Press Release 157/2013

Concepts for Sustainable Bioeconomy

KIT Organizes Colloquium “Sustainable BioEconomy” on December 09, 2013
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The bioliq® plant at KIT: The multi-stage concept allows for the use of spatially distributed residual biomass on a large scale. (Photo: Markus Breig)

Various aspects of sustainable bioeconomy and in particular of the use of biomass as a raw material and for energy production will be in the focus of the 7th Colloquium “Sustainable BioEconomy” on Monday, December 09, 2013, on KIT Campus North. Representatives of research and industry will speak about the complete chain of added values of biomass, from cultivation to utilization. This year, the Colloquium will concentrate on biomass-based intermediate products and large-scale utilization of biomass.

 


In close partnership with society, KIT develops solutions for urgent challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, sovereignty and an aging population. As The University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT unites scientific excellence from insight to application-driven research under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to drive this transformation. As a University of Excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact.

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