The Basics of Biochar
Many people talk about biochar, and it has become a “buzzword” because of the demand for circularity and sustainability. Both industry professionals and university students need to comprehend the basics of biochar so that they can apply the knowledge in their respective careers. This course suits anyone working or studying within the areas such as environment, energy, and materials. After passing the course, students will receive a certificate from Luleå University of Technology and European Biochar Initiative (EBI).
Facts
Target audience:
Industry professionals from biomass utilisation, waste valorisation, biochar production, and renewable energy companies (both government and private). The course is also suitable for second and third cycle studies i.e., masters and doctorate level studies, respectively.
Prerequisites:
The course requires basic and fundamental knowledge in chemistry and physics obtained from bachelor's degree/courses.
Scope:
40 hours
Location:
Online
Language:
English
Price:
4 000 SEK excluding VAT
Expression of interest:
Register your interest via the link further down on this page.
Course content
The purpose of the course is to give participants basic knowledge, equivalent to 40 hours of study (1.5 credits), about the general aspects of biochar i.e., production, properties, and high-tech applications. The course will highlight biochar production routes, pyrolysis reaction mechanisms, biochar's intrinsic properties, and how biochar can be engineered to enhance the performance properties of materials and structures. The course will also have short lectures (akin to Instagram reels or YouTube shorts) from various biochar experts, across the globe.
How the course will be implemented
This is a digital self-study course that can be started at any time and by anyone who registers for the course. Teaching will be via recorded lectures and the module will include automatically corrected quizzes. Participants can book discussion meetings with the teacher. Therefore, participants have autonomy in their own learning with guidance and feedback from the teacher. The final oral examination dates can be booked via the course website. Participants who have passed the course will be awarded a certificate, with credits.
To pass the course
You must understand and remember the production pathways of biochar by describing the different thermochemical conversion reactions. Analyse the basic properties of biochar by comparing them to classify different types/qualities of biochar. Evaluate and select appropriate applications of biochar in environmental, energy and material fields based on the specific properties of biochar.
Other information
The course is suitable for studies at advanced level and at doctoral level, i.e. studies at master and doctoral level.
Teachers
Oisik Das, who will teach this course, has a strong background in biochar through a master's degree from Washington State University (USA), a PhD from the University of Auckland (New Zealand), a postdoc from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden), and as faculty at Luleå University of Technology (Sweden). Oisik Das is one of the first in the world to add biochar to materials in 2014 during his PhD at the University of Auckland. Oisik has published several recent papers on various aspects of biochar. A unique aspect of his biochar research is the use of nanoindentation and fire testing. Oisik has 10 years of teaching experience in Sweden, New Zealand, India and Singapore.
Registration
Contact
LTU Professional Education uppdragsutbildning@ltu.se
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