the fundamentals of combustion of two biomass woods: short rotation willow coppice and eucalyptus and their torrefied counterparts. Chars were prepared from the untreated and torrefied woods in a drop tube
- [Challenge clusters facing LCA in environmental decision-making—what we can learn from biofuels](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/challenge-clusters-facing-lca-in-environmental-decision-making-what-we-can-learn-from-biofuels/) - Abstract Purpose: Bioenergy is increasingly used to help meet greenhouse gas (GHG) and renewable energy targets. However, bioenergy’s sustainability has been questioned, resulting in increasing use of life cycle assessment (LCA). Bioenergy systems are global and complex, and market forces can result in significant changes, relevant to LCA and policy. The goal of this paper
- [The changing nature of life cycle assessment](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/the-changing-nature-of-life-cycle-assessment/) - Abstract LCA has evolved from its origins in energy analysis in the 1960s and 70s into a wide ranging tool used to determine impacts of products or systems over several environmental and resource issues. The approach has become more prevalent in research, industry and policy. Its use continues to expand as it seeks to encompass impacts
- [Modeling long-term yield trends of Miscanthus × giganteus using experimental data from across Europe](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/modeling-long-term-yield-trends-of-miscanthus-x-giganteus-using-experimental-data-from-across-europe/) - Abstract Miscanthus × giganteus is a perennial grass that is considered to have a high feedstock potential for bioenergy production. Assessment of that potential is however highly related to the crop yields and to their change through the crop lifetime, which is expected to be longer than 20 years. M. giganteus is known to have an establishment phase during which annual yields increased as a function
- [Linking the multi-level perspective with social representations theory: Gasifiers as a niche innovation reinforcing the energy-from-waste (EfW) regime](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/linking-the-multi-level-perspective-with-social-representations-theory-gasifiers-as-a-niche-innovation-reinforcing-the-energy-from-waste-efw-regime/) - Abstract The multi-level perspective (MLP) theorises technological change as a process of niche innovations competing with incumbent socio-technical regimes. As a mid-range theoretical framework, the MLP invites complementary, more detailed theorisation of salient issues, especially the roles of socio-political agency in changing regime rules around technological competition. Taking a socio-cognitive perspective, this paper links the
- [Socio-technical change linking expectations and representations: Innovating thermal treatment of municipal solid waste](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/socio-technical-change-linking-expectations-and-representations-innovating-thermal-treatment-of-municipal-solid-waste/) - Abstract This paper combines two theoretical perspectives: future technological expectations mobilising resources, and social representations assimilating new ideas through anchoring onto familiar frames of reference. The combination is applied to the controversial case of thermal-treatment options for municipal solid waste, especially via gasification technology. Stakeholders’ social representations set criteria for technological expectations and their demonstration
- [A study of smoke formation from wood combustion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/a-study-of-smoke-formation-from-wood-combustion/) - Abstract Aerosol time of flight mass spectrometry (ATOFMS) was used to analyse the particles emitted during the flaming and smouldering phases of the combustion of samples of hard and soft woods. Eugenol and furfural were also burned and using results from previous work of the authors, they have been shown to be useful proxies for initial wood combustion products. The ratios of
- [Integrating phytoremediation with biomass valorisation and critical element recovery: A UK contaminated land perspective](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/integrating-phytoremediation-with-biomass-valorisation-and-critical-element-recovery-a-uk-contaminated-land-perspective/) - Abstract In the UK, the widespread presence of elemental contaminants such as arsenic and nickel in contaminated sites and more widely release of platinum group metals into the biosphere are growing concerns. Phytoremediation has the potential to treat land contaminated with these elements at low cost. An integrated approach combining land remediation with post-process biomass to energy conversion and high value
- [Solid–gaseous phase transformation of elemental contaminants during the gasification of biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/solid-gaseous-phase-transformation-of-elemental-contaminants-during-the-gasification-of-biomass/) - Abstract Disposal of plant biomass removed from heavy metal contaminated land via gasification achieves significant volume reduction and can recover energy. However, these biomass often contain high concentrations of heavy metals leading to hot-corrosion of gasification facilities and toxic gaseous emissions. Therefore, it is of significant interest to gain a further understanding of the solid–gas
- [Reasonable potential for GHG savings by anaerobic biomethane in Germany and UK derived from economic and ecological analyses](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/reasonable-potential-for-ghg-savings-by-anaerobic-biomethane-in-germany-and-uk-derived-from-economic-and-ecological-analyses/) - Abstract This study introduces a new approach to estimate biomethane market potential by analysing biogas markets and their relative environmental and economic advantages. This potential is then combined with greenhouse gas emission values for different feedstock shares (farm-fed and waste-fed systems) and different application share to determine the possible contribution of biomethane to national greenhouse
- [A review of the mitigation of deposition and emission problems during biomass combustion through washing pre-treatment](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/a-review-of-the-mitigation-of-deposition-and-emission-problems-during-biomass-combustion-through-washing-pre-treatment/) - Abstract Pre-treatment of biomass via washing has shown to reduce the ash deposition and air-borne emissions. Particle size and temperature are important parameters to consider when washing biomass. Washing removes the problematic chemical species like K Na, Ca, Mg, Fe, Cl, S and P from the biomass. Hot water washing improves the removal efficiency of these
- [The influence of harvest and storage on the properties of and fast pyrolysis products from Miscanthus x giganteus](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/the-influence-of-harvest-and-storage-on-the-properties-of-and-fast-pyrolysis-products-from-miscanthus-x-giganteus/) - Abstract The research investigates the fuel property variations associated with the time of harvest and the duration of storage of Miscanthus x giganteus over a one year period. The crop has been harvested at three different times: early (September 2009), conventional (April 2010) and late (June 2010). Once harvested the crop was baled and stored. Biomass properties of
- [Mapping bioenergy stakeholders: A systematic and scientometric review of capabilities and expertise in bioenergy research in the United Kingdom](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/mapping-bioenergy-stakeholders-a-systematic-and-scientometric-review-of-capabilities-and-expertise-in-bioenergy-research-in-the-united-kingdom-2/) - Abstract This work, led by the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub of United Kingdom (UK), examines the current status of the UK bioenergy research, identifies important research gaps and makes recommendations for exploitation of current capabilities and future research development. It was based on a survey-based research covering 71 bioenergy research stakeholders’ responses and a taxonomy map with key
- [Assessing economically viable carbon reductions for the production of ammonia from biomass gasification](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/assessing-economically-viable-carbon-reductions-for-the-production-of-ammonia-from-biomass-gasification/) - Abstract Greenhouse gas emissions from fertiliser production are set to increase before stabilising due to the increasing demand to secure sustainable food supplies for a growing global population. However, avoiding the impacts of climate change requires all sectors to decarbonise by a very high level within several decades. Economically viable carbon reductions of substituting natural gas reforming with biomass
- [An investigation of the chemical kinetics of biogas combustion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/an-investigation-of-the-chemical-kinetics-of-biogas-combustion/) - Abstract Chemical kinetic aspects of the combustion of biogas (containing CH4,CO2 and possibly H2) have been investigated. Five reaction mechanisms were considered and tested with respect to the ignition delay times of H2–CO2–O2 and CH4–CO2–O2 mixtures measured in shock tubes. While the GRI (Gas Research Institute) mechanism 3.0 could not reproduce the first set of measurements, it brought up the
- [Evaluation of the potential of retrofitting a coal power plant to oxy-firing using CFD and process co-simulation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/evaluation-of-the-potential-of-retrofitting-a-coal-power-plant-to-oxy-firing-using-cfd-and-process-co-simulation/) - Abstract A new approach has been developed in order to estimate the potential of retrofitting an existing power plant to oxy-firing and the safe operation regime of the retrofitted boiler under oxy-combustion condition has been determined. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques have been employed to simulate the coal combustion and heat transfer to the furnace water walls and heat exchangers under
- [Results of the IEA Round Robin on Viscosity and Aging of Fast Pyrolysis Bio-oils: Long-Term Tests and Repeatability](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/results-of-the-iea-round-robin-on-viscosity-and-aging-of-fast-pyrolysis-bio-oils-long-term-tests-and-repeatability/) - Abstract An international round robin study of the viscosity measurements and aging of fast pyrolysis bio-oil has been undertaken recently, and this work is an outgrowth from that effort. Two bio-oil samples were distributed to two laboratories for accelerated aging tests and to three laboratories of long-term aging studies. The accelerated aging test was defined
- [Modelling an off-grid integrated renewable energy system for rural electrification in India using photovoltaics and anaerobic digestion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/modelling-an-off-grid-integrated-renewable-energy-system-for-rural-electrification-in-india-using-photovoltaics-and-anaerobic-digestion/) - Abstract This work describes the design optimisation and techno-economic analysis of an off-grid Integrated Renewable Energy System (IRES) designed to meet the electrical demand of a rural village location in West Bengal – India with an overall electrical requirement equivalent to 22 MWh year−1. The investigation involved the modelling of seven scenarios, each containing a different combination of electricity generation (anaerobic
- [Catalytic upgrading of bio-oils by esterification](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/catalytic-upgrading-of-bio-oils-by-esterification/) - Abstract Biomass is the term given to naturally-produced organic matter resulting from photosynthesis, and represents the most abundant organic polymers on Earth. Consequently, there has been great interest in the potential exploitation of lignocellulosic biomass as a renewable feedstock for energy, materials and chemicals production. The energy sector has largely focused on the direct thermochemical
- [Heterogeneous catalysis for sustainable biodiesel production via esterification and transesterification](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/heterogeneous-catalysis-for-sustainable-biodiesel-production-via-esterification-and-transesterification/) - Abstract Concern over the economics of accessing fossil fuel reserves, and widespread acceptance of the anthropogenic origin of rising CO2 emissions and associated climate change from combusting such carbon sources, is driving academic and commercial research into new routes to sustainable fuels to meet the demands of a rapidly rising global population. Here we discuss catalytic
- [Miscanthus combustion properties and variations with Miscanthus agronomy.](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/miscanthus-combustion-properties-and-variations-with-miscanthus-agronomy/) - Abstract A study of the interaction of agronomy and its effects on fuel quality has been carried out for Miscanthus x giganteus grown in the UK through the UK’s SUPERGEN Bioenergy Consortium activities. Work on Miscanthus yield responses to N, K and S fertilizer will be reported elsewhere, and this study is focused on how fertilisers affected
- [Fast pyrolysis processing of surfactant washed biomass. Fuel Processing Technology.](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/fast-pyrolysis-processing-of-surfactant-washed-biomass-fuel-processing-technology/) - Abstract Miscanthus × giganteus was subjected to pre-treatment with deionised water, hydrochloric acid or Triton X-100 surfactant, and subsequently fast pyrolysed in a fluidised bed reactor at 535 °C to obtain bio-oil. Triton X-100 surfactant was identified as a promising pre-treatment medium for removal of inorganic matter because its physicochemical nature was expected to mobilise
- [Comparative Techno-economic assessment of biomass and coal with CCS technologies in a pulverised combustion power plant in the United Kingdom](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/comparative-techno-economic-assessment-of-biomass-and-coal-with-ccs-technologies-in-a-pulverised-combustion-power-plant-in-the-united-kingdom/) - Abstract The technical performance and cost effectiveness of white wood pellets (WWP) combustion in comparison to three types of coal namely U.S., Russian and Colombian coals are investigated in this study. Post-combustion capture and storage (CCS) namely with amine FG+, and oxy-fuel with carbon capture and storage (oxy-fuel) are applied to a 650 MW
- [Biomass sustainability criteria: Greenhouse gas accounting issues for biogas and biomethane facilities](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/biomass-sustainability-criteria-greenhouse-gas-accounting-issues-for-biogas-and-biomethane-facilities/) - Abstract Biomass sustainability criteria were introduced in the UK following the EU Renewable Energy Directive. Criteria are now applicable to solid biomass and biogas, however because it is not mandatory criteria can be adapted by member states with the risk of different interpretation. Operators are required to report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for every MJ
- [A critical appraisal of the effectiveness of UK perennial energy crops policy since 1999](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/a-critical-appraisal-of-the-effectiveness-of-uk-perennial-energy-crops-policy-since-1999/) - Abstract Energy crops are cultivated primarily for bioenergy production, but can also have wider benefits to agriculture and the environment. Policies put in place in the UK and Europe have promoted bioenergy and the growth of energy crops. Despite the various policy support mechanisms the cultivation of perennial energy crops has proceeded at a low
- [Comparative cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of wood pellet production with torrefaction](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/comparative-cradle-to-gate-life-cycle-assessment-of-wood-pellet-production-with-torrefaction/) - Abstract Torrefaction is a thermal pre-treatment process for upgrading raw biomass into a more energy dense fuel. Torrefied biomass is combined with a densification process to increase its bulk density similar to conventional wood-pelleting production. This paper identifies the significant environmental impacts associated with production and delivery of these two fuels, using cradle-to-gate life cycle
- [Small-scale biomass gasification CHP utilisation in industry: Energy and environmental evaluation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/small-scale-biomass-gasification-chp-utilisation-in-industry-energy-and-environmental-evaluation/) - Abstract Biomass gasification is regarded as a sustainable energy technology used for waste management and producing renewable fuel. Using the techniques of life cycle assessment (LCA) and net energy analysis this study quantifies the energy, resource, and emission flows. The purpose of the research is to assess the net energy produced and potential environmental effects
- [Environmental trade-offs associated with bioenergy from agri-residues in sub-tropical regions: A case study of the Colombian coffee sector](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/environmental-trade-offs-associated-with-bioenergy-from-agri-residues-in-sub-tropical-regions-a-case-study-of-the-colombian-coffee-sector/)
- [A review of the role of bioenergy modelling in renewable energy research & policy development](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/a-review-of-the-role-of-bioenergy-modelling-in-renewable-energy-research-policy-development/)
- [Soil carbon stock impacts following reversion of Miscanthus × giganteus and short rotation coppice willow commercial plantations into arable cropping](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/soil-carbon-stock-impacts-following-reversion-of-miscanthus-x-giganteus-and-short-rotation-coppice-willow-commercial-plantations-into-arable-cropping/) - Abstract There are posited links between the establishment of perennial bioenergy, such as short rotation coppice (SRC) willow and Miscanthus × giganteus, on low carbon soils and enhanced soil C sequestration. Sequestration provides additional climate mitigation, however, few studies have explored impacts on soil C stocks of bioenergy crop removal; thus, the permanence of any sequestered C is
- [Bioenergy Opportunities, Barriers and Challenges in the Arabian Peninsula – Resource Modelling, Surveys & Interviews](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/bioenergy-opportunities-barriers-and-challenges-in-the-arabian-peninsula-resource-modelling-surveys-interviews/) - Abstract The link between energy and climate change is fundamental - energy accounting for two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions. Of all countries, those of the Arabian Peninsula are synonymous with energy and the supply and use of fossil fuels. However driven by commitments to international climate change agreements the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries
- [Biorefinery potential of sustainable municipal wastewater treatment using fast-growing willow](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/biorefinery-potential-of-sustainable-municipal-wastewater-treatment-using-fast-growing-willow/) - Abstract The use of willow plantations can be a sustainable approach for treating primary municipal wastewater, potentially reducing both the environmental and economic burdens associated with conventional treatment. However, the impact of wastewater irrigation upon the willow biorefinery potential has not yet been established. To investigate this effect, three-year-old field grown willows were harvested from
- [Biorefinery potential of sustainable municipal wastewater treatment using fast-growing willow](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/biorefinery-potential-of-sustainable-municipal-wastewater-treatment-using-fast-growing-willow-2/) - Abstract The use of willow plantations can be a sustainable approach for treating primary municipal wastewater, potentially reducing both the environmental and economic burdens associated with conventional treatment. However, the impact of wastewater irrigation upon the willow biorefinery potential has not yet been established. To investigate this effect, three-year-old field grown willows were harvested from
- [Low Carbon Hydrogen Well-to-Tank Pathways Study](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/low-carbon-hydrogen-well-to-tank-pathways-study/)
- [Mapping the Sustainability of Bioenergy to Maximise Benefits, Mitigate Risks and Drive Progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/mapping-the-sustainability-of-bioenergy-to-maximise-benefits-mitigate-risks-and-drive-progress-toward-the-sustainable-development-goals-2/) - Abstract Demand for biomass resources will continue to grow as bioenergy is increasingly targeted within energy strategies. Sustainability is a primary issue for large scale bioenergy, with potential to generate both risks and benefits for people, development, natural systems and for climate change – this balance of risks and benefits determining overall sustainability performance. A new sustainability mapping framework
- [Photocatalytic Reforming Of Biomass: What Role Will The Technology Play In Future Energy Systems](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/photocatalytic-reforming-of-biomass-what-role-will-the-technology-play-in-future-energy-systems/) - Abstract Photocatalytic reforming of biomass has emerged as an area of significant interest within the last decade. The number of papers published in the literature has been steadily increasing with keywords such as ‘hydrogen’ and ‘visible’ becoming prominent research topics. There are likely two primary drivers behind this, the first of which is that biomass
- [Processing By-Products as Sources of Hydrophilic Carbon and Nitrogen for Sophorolipid Production Resources](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/processing-by-products-as-sources-of-hydrophilic-carbon-and-nitrogen-for-sophorolipid-production-resources/) - Abstract Valorization of unavoidable food supply chain waste via biotechnology would be beneficial to the implementation of circular economics and may help increase market competitiveness of the final product via reduced feedstock costs. The suitability of post-milling wheat feed, potato processing scraps and sugar-beet pulps to act as the sole source of hydrophilic carbon (glucose),
- [Toward the Photocatalytic Valorization of Lignin: Conversion of a Model Lignin Hexamer with Multiple Functionalities](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/toward-the-photocatalytic-valorization-of-lignin-conversion-of-a-model-lignin-hexamer-with-multiple-functionalities/) - Abstract The valorization of biomass via photocatalysis is an area of expanding research with advances in new technologies and materials with a view toward enhanced sustainability being reported. A significant challenge within this field, however, is understanding the impact photocatalysis has on more recalcitrant compounds present in biomass, such as lignin. Moreover, the current state
- [Sustainability of bioenergy – Mapping the risks & benefits to inform future bioenergy systems](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/sustainability-of-bioenergy-mapping-the-risks-benefits-to-inform-future-bioenergy-systems/) - Sustainability will be fundamental for bioenergy to be deployed at scale. Bioeconomy Sustainability Indicator Model applied to map 16 bioenergy case studies. Bioenergy sustainability is a balance of trade-offs & an unlikely end destination. Risk & benefit trends across resources & technologies should inform policy. With uncertainties in bioenergy sustainability reducing, policy focus should evolve.
- [E-Bio-Fuel: Electrosynthesis of biofuels via co-valorisation of bio-fermentation products and captured CO2—A feasibility study](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/e-bio-fuel-electrosynthesis-of-biofuels-via-co-valorisation-of-bio-fermentation-products-and-captured-co2-a-feasibility-study-2/) - This project was completed by end of 2021. Through the flexible grant, an EPSRC IAA grant at Loughborough University has been securred to further commercialise the technology, with a patent being filed. The IAA project is currently on going. An addtional EPSRC grant (£1.4M) has been securred to further develop the electrochemical process originally proposed
- [Harmonising greenhouse gas and sustainability criteria for low-carbon transport fuels, bioenergy and other bio-based sectors](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/harmonising-greenhouse-gas-and-sustainability-criteria-for-low-carbon-transport-fuels-bioenergy-and-other-bio-based-sectors/)
- [Can bioenergy support the environment? Myth-busting paper on Ecosystem services](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/can-bioenergy-support-the-environment-myth-busting-paper-on-ecosystem-services/) - As part of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub public engagement strategy, a media literature review was conducted to explore the public debate around biomass energy in the UK. A number of themes were identified in the review. The following questions and areas of debate arose on the theme of bioenergy and ecosystem services. While there are
- [Myth-busting paper on land use: food vs. fuel](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/myth-busting-paper-on-land-use-food-vs-fuel/) - As part of the Supergen Bioenergy Hub public engagement strategy, a media literature review was conducted to explore the public debate around biomass energy in the UK. A number of themes were identified in the review. The following questions and areas of debate arose on the theme of ‘food versus fuel’. This theme is one
- [Novel Miscanthus hybrids](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/novel-miscanthus-hybrids/) - Anita Shepherd, Research Fellow funded by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub has published a new paper on 'Novel Miscanthus Hybrids: Modelling productivity on marginal land in Europe using dynamics of canopy development determined by light interception'. Abstract: New biomass crop hybrids for bioeconomic expansion require yield projections to determine their potential for strategic land use planning
- [(Stop) burning for biogas. Enabling positive sustainability trade-offs with business models for biogas from rice straw](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/stop-burning-for-biogas-enabling-positive-sustainability-trade-offs-with-business-models-for-biogas-from-rice-straw/)
- [UK Biomass Availability Modelling: Scoping Report](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/uk-biomass-availability-modelling-scoping-report/)
- [Written response to the Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry on Sustainable Timber and Deforestation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/supergen-bioenergy-hub-input-to-the-environmental-audit-committee-inquiry-on-sustainable-timber-and-deforestation/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub submitted a written response to the Committee inquiry into sustainable timber and deforestation. The inquiry investigated the scaling up of the UK domestic timber sector, as well as the reduction on imports. It also examined the degree to which the UK supply chains contribute to deforestation overseas and the effectiveness of
- [Pretreatment of biomass with protic ionic liquids](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/pretreatment-of-biomass-with-protic-ionic-liquids/) - This article reviews the state of the art in the pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass using protic ionic liquids, specifically with the ionoSolv process. Advantages, working mechanisms, and routes of valorisation regarding the different biomass components of ionoSolv are described, as well as its role in the future production of bioenergy, platform chemicals, and materials.
- [Exploring lignin valorisation: the application of photocatalysis for the degradation of the β-5 linkage](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/exploring-lignin-valorisation-the-application-of-photocatalysis-for-the-degradation-of-the-β-5-linkage-2/) - Abstract The valorisation of lignin has gained significant interest in bioenergy, which is driven by the abundance of the material coupled with the potential to form value-added compounds. As a result, the range of technologies deployed for this application has increased and more recently includes advanced oxidation processes such as photocatalysis. The complexity of lignin
- [In situ electrochemical determination of 2,5-diformylfuran (DFF) from the photocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/in-situ-electrochemical-determination-of-25-diformylfuran-dff-from-the-photocatalytic-oxidation-of-5-hydroxymethylfurfural-hmf-2/) - Abstract As the need for improved methods to convert biomass into value-added compounds increases, so too does the requirement for complementary rapid in situ monitoring methods. In this study, for the first time, an in situ electroanalytical method for monitoring the production of 2,5-diformylfuran from the photocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural was demonstrated. An untreated glassy
- [In situ electrochemical determination of 2,5-diformylfuran (DFF) from the photocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/in-situ-electrochemical-determination-of-25-diformylfuran-dff-from-the-photocatalytic-oxidation-of-5-hydroxymethylfurfural-hmf/) - In situ electrochemical determination of 2,5-diformylfuran (DFF) from the photocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). Electrochemistry Communications, Volume 142, September 2022. Download the academic paper here.
- [Effect of ball-Milling pretreatment of cellulose on its photoreforming for H2 production](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/effect-of-ball-milling-pretreatment-of-cellulose-on-its-photoreforming-for-h2-production/) - Effect of ball-Milling pretreatment of cellulose on its photoreforming for H2 production. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2022. Download the academic paper here.
- [Using techno-economic modelling to determine the minimum cost possible for a microbial palm oil substitute](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/using-techno-economic-modelling-to-determine-the-minimum-cost-possible-for-a-microbial-palm-oil-substitute/) - Using techno-economic modelling to determine the minimum cost possible for a microbial palm oil substitute. Biotechnology for Biofuels 14 (1), 1-19 Download the academic paper here.
- [Combining phytoremediation and biorefinery: Metal extraction from lead contaminated Miscanthus during pretreatment using the ionoSolv process](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/combining-phytoremediation-and-biorefinery-metal-extraction-from-lead-contaminated-miscanthus-during-pretreatment-using-the-ionosolv-process-2/) - Combining phytoremediation and biorefinery: Metal extraction from lead contaminated Miscanthus during pretreatment using the ionoSolv process, Industrial Crops and Products, Volume 176, 2022. Download the journal article here.
- [A comprehensive comparative study on the energy application of chars produced from different biomass feedstocks via hydrothermal conversion, pyrolysis, and torrefaction](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/a-comprehensive-comparative-study-on-the-energy-application-of-chars-produced-from-different-biomass-feedstocks-via-hydrothermal-conversion-pyrolysis-and-torrefaction/) - Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 270 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116260
- [Combining phytoremediation and biorefinery: Metal extraction from lead contaminated Miscanthus during pretreatment using the ionoSolv process,](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/combining-phytoremediation-and-biorefinery-metal-extraction-from-lead-contaminated-miscanthus-during-pretreatment-using-the-ionosolv-process/)
- [Embodied carbon assessment using a dynamic climate model: Case-study comparison of a concrete, steel and timber building structure](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/embodied-carbon-assessment-using-a-dynamic-climate-model-case-study-comparison-of-a-concrete-steel-and-timber-building-structure/)
- [Carbon Optimal Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage Supply Chain Modelling: How Far is Too Far?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/carbon-optimal-bioenergy-with-carbon-capture-and-storage-supply-chain-modelling-how-far-is-too-far/) - Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments. 2021 Vol 47.
- [Putting Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage in a Spatial Context: What Should Go Where?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/putting-bioenergy-with-carbon-capture-and-storage-in-a-spatial-context-what-should-go-where/)
- [The Role of Biomass in Achieving Net Zero](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/the-role-of-biomass-in-achieving-net-zero/)
- [SUMMER - Seed propagated Upscaling of Miscanthus and Environmental Response](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/summer-seed-propagated-upscaling-of-miscanthus-and-environmental-response/) - Anita Shepherd at Aberdeen University has been funded a research fellowship from the Supergen Bioenergy Hub on 'Seed propagated Upscaling of Miscanthus and Environmental Response' Published outputs: Expanding the Miscanthus market in the UK: Growers in profile and experience, benefits and drawbacks of the bioenergy crop - 2 September 2022 Novel Miscanthus hybrids: Modelling productivity
- [Myth-busting paper: 'Does bioenergy cause biodiversity loss?](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/does-bioenergy-cause-biodiversity-loss/) - Supergen Bioenergy Hub has today published a new paper on biodiversity in line with the start of the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15). This paper is the second in a series of myth-busting papers on themes related to public debate around biomass energy in the UK. Biodiversity typically refers to the number of different species
- [New Biomass-to-Hydrogen Policy Briefing](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/new-biomass-to-hydrogen-policy-briefing/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub has published a new policy briefing on the production of low carbon hydrogen from biomass. This follows on from a stakeholder workshop held earlier this year, the outcomes of which are represented in the paper. Hydrogen is a versatile energy vector that will play a key role in our future energy
- [UK Biomass Resource Availability for the Glass Sector](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/uk-biomass-resource-availability-for-the-glass-sector/) - Supergen researchers from the University of Manchester worked with Glass Futures to analyse the feasibility of biofuels providing low carbon alternative energy for the UK glass sector and have now published this report from their research “UK Biomass Resource Availability for the Glass Sector: Exploring the Feasibility of Decarbonising the UK Glass Sector through Bioenergy”.
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub Bioeconomy Sustainability Indicator Model (BSIM)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/supergen-bioenergy-hub-bioeconomy-sustainability-indicator-model-bsim/)
- [Electrolytic cell engineering and device optimization for electrosynthesis of e-biofuels via co-valorisation of bio-feedstocks and captured CO2](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/electrolytic-cell-engineering-and-device-optimization-for-electrosynthesis-of-e-biofuels-via-co-valorisation-of-bio-feedstocks-and-captured-co2/)
- [Optimisation of Integrated Bioenergy and High Value Product Processing Pathways for UK Biomass Resources”](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/optimisation-of-integrated-bioenergy-and-high-value-product-processing-pathways-for-uk-biomass-resources/) - The ”Optimisation of Integrated Bioenergy and High Value Processing Pathways for UK Biomass Resources” flex funding project has published a gold open access paper titled 'A comprehensive comparative study on the energy application of chars produced from different biomass feedstocks via hydrothermal conversion, pyrolysis, and torrefaction'. Published in the Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 270,
- [Global land use implications in a demand-driven food and decarbonised energy system (GlobalFEEDS)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/global-land-use-implications-in-a-demand-driven-food-and-decarbonised-energy-system-globalfeeds/) - GlobalFEEDS is a project funded through Supergen flexible fund examining the global land use implications in a demand-driven food and decarbonised energy system. The project has delivered an integrated model that can examine scenarios produced through the TIAM energy system model, and understand the implications of different decarbonisation pathways for the global land system, stored
- [Preliminary Investigation of Catalytic Hydrothermal Reforming of Butyrates for the Production of C3 Hydrocarbon Gases](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/preliminary-investigation-of-catalytic-hydrothermal-reforming-of-butyrates-for-the-production-of-c3-hydrocarbon-gases/) - According to the UK Liquefied Petroleum Gases Association (UKLPGA), LPG currently provides secure energy to 2 million UK homes, mostly for off-grid heating where alternative decarbonisation solutions are limited. The aim of this proof-of-principle project is to investigate the conversion of biomass-derived butyrates to C3 and C4 hydrocarbon gases (bio-LPG components), as a route to
- [Algae-based biomethane fuel purification and carbon sequestration: an integrated approach](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/algae-based-biomethane-fuel-purification-and-carbon-sequestration-an-integrated-approach/) - The Supergen Bioenergy Hub funded project “Algae-based biomethane fuel purification and carbon sequestration: an integrated approach” aims to develop and assess an innovative process for the simultaneous production of high purity biomethane as a potential natural gas vehicle (NGV) fuel, together with the sequestration of remaining biomass and biogas carbon into algal co-product and biochar.
- [Are eucalyptus harvest residues a truly burden-free biomass source for bioenergy? A deeper look into biorefinery process design and Life Cycle Assessment](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/are-eucalyptus-harvest-residues-a-truly-burden-free-biomass-source-for-bioenergy-a-deeper-look-into-biorefinery-process-design-and-life-cycle-assessment/)
- [Highly efficient synthesis of levulinic acid from lignocellulosic biomass using microwave irradiation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/highly-efficient-synthesis-of-levulinic-acid-from-lignocellulosic-biomass-using-microwave-irradiation/) - Highly efficient synthesis of levulinic acid from lignocellulosic biomass using microwave irradiation
- [Highly efficient synthesis of levulinic acid from lignocellulosic biomass using microwave irradiation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/highly-efficient-synthesis-of-levulinic-acid-from-lignocellulosic-biomass-using-microwave-irradiation-2/) - The project has published a paper in the MDPI Journal titled 'Energies | Free Full-Text | Synergistic Catalytic Effect of Sulphated Zirconia—HCl System for Levulinic Acid and Solid Residue Production Using Microwave Irradiation.
- [Understanding greenhouse gas balances of bioenergy systems](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/understanding-greenhouse-gas-balances-of-bioenergy-systems/)
- [Report on the workshop for Gasification Technologies: Deliverying the Potential](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/report-on-the-workshop-for-gasification-technologies-deliverying-the-potential/)
- [A Bioenergy Research Prospectus for Southern Africa](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/a-bioenergy-research-prospectus-for-southern-africa/)
- [Mapping bioenergy stakeholders: A systematic and scientometric review of capabilities and expertise in bioenergy research in the United Kingdom](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/mapping-bioenergy-stakeholders-a-systematic-and-scientometric-review-of-capabilities-and-expertise-in-bioenergy-research-in-the-united-kingdom/)
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub response to Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee inquiry into agriculture, achieving net-zero emissions](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/supergen-bioenergy-hub-response-to-environment-food-and-rural-affairs-committee-inquiry-into-agriculture-achieving-net-zero-emissions/)
- [Bioenergy and waste gasification in the UK report: Barriers and research needs](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/bioenergy-and-waste-gasification-in-the-uk-report-barriers-and-research-needs/)
- [REA report: Ministers must commit to 16% bioenergy to safeguard UK energy security](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/rea-report-ministers-must-commit-to-16-bioenergy-to-safeguard-uk-energy-security/)
- [Sustainable synthetic carbon based fuels for transport: Policy Briefing](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/sustainable-synthetic-carbon-based-fuels-for-transport-policy-briefing/)
- [Land use: Policies for a Net Zero UK](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/land-use-policies-for-a-net-zero-uk/)
- [Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/bioenergy-with-carbon-capture-and-storage-beccs/)
- [Greenhouse gas emissions – timing matters!](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/greenhouse-gas-emissions-timing-matters/)
- [Accounting Whole Life Cycle Bioenergy Emissions within the UNFCCC Emission Accounting Framework](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/accounting-whole-life-cycle-bioenergy-emissions-within-the-unfccc-emission-accounting-framework/)
- [Fuel Standards Summary](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/fuel-standards-summary/)
- [Research and innovation needs for biomass to energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/research-and-innovation-needs-for-biomass-to-energy-with-carbon-capture-and-storage-beccs/)
- [Bridging the gap between climate science and policy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/bridging-the-gap-between-climate-science-and-policy/)
- [Market assessment and toolkit to advance bioenergy development in Africa](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/market-assessment-and-toolkit-to-advance-bioenergy-development-in-africa/)
- [Marginal lands: Concept, classification criteria and management](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/marginal-lands-concept-classification-criteria-and-management/)
- [Development of modern bioenergy approaches in low- and middle-income countries](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/development-of-modern-bioenergy-approaches-in-low-and-middle-income-countries/)
- [Supergen Cross Hub Report: Impact of COVID-19 on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Research](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/supergen-cross-hub-report-impact-of-covid-19-on-equality-diversity-inclusion-and-research/)
- [Consultation on Net Zero Governance](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/consultation-on-net-zero-governance/)
- [Opportunities and challenges for Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) systems supporting net-zero emission targets](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/opportunities-and-challenges-for-bioenergy-with-carbon-capture-and-storage-beccs-systems-supporting-net-zero-emission-targets/)
- [Bioenergy Technologies for a Net Zero Transition: Outcomes of UK-India Bioenergy Research Scoping](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/bioenergy-technologies-for-a-net-zero-transition-outcomes-of-uk-india-bioenergy-research-scoping/)
- [Mapping the sustainability of bioenergy to maximise benefits, mitigate risks and drive progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/mapping-the-sustainability-of-bioenergy-to-maximise-benefits-mitigate-risks-and-drive-progress-toward-the-sustainable-development-goals/)
- [Process optimization of biomass gasification with a Monte Carlo approach and random forest algorithm](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/process-optimization-of-biomass-gasification-with-a-monte-carlo-approach-and-random-forest-algorithm/)
- [Carbon-negative biomethane fuel production: Integrating anaerobic digestion with algae-assisted biogas purification and hydrothermal carbonisation of digestate](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/carbon-negative-biomethane-fuel-production-integrating-anaerobic-digestion-with-algae-assisted-biogas-purification-and-hydrothermal-carbonisation-of-digestate/)
- [Sustainable bioenergy solutions to enable development in low- and middle-income countries beyond technology and energy access](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/sustainable-bioenergy-solutions-to-enable-development-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-beyond-technology-and-energy-access/)
- [Parametric Study of Pt/C-Catalysed Hydrothermal Decarboxylation of Butyric Acid as a Potential Route for Biopropane Production](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/parametric-study-of-pt-c-catalysed-hydrothermal-decarboxylation-of-butyric-acid-as-a-potential-route-for-biopropane-production/)
- [Genome biology of the paleotetraploid perennial biomass crop Miscanthus](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/genome-biology-of-the-paleotetraploid-perennial-biomass-crop-miscanthus/)
- [An economic viability and environmental impact assessment of mango processing waste-based biorefineries for co-producing bioenergy and bioactive compounds](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/an-economic-viability-and-environmental-impact-assessment-of-mango-processing-waste-based-biorefineries-for-co-producing-bioenergy-and-bioactive-compounds/)
- [Morphological and Physiological Traits that Explain Yield Response to Drought Stress in Miscanthus](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/morphological-and-physiological-traits-that-explain-yield-response-to-drought-stress-in-miscanthus/)
- [Eucalyptus red grandis pretreatment with protic ionic liquids: effect of severity and influence of sub/super-critical CO2 atmosphere on pretreatment performance](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/eucalyptus-red-grandis-pretreatment-with-protic-ionic-liquids-effect-of-severity-and-influence-of-sub-super-critical-co2-atmosphere-on-pretreatment-performance/)
- [Comparative study of the effect of TiO2 support composition and Pt loading on the performance of Pt/TiO2 photocatalysts for catalytic photoreforming of cellulose](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/comparative-study-of-the-effect-of-tio2-support-composition-and-pt-loading-on-the-performance-of-pt-tio2-photocatalysts-for-catalytic-photoreforming-of-cellulose/)
- [Synergistic Catalytic Effect of Sulphated Zirconia—HCl System for Levulinic Acid and Solid Residue Production Using Microwave Irradiation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/synergistic-catalytic-effect-of-sulphated-zirconia-hcl-system-for-levulinic-acid-and-solid-residue-production-using-microwave-irradiation/)
- [Towards an environmentally and economically sustainable biorefinery: heavy metal contaminated waste wood as a low-cost feedstock in a low-cost ionic liquid process](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/towards-an-environmentally-and-economically-sustainable-biorefinery-heavy-metal-contaminated-waste-wood-as-a-low-cost-feedstock-in-a-low-cost-ionic-liquid-process/)
- [Exploring the Effect of Water Content and Anion on the Pretreatment of Poplar with Three 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium Ionic Liquids](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/exploring-the-effect-of-water-content-and-anion-on-the-pretreatment-of-poplar-with-three-1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium-ionic-liquids/)
- [Life cycle assessment of emerging technologies: Evaluation techniques at different stages of market and technical maturity](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/life-cycle-assessment-of-emerging-technologies-evaluation-techniques-at-different-stages-of-market-and-technical-maturity/)
- [Linkage mapping evidence for a syntenic QTL associated with flowering time in perennial C 4 rhizomatous grasses Miscanthus and switchgrass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/linkage-mapping-evidence-for-a-syntenic-qtl-associated-with-flowering-time-in-perennial-c-4-rhizomatous-grasses-miscanthus-and-switchgrass/)
- [Assessing the economic viability of wetland remediation of wastewater, and the potential for parallel biomass valorisation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/assessing-the-economic-viability-of-wetland-remediation-of-wastewater-and-the-potential-for-parallel-biomass-valorisation/)
- [Draft genome assembly of the biofuel grass crop Miscanthus sacchariflorus](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/draft-genome-assembly-of-the-biofuel-grass-crop-miscanthus-sacchariflorus/)
- [Differential expression of starch and sucrose metabolic genes linked to varying biomass yield in Miscanthus hybrids](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/differential-expression-of-starch-and-sucrose-metabolic-genes-linked-to-varying-biomass-yield-in-miscanthus-hybrids/)
- [Exploring lignin valorisation: the application of photocatalysis for the degradation of the β-5 linkage](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/exploring-lignin-valorisation-the-application-of-photocatalysis-for-the-degradation-of-the-β-5-linkage/)
- [Impact of vegetation type and pre-processing on product yields and properties following hydrothermal conversion of biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/impact-of-vegetation-type-and-pre-processing-on-product-yields-and-properties-following-hydrothermal-conversion-of-biomass/)
- [Exploring temporal aspects of climate-change effects due to bioenergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/exploring-temporal-aspects-of-climate-change-effects-due-to-bioenergy/)
- [GHG assessment of Bore Hill Farm Biodigester](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/ghg-assessment-of-bore-hill-farm-biodigester/)
- [Design of a combined ionosolv-organosolv biomass fractionation process for biofuel production and high value-added lignin valorisation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/design-of-a-combined-ionosolv-organosolv-biomass-fractionation-process-for-biofuel-production-and-high-value-added-lignin-valorisation/)
- [Fractionation by Sequential Antisolvent Precipitation of Biomass Isolated Using Low-Cost Ionic Liquids and Water](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/fractionation-by-sequential-antisolvent-precipitation-of-biomass-isolated-using-low-cost-ionic-liquids-and-water/)
- [Process intensification of the ionoSolv pretreatment: effects of biomass loading, particle size and scale-up from 10 mL to 1 L](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/process-intensification-of-the-ionosolv-pretreatment-effects-of-biomass-loading-particle-size-and-scale-up-from-10-ml-to-1-l/)
- [Role of life-cycle externalities in the valuation of protic ionic liquids – a case study in biomass pretreatment solvents](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/role-of-life-cycle-externalities-in-the-valuation-of-protic-ionic-liquids-a-case-study-in-biomass-pretreatment-solvents/)
- [Toward a Circular Economy: Decontamination and Valorization of Postconsumer Waste Wood using the ionoSolv Process](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/toward-a-circular-economy-decontamination-and-valorization-of-postconsumer-waste-wood-using-the-ionosolv-process/)
- [Hazardous Creosote Wood Valorization via Fractionation and Enzymatic Saccharification Coupled with Simultaneous Extraction of the Embedded Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Using Protic Ionic Liquid Media](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/hazardous-creosote-wood-valorization-via-fractionation-and-enzymatic-saccharification-coupled-with-simultaneous-extraction-of-the-embedded-polycyclic-aromatic-hydrocarbons-using-protic-ionic-liquid-me/)
- [Evaluating the Role of Water as a Cosolvent and an Antisolvent in [HSO4]-Based Protic Ionic Liquid Pretreatment](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/evaluating-the-role-of-water-as-a-cosolvent-and-an-antisolvent-in-hso4-based-protic-ionic-liquid-pretreatment/)
- [Consortium for Waste-to-Hydrogen utilisation and betterment (C-WtHub)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/consortium-for-waste-to-hydrogen-utilisation-and-betterment-c-wthub/) - Funded by Supergen Bioenergy Hub, C-WtHub (Consortium for Waste-to-Hydrogen utilisation and betterment) is an academic consortium linking the waste-to-hydrogen (WtH) research and community in the UK with leading biohydrogen research groups overseas (e.g., China, India, South Korea, and USA). C-WtHub serves as a biohydrogen research forum for continuous collaboration and long-term impacts centering around WtH
- [Global Bioenergy Stories](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/global-bioenergy-stories/) - Visit our dedicated webpage on the website to find out more about the Global Bioenergy Stories project.
- [Affordable H2 from the remediation of biomass wastewater – Highly efficient continuous catalytic supercritical water gasification (SCWG) using industrial biomass wastewater as the feedstock with in-situ nano-catalyst generation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/affordable-h2-from-the-remediation-of-biomass-wastewater-highly-efficient-continuous-catalytic-supercritical-water-gasification-scwg-using-industrial-biomass-wastewater-as-the-feedstock-wi/)
- [Wood2carbonfibre - Demonstrating integrated ionic liquid pretreatment and lignin material production](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/wood2carbonfibre-demonstrating-integrated-ionic-liquid-pretreatment-and-lignin-material-production/) - Information and outputs on this project to be updated.
- [Municipal Solid Waste to upgraded bio-oil for direct blending with liquid transport fuels : Addressing the key challenges](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/municipal-solid-waste-to-upgraded-bio-oil-for-direct-blending-with-liquid-transport-fuels-addressing-the-key-challenges/) - Information and outputs on this project to be updated.
- [Expanding the Miscanthus market in the UK: Growers in profile and experience, benefits and drawbacks of the bioenergy crop](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/gcb-bioenergy-gcb-bioenergy-research-article-open-access-expanding-the-miscanthus-market-in-the-uk-growers-in-profile-and-experience-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-the-bioenergy-crop/)
- [A state of the art report on the UK’s current gasification capability and research. This builds on industrial and policy needs identified by the RAE, building on the position taken by the CCC](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/a-state-of-the-art-report-on-the-uks-current-gasification-capability-and-research-this-builds-on-industrial-and-policy-needs-identified-by-the-rae-building-on-the-position-taken-by-the-ccc/) - Information and outputs will be updated here.
- [Review of emission and sustainability criteria for the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/review-of-emission-and-sustainability-criteria-for-the-uks-transition-to-a-low-carbon-economy/) - Information and outputs will be updated.
- [The net-zero potential of bio-gas fast pyrolysis for the agricultural sector](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/the-net-zero-potential-of-bio-gas-fast-pyrolysis-for-the-agricultural-sector/) - Information and outputs on this project to be updated.
- [Promoting UK Bioenergy Research at the COP26 Climate Change Conference - Developing a Supergen Bioenergy App](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/promoting-uk-bioenergy-research-at-the-cop26-climate-change-conference-developing-a-supergen-bioenergy-app/)
- [MAPPING UK BIOENERGY RESEARCH STAKEHOLDERS: A Systematic Review of Bioenergy Capabilities and Expertise in Academia and Research Centres in the UK](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/mapping-uk-bioenergy-research-stakeholders-a-systematic-review-of-bioenergy-capabilities-and-expertise-in-academia-and-research-centres-in-the-uk/)
- [Creosote Wood Valorization Coupled with Simultaneous Extraction of Embedded Hydrocarbons](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/creosote-wood-valorization-coupled-with-simultaneous-extraction-of-embedded-hydrocarbons/)
- [UK and German biomethane markets](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/uk-and-german-biomethane-markets/) - Funded by a SGH small grant Thomas Horschig (Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum, Leipzig) visited The University of Manchester to work with Mirjam Roeder for 2 months in October/November 2015. During his stay Thomas started transferring his German biomethane market simulation model to the British biomethane market. For this, he collaborated with SGH partners in Manchester (Mirjam Roeder
- [Feasibility study to assess how opinions and perspectives differ of AD bioenergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/feasibility-study-to-assess-how-opinions-and-perspectives-differ-of-ad-bioenergy/) - A study carried out in two locations in southern England assessed how opinions and perspectives differed of anaerobic digestion (AD) bioenergy developments between intra- and inter-community stakeholder groups. The locations were chosen to represent a non-controversial development versus a controversial AD plant. Attitudes of the surrounding community and stakeholders to an operational AD plant, implemented
- [Contaminated land biomass compositions](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/contaminated-land-biomass-compositions/) - The SUPERGEN Small Grant was awarded to the Cranfield team to support research activities to address elemental emissions when treating contaminated biomass using thermochemical processes. The grant supported a joint experimental programme with key research institutions in China, i.e. Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Southeast University (SEU). This has led to significant research outputs
- [Real time control gasifiers](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/real-time-control-gasifiers/) - Gasifiers are currently not meeting performance expectations primarily due to tar production (impacting syngas quality), biomass variability and lack of standards over pretreatment methods. This multidisciplinary project, led by Professor Ian Watson seeks to overcome these technical and economic barriers by focussing on the energy requirements for biomass harvesting, developing better models of gasification processes
- [Clean Energy Utilisation from Biogas and Biomass Gasification](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/clean-energy-utilisation-from-biogas-and-biomass-gasification/) - EPSRC SUPERGEN Bioenergy Challenge Project EP/K036750/1 Objectives This project aims to develop realistic and predictive physicochemical models for biogas and bio-syngas combustion and mappings between the combustion and emission characteristics and the fuel compositions for clean energy utilisation from renewable gaseous fuels. Background The project will provide a better understanding of the complex physicochemical processes
- [Ultrasound enhanced esterification](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/ultrasound-enhanced-esterification/) - Abstract In this work, an ultrasonic probe was initially obtained to investigate the enhancement of ultrasound on the catalytic esterification of acetic acid. At first, acetic acid was used as a model compound for real bio-oil, as the removal of organic acid from pyrolysis bio-oil is one of the key objectives for the upgrading of
- [Plasma/catalytic gas cleaning to deliver high quality syngas from the gasification of biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/plasma-catalytic-gas-cleaning-to-deliver-high-quality-syngas-from-the-gasification-of-biomass/) - Objectives This project seeks to develop a novel gas cleaning process based on low temperature plasma/catalyst technology to decompose tars to produce a clean, high quality syngas from the gasification of waste biomass. Background The gasification of biomass wastes represents a major thermochemical route to produce a high energy value syngas from a source which
- [Real time control of gasifiers to increase tolerance to biomass variety and reduce emissions](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/real-time-control-of-gasifiers-to-increase-tolerance-to-biomass-variety-and-reduce-emissions/) - Gasifiers are currently not meeting performance expectations primarily due to tar production (impacting syngas quality), biomass variability and lack of standards over pretreatment methods. This multidisciplinary project, led by Professor Ian Watson seeks to overcome these technical and economic barriers by focussing on the energy requirements for biomass harvesting, developing better models of gasification processes
- [Measurement and analysis of bioenergy greenhouse gases (MAGLUE)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/measurement-and-analysis-of-bioenergy-greenhouse-gases-maglue/) - Led by Professor Gail Taylor at the University of Southampton, this project aims to quantify the real GHG balance of different land use transitions to bioenergy crops, for both UK and imported bioenergy feedstocks. More details can be found below: To meet the 2020 renewable energy target the UK is going to need biomass, and
- [Rice straw project](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/rice-straw-project/) - Rice is the staple food crop in Asia, where 91% of it is grown and consumed. For every 4 tonnes of rice grain, 6 tonnes of straw is produced, which in Asia amounts to about 550 million tonnes of straw and 110 million tonnes of husks each year. The husks go to the mills with
- [Photocatalytic bioethanol production](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/photocatalytic-bioethanol-production/) - Objectives This multidisciplinary project will address the challenge of renewable energy with the development of a sustainable, cost effective, low environmental impact process for conversion of low value fibrous waste into high value bioethanol. Background One of the greatest challenges in the 21st century is to meet the global energy demand. Dwindling supplies of fossil
- [Increasing the energy yield from the integrations of anaerobic digestion and pyrolysis](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/increasing-the-energy-yield-from-the-integrations-of-anaerobic-digestion-and-pyrolysis/) - EPSRC SUPERGEN Bioenergy Challenge Project EP/K036793/1 Objectives To improve the energy yield obtained from processing the residual organic fractions of municipal solid waste (MSW), through a combination of biological (anaerobic digestion (AD)) and thermal (pyrolysis) processes. Background The residual organic fractions of MSW are typically disposed of via landfill, which is becoming an increasing environmental
- [Development of fast pyrolysis based advanced biofuel technologies for biofuels](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/development-of-fast-pyrolysis-based-advanced-biofuel-technologies-for-biofuels/) - EPSRC SUPERGEN Bioenergy Challenge Project EP/K036548/1 Background The use of biofuels, as a renewable source of energy has become increasingly important. More in particular, biofuels for transport have the potential to displace a substantial amount of petroleum around the world. The EU is aiming to achieve at least 10% of road fuel derived from plants
- [Bioenergy value chains: Whole systems analysis and optimisation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/bioenergy-value-chains-whole-systems-analysis-and-optimisation/) - EPSRC SUPERGEN Bioenergy Challenge Project EP/K036734/1 Objectives The key outcomes will include: Understanding the potential and risks of different biomass technologies, and the interfaces between competing requirements for land use Understanding cost reductions, lifecycle environmental profiles and system implications of bioenergy and biorenewables Identifying and modelling the impact of greater system integration -integrated energy, food,
- [Whole systems analysis of novel biofuel technologies](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/whole-systems-analysis-of-novel-biofuel-technologies/) - Objectives To compare process and techno-economic performance of gasification, pyrolysis and other routes to biofuels. Background Biofuels can be derived from biomass either by solid biomass or liquid bio-oil gasification followed by biofuel synthesis; by catalytic fast pyrolysis; and by hydrodeoxygenation of liquid bio-oil. This project will model different approaches to biofuel production. Method A
- [Bio-oil partial upgrading](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/bio-oil-partial-upgrading/) - Objectives To identify the minimum deoxygenation level required to upgrade fast pyrolysis oil so that it is miscible with a refinery input stream. Background There is much interest in upgrading bio-oil either catalytically through integration and/or close coupling with a zeolite based catalyst acting on fast pyrolysis vapours; or by hydrodeoxygenation of the liquid using
- [Carbon capture and storage enabling technologies](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/carbon-capture-and-storage-enabling-technologies/) - Objectives Validation of performance of oxy-combustion of biomass and carbon removal efficiencies for biomass derived substitute natural gas. Background Biomass carbon capture and storage (bio-CCS) is a very attractive long term technology option, since it can effectively deliver electricity with negative greenhouse gas emission. However, there is little understanding of how biomass feedstocks will behave
- [Torrefaction integrated assessment](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/torrefaction-integrated-assessment/) - Objectives To develop a whole systems overview of the impacts of incorporating torrefaction into bioenergy systems. Background SUPERGEN bioenergy work at the University of Leeds has evaluated the possibilities of producing torrefied material from biomass, which should provide a more homogeneous, consistent feedstock, addressing some issues associated with non-uniformity or variability of biomass feedstock. It
- [Gasification integration](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/gasification-integration/) - Objectives To improve the integration of gasification systems with downstream applications such as conversion to electricity or upgrading to biofuels. Method It is intended to first build practical experience by seconding university research staff to an existing biomass gasification plant. A workshop will then be held with key project partners and external invitees to share
- [Carbon uncertainties in the supply chain](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/carbon-uncertainties-in-the-supply-chain/) - Objectives To investigate the main sources of uncertainty in different key supply chains and evaluate their potential greenhouse significance. Background It is important to be sure that bioenergy systems are delivering real greenhouse gas reductions. There are many standards and protocols for evaluating this, but the results depend upon assumptions at many points along the
- [Streamlining the supply chain](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/streamlining-the-supply-chain/) - Objectives To define and quantify the material and energy losses along a selection of representative supply chains and propose improved practices to minimize these. Background There is increasing recognition of the importance of supply chain losses and the impact they may have on overall system sustainability. However, little is known about the actual extent of
- [Evaluation of synthetic natural gas](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/evaluation-of-synthetic-natural-gas/) - Objectives To explore Substitute Natural Gas (SNG) potential across a range of feedstocks for AD, providing data on GHG, ecosystem and economic impacts. Background Producing SNG from biomass could be a very effective way of decarbonising the heating sector. This project takes a whole systems approach to evaluating the potential of SNG production from a
- [Impact of feedstock parameters on airborne emission](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/impact-of-feedstock-parameters-on-airborne-emission/) - Objectives To identify the key markers for emissions from biomass combustion. Background This work will improve the understanding of the fundamental chemistry in biomass combustion, while also contributing to potential for long-term reductions in emissions levels and providing valuable input into developing wood standards and specifications. Method The project will involve experimental work, including single
- [Emissions from solid biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/emissions-from-solid-biomass/) - Objectives To explore achievable emissions levels from domestic-scale biomass combustion and develop the cost/benefit case for enhanced emission abatement. Background This project will address the major issue of concern over emission levels from biomass combustion, particularly at a domestic scale. It builds upon previous work which identified the importance of the supply chain and transportation
- [Topic Group 1: Resources](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/topic-group-1-resources/) - Biomass and waste feedstocks for energy and transport fuels Bioenergy: Electricity and gas generated from organic matter, known as biomass Transport fuels: Animal materials, other by-products (tallow) and municipal waste to produce biofuel, oily crops for biodiesel and sugar-rich crops for bioethanol Sources: Anything from plants and timber to agricultural and food waste and sewage
- [Novel low energy plasma/catalytic gas cleaning process](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output/novel-low-energy-plasma-catalytic-gas-cleaning-process/) - February 2015 Objectives This project seeks to develop a novel gas cleaning process based on low temperature plasma/catalyst technology to decompose tars to produce a clean, high quality syngas from the gasification of waste biomass. Background The gasification of biomass wastes represents a major thermochemical route to produce a high energy value syngas from a

## Fact Files

- [n-Butanol ](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/fact-file/n-butanol/) - Why is it of interest? Butanol is a simple C4 primary alcohol that is a promising bio-fuel for replacement/blending with petrol as opposed to the more commonly used alternative. This is as it has a higher energy content (29.2 MJ dm3), lower volatility (117 °C) and is not as soluble in water compared to ethanol,
- [Levulinic Acid ](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/fact-file/levulinic-acid/) - Why is it of interest? Levulinic acid (LA) has long been identified as a potentially significant bio-platform molecule, being highlighted in the 2004 US Department of Energy report as one of 12 bioderived compounds of interest.1 LA contains both carboxylic acid and ketone functionality, both of which can be further converted to give a range
- [Glucaric Acid ](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/fact-file/glucaric-acid/) - Why is it of interest? Glucaric acid is a polyhydroxy dicarboxylic acid which is accessed from the oxidation of glucose. Glucaric acid has been known for a long time, and there are a number of applications for it directly, in addition to its use in a number of routes to bio-derived drop in replacements, such
- [Itaconic Acid ](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/fact-file/itaconic-acid/) - Why is it of interest? Itaconic acid (IA) is a bio-derived platform molecule with a long history, first being synthesised from citric acid in 1837. It is already being produced at scale industrially, with global production of 41 kton (capacity to produce 80 kton) in 2011, none of which is petro-chemically derived.1 The two carboxylic
- [1,3-Butanediol ](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/fact-file/13-butanediol/) - Why is it of interest? 1,3-Butanediol (1,3-BDO) is a short-chain compound containing both a primary and a secondary alcohol. It has a number of uses and applications, primarily as a humectant in the cosmetic industry and also in the flavour and fragrance industry. Like all diols, it can be applied in the synthesis of polyesters
- [Muconic Acid ](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/fact-file/muconic-acid/) - Why is it of interest? Muconic acid (MA) is both a diacid and a diene, giving many options for use as a building-block chemical. The current interest in MA is as a precursor to bio-derived adipic acid, used in the production of nylon 6,6 and other commodity chemicals. MA can be employed as a monomer
- [Lactic Acid ](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/fact-file/lactic-acid/) - Why is it of interest? Lactic acid is of interest principally as it contains both an alcohol and a carboxylic acid functional group, both of which can be modified independently. Both functional groups participate in esterification reactions, meaning it is possible to form diesters, the most significant of these being the self-reaction of two lactic
- [FDCA ](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/fact-file/fdca/) - Why is it of interest? FDCA contains a number of interesting functional groups; the central 5 membered furan structure is an electron-rich, planar aromatic ring. This is of great significance as there are very few bio-derived aromatics (the petrochemical industry predominantly utilises 6 member benzene ring aromatic structures). Furans can partake in a wide range
- [LGO ](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/fact-file/lgo/) - Why is it of interest? Levoglucosenone (LGO) has been known in scientific literature for some time, although a route to obtain it at scale has only recently been demonstrated. It is of high interest as it can be produced directly from cellulose, the most abundant constituent of biomass and therefore a low-cost feedstock. There are
- [HMF ](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/fact-file/hmf/) - Why is it of interest? 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (HMF) in itself is unlikely to be a commodity chemical, bought and sold on the market, as it is too reactive. It is, however, easily obtained from a range of feedstocks and is a compound containing four key functionalities: a primary alcohol, an aldehyde, unsaturation (two double bonds) and

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## Partner

- [University of Bath](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/university-of-bath/)
- [University of Manchester](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/university-of-manchester/)
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- [Aberystwyth University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/aberystwyth-university/)
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- [University of Hull](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/university-of-hull/)
- [University of Liverpool](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/university-of-liverpool/)
- [Thermitech Solutions Ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/thermitech-solutions-ltd/)
- [Future Blends Ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/future-blends-ltd/)
- [Alstom Power Ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/alstom-power-ltd/)
- [Process Systems Enterprises Ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/process-systems-enterprises-ltd/)
- [C-Tech Innovation Ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/c-tech-innovation-ltd/)
- [Department of Earth Sciences](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/department-of-earth-sciences/)
- [University of Aberdeen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/university-of-aberdeen/)
- [School of Biological Sciences](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/school-of-biological-sciences/)
- [Terravesta](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/terravesta/)
- [Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/department-of-agronomy-and-plant-breeding/)
- [University of Giessen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/university-of-giessen/)
- [University of California Davis](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/university-of-california-davis/)
- [University College London](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/university-college-london/)
- [Pacific Northwest National Laboratory](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/pacific-northwest-national-laboratory/)
- [Technical Research Center of Finland](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/technical-research-center-of-finland/)
- [Thünen Institute of Wood Research](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/thunen-institute-of-wood-research/)
- [CanmetENERGY](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/canmetenergy/)
- [University of Lincoln](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/university-of-lincoln/)
- [DBFZ](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/dbfz/)
- [Universidad de Castilla la Mancha](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/universidad-de-castilla-la-mancha/)
- [Leuphana University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/leuphana-university/)
- [INRA](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/inra/)
- [Technologie- und Förderzentrum im Kompetenzzentrum für Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (TFZ)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/technologie-und-forderzentrum-im-kompetenzzentrum-fur-nachwachsende-rohstoffe-tfz/)
- [University of Aarhus](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/university-of-aarhus/)
- [University California Berkeley](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/university-california-berkeley/)
- [BTG Biomass Technology Group](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/btg-biomass-technology-group/)
- [VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/vtt-technical-research-centre-of-finland/)
- [University of Surrey](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/university-of-surrey/)
- [University of Strathclyde](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/university-of-strathclyde/)
- [University of Teeside](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/university-of-teeside/)
- [BBNet](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/bbnet/)
- [Unversity of York](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/unversity-of-york/)
- [HI-ACT](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/hi-act/)
- [Cultivate](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/cultivate/)
- [Cultivate Innovation Ltd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_partner/cultivate-innovation-ltd/)

## Theme

- [Wood](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/wood/)
- [Biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/biomass/)
- [Bioenergy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/bioenergy/)
- [Hydrogen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/hydrogen/)
- [Model](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/model/)
- [Agri-residues](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/agri-residues/)
- [Biogas](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/biogas/)
- [Fuel](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/fuel/)
- [Waste](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/waste/)
- [Sustainability](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/sustainability/)
- [Land](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/land/)
- [BECCS](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/beccs/) - BioEnergy with Carbon Capture and Storage
- [Biofuel](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/biofuel/)
- [Scale up](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/scale-up/)
- [Technologies](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/technologies/)
- [Life cycle assessment](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/life-cycle-assessment/)
- [Circular economy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/circular-economy/)
- [Energy crops](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/energy-crops/)
- [GHG emissions](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/ghg-emissions/)
- [Climate change & Net zero](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/climate-change-and-net-zero/)
- [International](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/international/)
- [Land use](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/land-use/)
- [Equality, Diversity & Inclusion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/equality-diversity-inclusion/)
- [Social Policy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/social-policy/)
- [Transport](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/transport/)
- [Lignocellulosic biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/lignocellulosic-biomass/)
- [Waste and residues](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/waste-and-residues/)
- [Glass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/glass/)
- [Biodiversity](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/biodiversity/)
- [Eco-system](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/eco-system/)
- [Forest management](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/forest-management/)
- [Carbon](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/carbon/)
- [Ionic Liquids](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/ionic-liquids/)
- [Biorefinery](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/biorefinery/)
- [Cellulose](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/cellulose/)
- [photocatalysis](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/photocatalysis/)
- [Resource](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/resource/)
- [Forestry species](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/forestry-species/)
- [novel crops](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/novel-crops/)
- [anaerobic digestion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/anaerobic-digestion/)
- [heat pump](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/heat-pump/)
- [gasification](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/gasification/)
- [Rice straw](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/rice-straw/)
- [Biomethane](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/biomethane/)
- [net zero](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/net-zero/)
- [feedstock](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/feedstock/)
- [policy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/policy/)
- [Sustainable aviation fuel SAF](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf/)
- [Chemicals](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/chemicals/)
- [waste water](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/waste-water/)
- [hydrogels](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/hydrogels/)
- [Natural gas network](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/natural-gas-network/)
- [biochar](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/biochar/)
- [Biocatalysis](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/biocatalysis/)
- [Biogenic Gasoline](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/biogenic-gasoline/)
- [ILUC](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/output_theme/iluc/)

## Author

- [Patricia Thornley](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/patricia-thornley/)
- [Iain Donninson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/iain-donninson/)
- [Jason Hallett](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jason-hallett/)
- [Tony Bridgewater](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/tony-bridgewater/)
- [Marcelle McManus](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/marcelle-mcmanus/)
- [Mirjam Röder](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/mirjam-roder/)
- [Katie Chong](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/katie-chong/)
- [Robert Holland](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/robert-holland/)
- [Andrew Welfle](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/andrew-welfle/)
- [Rebecca Rowe](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/rebecca-rowe/)
- [Marta Malinowska](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/marta-malinowska/)
- [Paul Robson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/paul-robson/)
- [Therese Mitros](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/therese-mitros/)
- [Adam Session](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/adam-session/)
- [Brandon James](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/brandon-james/)
- [Guohong Wu](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/guohong-wu/)
- [Mohammad Belaffif](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/mohammad-belaffif/)
- [Lindsay Clark](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/lindsay-clark/)
- [Shengqiang Shu](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/shengqiang-shu/)
- [Hongxu Dong](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/hongxu-dong/)
- [Adam Barling](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/adam-barling/)
- [Jessica R. Holmes](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jessica-r-holmes/)
- [Jessica Mattick](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jessica-mattick/)
- [Jessen Bredeson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jessen-bredeson/)
- [Siyao Liu](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/siyao-liu/)
- [Kerrie Farrar](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/kerrie-farrar/)
- [Katarzyna Glowacka](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/katarzyna-glowacka/)
- [Stanisław Jeżowski](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/stanislaw-jezowski/)
- [Kerrie Barry](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/kerrie-barry/)
- [Won Byoung Chae](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/won-byoung-chae/)
- [John Juvik](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/john-juvik/)
- [Justin Gifford](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/justin-gifford/)
- [Adebosola Oladeinde](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/adebosola-oladeinde/)
- [Toshihiko Yamada](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/toshihiko-yamada/)
- [Jane Grimwood](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jane-grimwood/)
- [Nicholas Putnam](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/nicholas-putnam/)
- [José J De Vega](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jose-j-de-vega/)
- [Susanne Barth](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/susanne-barth/)
- [Manfred Klaas](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/manfred-klaas/)
- [Trevor R Hodkinson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/trevor-r-hodkinson/)
- [Laigeng Li](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/laigeng-li/)
- [Xiaoli Jin](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/xiaoli-jin/)
- [Junhua Peng](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/junhua-peng/)
- [Chang-Yuan Yu](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/chang-yuan-yu/)
- [Kweon Heo](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/kweon-heo/)
- [Jihye Yoo](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jihye-yoo/)
- [Bimal Ghimire](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/bimal-ghimire/)
- [Iain Donnison](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/iain-donnison/)
- [Jeremy Schmutz](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jeremy-schmutz/)
- [Matthew Hudson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/matthew-hudson/)
- [Erik J. Sacks](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/erik-j-sacks/)
- [Stephen P Moose](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/stephen-p-moose/)
- [Kankshita Swaminathan](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/kankshita-swaminathan/)
- [Daniel Rokhsar](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/daniel-rokhsar/)
- [Guilherme Pessoa Nogueira](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/guilherme-pessoa-nogueira/)
- [Marcelle C. McManus](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/marcelle-c-mcmanus/)
- [Telma Teixeira Franco](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/telma-teixeira-franco/)
- [Marina Oliveira de Souza Dias](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/marina-oliveira-de-souza-dias/)
- [David J. Leak](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/david-j-leak/)
- [Iram Razaq](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/iram-razaq/)
- [Keith E. Simons](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/keith-e-simons/)
- [Jude A. Onwudili](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jude-a-onwudili/)
- [Alison Mohr](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/alison-mohr/)
- [Yan Liu](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/yan-liu/)
- [Tanja Radu](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/tanja-radu/)
- [Uttam K.Roy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/uttam-k-roy/)
- [Jonathan L. Wagner](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jonathan-l-wagner/)
- [Yi Fang](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/yi-fang/)
- [Li Ma](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/li-ma/)
- [Zhiyi Yao](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/zhiyi-yao/)
- [Wangliang Li](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/wangliang-li/)
- [Siming You](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/siming-you/)
- [Aidan M. Keith](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/aidan-m-keith/)
- [Dafydd M. O. Elias](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/dafydd-m-o-elias/)
- [Niall P. McNamara](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/niall-p-mcnamara/)
- [Samira Garcia-Freites](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/samira-garcia-freites/)
- [Craig Jamieson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/craig-jamieson/)
- [Muhammad Naveed Arshad](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/muhammad-naveed-arshad/)
- [Ruoyang Yuan](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/ruoyang-yuan/)
- [Joanna Sparks](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/joanna-sparks/)
- [Catriona Heaton](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/catriona-heaton/)
- [Rebecca Fothergill](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/rebecca-fothergill/)
- [Bhavika Rathi](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/bhavika-rathi/)
- [Alberto Almena-Ruiz](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/alberto-almena-ruiz/)
- [Supergen Bioenergy Hub](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/supergen-bioenergy-hub/)
- [Supergen Energy Networks](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/supergen-energy-networks/)
- [Supergen Energy Storage](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/supergen-energy-storage/)
- [Supergen SuperSolar](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/supergen-supersolar/)
- [Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/supergen-offshore-renewable-energy/)
- [H2FC Supergen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/h2fc-supergen/)
- [Daniel Taylor](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/daniel-taylor/)
- [Costanza Cucuzzella](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/costanza-cucuzzella/)
- [Rowan Green](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/rowan-green/)
- [Sam Cooper](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/sam-cooper/)
- [Scott Banks](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/scott-banks/)
- [Anthony Bridgwater](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/anthony-bridgwater/)
- [Christopher Hardacre](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/christopher-hardacre/)
- [Laura Hattam](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/laura-hattam/)
- [UK Parliament](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/uk-parliament/)
- [The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/the-parliamentary-office-of-science-and-technology-post/)
- [The Royal Society](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/the-royal-society/)
- [Renewable Energy Association (REA)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/renewable-energy-association-rea/)
- [Paula Blanco-Sanchez](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/paula-blanco-sanchez/)
- [EBRI](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/ebri/)
- [Aston University](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/aston-university/)
- [Natalia Gomez-Marin](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/natalia-gomez-marin/)
- [Adam Harvey](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/adam-harvey/)
- [Bea Jefferson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/bea-jefferson/)
- [Dermot Roddy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/dermot-roddy/)
- [Phillip Cozens](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/phillip-cozens/)
- [Chris Manson-Whitton](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/chris-manson-whitton/)
- [Mook Tzeng Lim](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/mook-tzeng-lim/)
- [Paul Adams](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/paul-adams/)
- [Alice Bows](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/alice-bows/)
- [Paul Gilbert](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/paul-gilbert/)
- [Jim Hammond](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jim-hammond/)
- [David Howard](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/david-howard/)
- [Rachel Lee](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/rachel-lee/)
- [Niall McNamara](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/niall-mcnamara/)
- [Carly Whittaker](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/carly-whittaker/)
- [Jeanette Whitaker](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jeanette-whitaker/)
- [Jin Xuan](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jin-xuan/)
- [Ed Lester](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/ed-lester/)
- [Orla Williams](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/orla-williams/)
- [Ian Watson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/ian-watson/)
- [Silvia Tedesco](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/silvia-tedesco/)
- [Jesslyn Chai](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jesslyn-chai/)
- [Anita Shepherd](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/anita-shepherd/)
- [Nathan Skillen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/nathan-skillen/)
- [Paul Williams](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/paul-williams/)
- [Agi Brandt Talbot](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/agi-brandt-talbot/)
- [Aida R. Abouelela](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/aida-r-abouelela/)
- [Lan Lan](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/lan-lan/)
- [Daly Helen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/daly-helen/)
- [Jiao Yilai](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jiao-yilai/)
- [Yan Yin](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/yan-yin/)
- [Fan Xiaolei](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/fan-xiaolei/)
- [Wei-Chien Tu](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/wei-chien-tu/)
- [Joana M. Lopes](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/joana-m-lopes/)
- [Florence J. V. Gschwend](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/florence-j-v-gschwend/)
- [Francisco Malaret](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/francisco-malaret/)
- [George Hurst](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/george-hurst/)
- [Juan Maria González-Carballo](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/juan-maria-gonzalez-carballo/)
- [Lubomira Tosheva](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/lubomira-tosheva/)
- [Christopher W J Murnaghan](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/christopher-w-j-murnaghan/)
- [John Bruce](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/john-bruce/)
- [Gary N Sheldrake](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/gary-n-sheldrake/)
- [Peter K J Robertson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/peter-k-j-robertson/)
- [John Corton](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/john-corton/)
- [Andrew Barry Ross](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/andrew-barry-ross/)
- [Amanda R. Lea-Langton](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/amanda-r-lea-langton/)
- [Michael Wachendorf](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/michael-wachendorf/)
- [Mariecia Fraser](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/mariecia-fraser/)
- [Dr. Chunfei Wu](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/dr-chunfei-wu/)
- [Prof. Jiawei Mi](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/prof-jiawei-mi/)
- [Dr H. Chris Greenwell](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/dr-h-chris-greenwell/)
- [Dr Felicity Greenwell](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/dr-felicity-greenwell/)
- [Rebecca von Hellfeld](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/rebecca-von-hellfeld/)
- [Astley Hastings](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/astley-hastings/)
- [Jason Kam](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jason-kam/)
- [John Clifton-Brown](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/john-clifton-brown/)
- [Muir Freer](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/muir-freer/)
- [C. Okoro-Shekwaga](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/c-okoro-shekwaga/)
- [S. Cooper](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/s-cooper/)
- [A. Almena](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/a-almena/)
- [Caspar Donnison](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/caspar-donnison/)
- [F. Gulec](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/f-gulec/)
- [ET. Kostas](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/et-kostas/)
- [Hawkins. W](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/hawkins-w/)
- [W. Cooper](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/w-cooper/)
- [S. Allens](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/s-allens/)
- [J. Roynon](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/j-roynon/)
- [T. Ibell](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/t-ibell/)
- [P. Fennell](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/p-fennell/)
- [E.Jensen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/e-jensen/)
- [S. Tan](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/s-tan/)
- [LM. Hennequin](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/lm-hennequin/)
- [Chai Siah Lee](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/chai-siah-lee/)
- [Helen Daly](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/helen-daly/)
- [Isabela Butnor](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/isabela-butnor/)
- [Pedro Verdia Barbara](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/pedro-verdia-barbara/)
- [Alex V. Conradie](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/alex-v-conradie/)
- [J.E.J. Shirley](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/j-e-j-shirley/)
- [Kevin Lindegaard](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/kevin-lindegaard/)
- [W.G. Mezzullo](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/w-g-mezzullo/)
- [K. Al Qayim](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/k-al-qayim/)
- [W. Nimmo](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/w-nimmo/)
- [M. Pourkashanian](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/m-pourkashanian/)
- [D.J. Nowakowski](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/d-j-nowakowski/)
- [X.C. Baxter](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/x-c-baxter/)
- [L.I. Darvell](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/l-i-darvell/)
- [J.M. Jones](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/j-m-jones/)
- [T. Barraclough](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/t-barraclough/)
- [N.E. Yates](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/n-e-yates/)
- [Adam F. Lee](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/adam-f-lee/)
- [James A. Bennett](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/james-a-bennett/)
- [Jinesh C. Manayil](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jinesh-c-manayil/)
- [Karen Wilson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/karen-wilson/)
- [Lachlan Ciddor](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/lachlan-ciddor/)
- [James A. Hunns](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/james-a-hunns/)
- [J.G. Castellanos](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/j-g-castellanos/)
- [M. Walker](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/m-walker/)
- [D. Poggio](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/d-poggio/)
- [Douglas C. Elliott](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/douglas-c-elliott/)
- [Anja Oasma](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/anja-oasma/)
- [Dietrich Meier](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/dietrich-meier/)
- [Fernando Preto](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/fernando-preto/)
- [Y. Fei](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/y-fei/)
- [S. Black](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/s-black/)
- [J. Szuhánszki](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/j-szuhanszki/)
- [D.B. Ingham](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/d-b-ingham/)
- [P.J. Stanger](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/p-j-stanger/)
- [M. Fischer](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/m-fischer/)
- [X. Jiang](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/x-jiang/)
- [Sarah Alexander](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/sarah-alexander/)
- [John Brammer](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/john-brammer/)
- [C.E. Greenhalf](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/c-e-greenhalf/)
- [I. Shield](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/i-shield/)
- [Bijal Gudka](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/bijal-gudka/)
- [Jenny M. Jones](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jenny-m-jones/)
- [Alan WIlliams](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/alan-williams/)
- [Abby Saddawi](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/abby-saddawi/)
- [Thomas Horschig](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/thomas-horschig/)
- [Daniela Thran](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/daniela-thran/)
- [Ying Jiang](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/ying-jiang/)
- [Abiba Ameh](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/abiba-ameh/)
- [Mei Lei](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/mei-lei/)
- [Lunbo Duan](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/lunbo-duan/)
- [Phillip Longhurst](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/phillip-longhurst/)
- [M.T. Baeza-Romero](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/m-t-baeza-romero/)
- [G.V. Boman](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/g-v-boman/)
- [B. Brooks](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/b-brooks/)
- [A.J.M. Wilson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/a-j-m-wilson/)
- [F. Atika](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/f-atika/)
- [K.D. Bartle](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/k-d-bartle/)
- [A. Williams](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/a-williams/)
- [Les Levidow](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/les-levidow/)
- [Paul Upham](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/paul-upham/)
- [Claire Lesur](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/claire-lesur/)
- [Marie-Hélène Jeuffroy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/marie-helene-jeuffroy/)
- [David Makowski](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/david-makowski/)
- [Andrew B. Riche](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/andrew-b-riche/)
- [Nicola Yates](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/nicola-yates/)
- [Maendy Fritz](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/maendy-fritz/)
- [Beate Formowitz](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/beate-formowitz/)
- [Michael Grunert](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/michael-grunert/)
- [Uffe Jorgensen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/uffe-jorgensen/)
- [Poul Erik Laerke](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/poul-erik-laerke/)
- [Chantal Loyce](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/chantal-loyce/)
- [Caroline M. Taylor](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/caroline-m-taylor/)
- [Corinne D. Scown](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/corinne-d-scown/)
- [Aiduan Li Borrion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/aiduan-li-borrion/)
- [Neryssa J. Glithero](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/neryssa-j-glithero/)
- [Yao Yin](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/yao-yin/)
- [P. McNamee](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/p-mcnamee/)
- [Bert van de Beld](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/bert-van-de-beld/)
- [Anja Oasmaa](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/anja-oasmaa/)
- [Michael Short](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/michael-short/)
- [Antonio Castellano Albors](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/antonio-castellano-albors/)
- [Richard Lord](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/richard-lord/)
- [Robert Sait-Stewart](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/robert-sait-stewart/)
- [Manosh Paul](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/manosh-paul/)
- [Samuel Sogbesan](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/samuel-sogbesan/)
- [Priyanka Kumar](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/priyanka-kumar/)
- [Dudal Das](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/dudal-das/)
- [Robbie Crosby](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/robbie-crosby/)
- [Asmin A](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/asmin-a/)
- [Uroos M](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/uroos-m/)
- [S. C. Lenny Koh](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/s-c-lenny-koh/)
- [Eleanor Borrill](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/eleanor-borrill/)
- [Hu C](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/hu-c/)
- [Nakasu P](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/nakasu-p/)
- [Wang W](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/wang-w/)
- [Costa J](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/costa-j/)
- [Dudul Das](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/dudul-das/)
- [Ondrej Masek](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/ondrej-masek/)
- [Fennell P](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/fennell-p/)
- [Firth A](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/firth-a/)
- [Anton E. J. Firth](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/anton-e-j-firth/)
- [Pedro Y. S. Nakasu](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/pedro-y-s-nakasu/)
- [Richard P. Matthews](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/richard-p-matthews/)
- [Mike Colechin](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/mike-colechin/)
- [Keelan Colechin](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/keelan-colechin/)
- [Jalil Yesufu](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jalil-yesufu/)
- [Jesus Esteban](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jesus-esteban/)
- [Benaissa Dekhici](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/benaissa-dekhici/)
- [Freya Horsfield](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/freya-horsfield/)
- [Srigan Moharir](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/srigan-moharir/)
- [A. Bagde](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/a-bagde/)
- [T Forster-Carneiro](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/t-forster-carneiro/)
- [M Dade](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/m-dade/)
- [A Bonn](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/a-bonn/)
- [F Eigenbrod](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/f-eigenbrod/)
- [M Felipe-Lucia](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/m-felipe-lucia/)
- [B Fisher](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/b-fisher/)
- [B Goldstein](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/b-goldstein/)
- [B Robinson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/b-robinson/)
- [M Dolat](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/m-dolat/)
- [A Wright](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/a-wright/)
- [M Zarei](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/m-zarei/)
- [M Duyar](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/m-duyar/)
- [M Greencorn](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/m-greencorn/)
- [S Jackson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/s-jackson/)
- [J Hargreaves](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/j-hargreaves/)
- [S Datta](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/s-datta/)
- [M Mondal](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/m-mondal/)
- [M Al Rashdi](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/m-al-rashdi/)
- [L Moralez](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/l-moralez/)
- [R Murali](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/r-murali/)
- [B Dekhici](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/b-dekhici/)
- [T Chen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/t-chen/)
- [D Zhang](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/d-zhang/)
- [Angela Bywater](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/angela-bywater/)
- [Lauren Hilton](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/lauren-hilton/)
- [Jhuma Sadhukhan](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jhuma-sadhukhan/)
- [Meshkat Dolat](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/meshkat-dolat/)
- [Mohammadamin Zarei](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/mohammadamin-zarei/)
- [Robert Price](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/robert-price/)
- [Lewis MacDonald](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/lewis-macdonald/)
- [Luke L. Keenan](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/luke-l-keenan/)
- [William Johnson](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/william-johnson/)
- [Stephen M. Lyth](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/stephen-m-lyth/)
- [Jun Li](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jun-li/)
- [Edward Brightman](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/edward-brightman/)
- [Alisa S. Wikaputri](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/alisa-s-wikaputri/)
- [Azimmatul Ihwah](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/azimmatul-ihwah/)
- [Derek J. Irvine](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/derek-j-irvine/)
- [Robert A. Stockman](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/robert-a-stockman/)
- [Stephen Grebby](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/stephen-grebby/)
- [Parimala Shivaprasad](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/parimala-shivaprasad/)
- [Mengjia Zhu](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/mengjia-zhu/)
- [Oliver Pennington](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/oliver-pennington/)
- [Lars Knaup](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/lars-knaup/)
- [Friedemar Knost](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/friedemar-knost/)
- [Niko Weimer](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/niko-weimer/)
- [Christian Beidl](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/christian-beidl/)
- [Kornel Szalay](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/kornel-szalay/)
- [Ravi Teja Ganti](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/ravi-teja-ganti/)
- [Constantin Fuchs](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/constantin-fuchs/)
- [Ulrich Arnold](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/ulrich-arnold/)
- [Jörg Sauer](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/author/jorg-sauer/)

## Member Regions

- [England - London](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-region/london/)
- [England - North East](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-region/north-east/)
- [England - North West](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-region/north-west/)
- [England - Yorkshire](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-region/yorkshire/)
- [England - East Midlands](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-region/east-midlands/)
- [England - West Midlands](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-region/west-midlands/)
- [England - South East](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-region/south-east/)
- [England - East of England](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-region/east-of-england/)
- [England - South West](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-region/south-west/)
- [Scotland](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-region/scotland/)
- [Wales](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-region/wales/)
- [Northern Ireland](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-region/northern-ireland/)
- [Europe](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-region/europe/)
- [International](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-region/international/)

## Member Sectors

- [Academia](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-sector/academia/)
- [Industry](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-sector/industry/)
- [Policy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-sector/policy/)
- [Other](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-sector/other/)

## Member Expertise

- [Activism and lobbying](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/activism-and-lobbying/)
- [AD (anaerobic digestion)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/ad-anaerobic-digestion/)
- [Agriculture](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/agriculture/)
- [AI (artificial intelligence) and digitalisation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/ai-artificial-intelligence-and-digitalisation/)
- [Algae and marine biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/algae-and-marine-biomass/)
- [BECCS (bioenergy with carbon capture and storage)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/beccs-bioenergy-with-carbon-capture-and-storage/)
- [Bio-based chemicals](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/bio-based-chemicals/)
- [Bio-based materials](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/bio-based-materials/)
- [Biofuels](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/biofuels/)
- [Biology and plant science](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/biology-and-plant-science/)
- [Biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/biomass/)
- [Biorefineries](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/biorefineries/)
- [Biotechnology and bioengineering (including fermentation)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/biotechnology-and-bioengineering-including-fermentation/)
- [Carbon balance](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/carbon-balance/)
- [Catalysis](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/catalysis/)
- [CCS (carbon capture and storage)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/ccs-carbon-capture-and-storage/)
- [Circular economy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/circular-economy/)
- [Combustion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/combustion/)
- [Communications](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/communications/)
- [Consultancy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/consultancy/)
- [Contracts and legal](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/contracts-and-legal/)
- [Economics and markets](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/economics-and-markets/)
- [Ecosystems services](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/ecosystems-services/)
- [ECR (early career researcher) development](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/ecr-early-career-researcher-development/)
- [Energy crops](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/energy-crops/)
- [Energy systems](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/energy-systems/)
- [EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/edi-equality-diversity-and-inclusion/)
- [Finance and investment](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/finance-and-investment/)
- [Forest biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/forest-biomass/)
- [Funding](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/funding/)
- [Gasification](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/gasification/)
- [Hydrogen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/hydrogen/)
- [Industrial-academic partnerships](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/industrial-academic-partnerships/)
- [Internationalisation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/internationalisation/)
- [IP (intellectual property)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/ip-intellectual-property/)
- [Knowledge transfer](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/knowledge-transfer/)
- [Land use decisions and modelling](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/land-use-decisions-and-modelling/)
- [LCA (life-cycle assessment)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/lca-life-cycle-assessment/)
- [Lignocellulosic processing](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/lignocellulosic-processing/)
- [Manufacturing](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/manufacturing/)
- [Policy, governance and regulation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/policy-governance-regulation/)
- [Project management](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/project-management/)
- [Public engagement](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/public-engagement/)
- [Pyrolysis](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/pyrolysis/)
- [Research](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/research/)
- [SAF (sustainable aviation fuels)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/saf-sustainable-aviation-fuels/)
- [Social science](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/social-science/)
- [Sustainability](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/sustainability/)
- [TEA (techno-economic assessment)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/tea-techno-economic-assessment/)
- [Technology transfer](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/technology-transfer/)
- [Transport biofuels](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/transport-biofuels/)
- [Waste](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/waste/)
- [Soil carbon](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/soil-carbon/)
- [Heat and power](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-expertise/heat-and-power/)

## Member Areas Of Interest

- [Activism and lobbying](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/activism-and-lobbying/)
- [AD (anaerobic digestion)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/ad-anaerobic-digestion/)
- [Agriculture](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/agriculture/)
- [AI (artificial intelligence) and digitalisation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/ai-artificial-intelligence-and-digitalisation/)
- [Algae and marine biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/algae-and-marine-biomass/)
- [BECCS (bioenergy with carbon capture and storage)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/beccs-bioenergy-with-carbon-capture-and-storage/)
- [Bio-based chemicals](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/bio-based-chemicals/)
- [Bio-based materials](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/bio-based-materials/)
- [Biofuels](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/biofuels/)
- [Biology and plant science](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/biology-and-plant-science/)
- [Biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/biomass/)
- [Biorefineries](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/biorefineries/)
- [Biotechnology and bioengineering (including fermentation)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/biotechnology-and-bioengineering-including-fermentation/)
- [Carbon balance](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/carbon-balance/)
- [Catalysis](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/catalysis/)
- [CCS (carbon capture and storage)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/ccs-carbon-capture-and-storage/)
- [Circular economy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/circular-economy/)
- [Combustion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/combustion/)
- [Communications](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/communications/)
- [Consultancy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/consultancy/)
- [Economics and markets](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/economics-and-markets/)
- [Ecosystems services](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/ecosystems-services/)
- [ECR (early career researcher) development](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/ecr-early-career-researcher-development/)
- [Energy crops](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/energy-crops/)
- [Energy systems](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/energy-systems/)
- [EDI (equity, diversity and inclusion)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/edi-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/)
- [Finance and investment](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/finance-and-investment/)
- [Forest biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/forest-biomass/)
- [Funding](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/funding/)
- [Gasification](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/gasification/)
- [Hydrogen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/hydrogen/)
- [Industrial-academic partnerships](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/industrial-academic-partnerships/)
- [Internationalisation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/internationalisation/)
- [IP (intellectual property)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/ip-intellectual-property/)
- [Knowledge transfer](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/knowledge-transfer/)
- [Land use decisions and modelling](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/land-use-decisions-and-modelling/)
- [LCA (life-cycle assessment)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/lca-life-cycle-assessment/)
- [Lignocellulosic processing](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/lignocellulosic-processing/)
- [Manufacturing](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/manufacturing/)
- [Policy, governance and regulation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/policy-governance-regulation/)
- [Project management](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/project-management/)
- [Public engagement](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/public-engagement/)
- [Pyrolysis](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/pyrolysis/)
- [Research](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/research/)
- [SAF (sustainable aviation fuels)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/saf-sustainable-aviation-fuels/)
- [Social science](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/social-science/)
- [Soil carbon](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/soil-carbon/)
- [Sustainability](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/sustainability/)
- [TEA (techno-economic assessment)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/tea-techno-economic-assessment/)
- [Technology transfer](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/technology-transfer/)
- [Transport biofuels](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/transport-biofuels/)
- [Waste](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/waste/)
- [Heat and power](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/heat-and-power/)
- [edi-equality-diversity-and-inclusion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/member-area-of-interest/edi-equality-diversity-and-inclusion/)

## Organisation Regions

- [England](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-region/england/)
- [East Midlands](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-region/east-midlands/)
- [East of England](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-region/east-of-england/)
- [London](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-region/london/)
- [North East](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-region/north-east/)
- [North West](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-region/north-west/)
- [South East](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-region/south-east/)
- [South West](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-region/south-west/)
- [West Midlands](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-region/west-midlands/)
- [Yorkshire](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-region/yorkshire/)
- [Europe](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-region/europe/)
- [International](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-region/international/)
- [Northern Ireland](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-region/northern-ireland/)
- [Scotland](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-region/scotland/)
- [Wales](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-region/wales/)

## Organisation Sectors

- [Industry](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-sector/industry/)
- [Academia](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-sector/academia/)
- [Other](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-sector/other/)
- [Policy and governance](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-sector/policy/)
- [Third sector](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-sector/third-sector/)

## Organisation Expertise

- [Activism and lobbying](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/activism-and-lobbying/)
- [AD (anaerobic digestion)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/ad-anaerobic-digestion/)
- [Agriculture](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/agriculture/)
- [AI (artificial intelligence) and digitalisation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/ai-artificial-intelligence-and-digitalisation/)
- [Algae and marine biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/algae-and-marine-biomass/)
- [BECCS (bioenergy with carbon capture and storage)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/beccs-bioenergy-with-carbon-capture-and-storage/)
- [Bio-based chemicals](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/bio-based-chemicals/)
- [Bio-based materials](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/bio-based-materials/)
- [Biofuels](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/biofuels/)
- [Biology and plant science](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/biology-and-plant-science/)
- [Biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/biomass/)
- [Biorefineries](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/biorefineries/)
- [Biotechnology and bioengineering (including fermentation)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/biotechnology-and-bioengineering-including-fermentation/)
- [Carbon balance](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/carbon-balance/)
- [Catalysis](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/catalysis/)
- [CCS (carbon capture and storage)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/ccs-carbon-capture-and-storage/)
- [Circular economy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/circular-economy/)
- [Combustion](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/combustion/)
- [Communications](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/communications/)
- [Consultancy](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/consultancy/)
- [Contracts and legal](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/contracts-and-legal/)
- [Economics and markets](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/economics-and-markets/)
- [Ecosystems services](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/ecosystems-services/)
- [ECR (early career researcher) development](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/ecr-early-career-researcher-development/)
- [EDI (equity, diversity and inclusion)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/edi-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/)
- [Energy crops](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/energy-crops/)
- [Energy systems](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/energy-systems/)
- [Finance and investment](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/finance-and-investment/)
- [Forest biomass](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/forest-biomass/)
- [Funding](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/funding/)
- [Gasification](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/gasification/)
- [Heat and power](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/heat-and-power/)
- [Hydrogen](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/hydrogen/)
- [Industrial-academic partnerships](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/industrial-academic-partnerships/)
- [Internationalisation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/internationalisation/)
- [IP (intellectual property)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/ip-intellectual-property/)
- [Knowledge transfer](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/knowledge-transfer/)
- [Land use decisions and modelling](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/land-use-decisions-and-modelling/)
- [LCA (life-cycle assessment)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/lca-life-cycle-assessment/)
- [Lignocellulosic processing](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/lignocellulosic-processing/)
- [Manufacturing](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/manufacturing/)
- [Policy, governance and regulation](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/policy-governance-and-regulation/)
- [Project management](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/project-management/)
- [Public engagement](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/public-engagement/)
- [Pyrolysis](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/pyrolysis/)
- [Research](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/research/)
- [SAF (sustainable aviation fuels)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/saf-sustainable-aviation-fuels/)
- [Social science](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/social-science/)
- [Soil carbon](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/soil-carbon/)
- [Sustainability](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/sustainability/)
- [TEA (techno-economic assessment)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/tea-techno-economic-assessment/)
- [Technology transfer](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/technology-transfer/)
- [Transport biofuels](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/transport-biofuels/)
- [Waste](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/organisation-expertise/waste/)

## Stakeholder Forums

- [Industry forum](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/stakeholder-forum/industry-forum/)
- [Professional forum](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/stakeholder-forum/professional-forum/)
- [Public engagement forum](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/stakeholder-forum/public-engagement-forum/)
- [Policy forum (restricted membership)](https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/stakeholder-forum/policy-forum-restricted-membership/)