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Forest and sea residues strengthen the stomach

With the help of forest residues such as sawdust, branches and tops (GROT) and cellulose from sea squirts, researchers in Biochemical Process Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, want to make our stomach to feel better. The researchers are the first to develop prebiotics from non-edible forest and sea resources, into a type of fiber that helps beneficial bacteria in the large intestine to thrive and multiply.

Develops method for final storage of arsenic

From mines and smelters some waste containing high levels of arsenic will occur. Today, this waste ends up at different landfills, but in a new research project, Luleå Technical University's professor Jurate Kumpiene will develop a method for safe final storage of arsenic.

Europe’s largest project for digitization of industry

Luleå University of Technology will coordinate Europe's largest project for solutions in automation and digitization for the industry. Arrowhead Tools has a budget of EUR 91 million and 81 participants, among them some of Europe's largest companies such as Volvo, Bosch and Philips.

Research for a better everyday life after brain injury

Unexpected situations, a change in the regular business or a sudden phone call may cause the person having a brain injury to go home.
- I have investigated how rehabilitation staff can help them handle unexpected events, says Alexandra Olofsson, who has written a doctoral thesis on the subject.

New expertise in digitization for built environment

Olle Samuelson, new adjunct professor at the Division of Industrialized and Sustainable Construction, will research the impact of digitization and opportunities in the built environment, an area where a lot is developing right now. Luleå University of Technology as a strong research environment with close bonds to the construction industry becomes an excellent partner for IQ Samhällsbyggnad.

Pilot project for better service in rural areas

How can digital solutions contribute to better service for residents and businesses in rural areas? In the pilot project "Smart Sustainable Villages", Luleå University of Technology and the County Council of Norrbotten will involve residents in villages in twelve municipalities to develop and improve the community services.

Research to get more people to become organ donors

It happens that patients die due to organ deficiency. Those who need a new kidney, a heart valve or a liver may have to wait a long time. To see how the staff's work on donations in intensive care departments should be facilitated, PhD student Theres Södereld is doing a survey among public and health care professionals.

Possible to extract more from existing mines

To extract metals and industrial carbonates from the same mine would reduce the amount of waste while at the same time increasing the economic benefit. In a project, researchers at Luleå University of Technology are investigating the geological conditions for broadening the production in existing mining areas.

Strengthens cooperation with RISE SICOMP

Luleå University of Technology has signed a cooperation agreement with RISE SICOMP AB regarding the provision of skills, competence development, infrastructure, research and innovation.

Swedish-Finnish cooperation will lift small businesses in the north

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Published:17 January 2013

By:Presskontakt

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