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UK Boardrooms look to biochar to reduce carbon

Posted on Wednesday 31st May, 2023

A new survey of companies conducted by EBRI at Aston University shows that UK companies ranging from large to small have an interest in using biochar to reduce carbon impact. Read More >>

Cofton demonstrator appears on national TV

Posted on Monday 29th May, 2023

On 27 May, EBRI’s Urban Biochar and Sustainable Materials Demonstrator was featured on the ‘Sky News Climate Show with Tom Heap‘. Read More >>

EBRI wins grant to make research more sustainable and environmentally friendly

Posted on Wednesday 3rd May, 2023

• University awarded grant to develop more sustainable separation method through AstraZeneca’s Open Innovation CoSolve Challenge at ELRIG.• Read More >>

EBRI Launches Biochar UK Industry Guide

Posted on Tuesday 4th April, 2023

EBRI has launched a guide to help raise awareness of the benefits of biochar, a sustainable form of charcoal, and to promote businesses involved with its production and supply. Read More >>

EBRI biomass expert calls for more exploration of power bioenergy with carbon capture and storage

Posted on Monday 3rd April, 2023

• Professor Patricia Thornley welcomes latest UK energy security plans• But calls for more exploration of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage • She believes plans shouldn’t concentrate solely on energy such as wind and solar power. Read More >>

Aston University to take part in West Midlands Innovation Accelerator to spark growth and innovation

Posted on Monday 20th March, 2023

Aston University has been announced as a partner in the West Midlands Innovation Accelerator The University will lead the Biochar Clean Tech Accelerator and play a key role in two other projects The Accelerator aims to bolster the growth of regional clusters of excellence. Read More >>

EBRI bioenergy researchers to improve measurement of industrial carbon dioxide

Posted on Friday 3rd February, 2023

Aston University’s Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute to develop clearer guidelines about measuring carbon dioxide. Project will take UK a step nearer to net zero emissions. Read More >>

EBRI to explore low carbon hydrogen production from biomass conversion

Posted on Thursday 26th January, 2023

Aston University receives Wolfson Foundation grant to help develop first integrated lab-scale centre to explore low carbon hydrogen production from biomass conversion Grant to help set up first integrated centre to explore low carbon hydrogen production from biomass conversion Centre to be equipped with state-of-the-art technology Will place Aston University at the forefront of hydrogen production and utilisation. Read More >>

EBRI announces new biochar webinar dates

Posted on Monday 23rd January, 2023

The Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) will be hosting a webinar about biochar and the part this multi-purpose material can play in decarbonising and improving both rural and urban environments. Read More >>

Biochar Insights available for Birmingham and Solihull organisations

Posted on Wednesday 18th January, 2023

Results of recent research allow EBRI at Aston University to offer a unique opportunity which could provide a range of commercial and environmental benefits to local organisations at no cost. Read More >>

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