EBRI researchers produce sustainable biochar office accessories for leading law firm

Posted on Thursday 25th July, 2024

Biochar, a sustainable form of charcoal, used to make office items for Birmingham firm Mills & Reeve have sourced environmentally friendly products for their new location Biochar can reduce the impact of climate change because of carbon sequestration – the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide. Read More >>

EBRI’s business support boosts the low carbon economy during challenging times

Posted on Thursday 27th July, 2023

 

An independent study has forecast that the work of Aston University’s Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) will generate over £23 million gross value added (GVA) for the West Midlands economy over the next two years. 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 >>

Warm Earth – new case study

Posted on Thursday 29th April, 2021

Compost is produced when microorganisms like bacteria break down a feedstock, such as food or garden waste, into simple compounds which can improve soil fertility

 

Composting happens much faster at higher temperatures, and while the microorganisms do produce heat, this is wasted in traditional composting containers. Read More >>