There is a lot of work done to summarize what has been done during the project. Due to the wide range of methods used in the study, a report on the results of “SUMMARY OF RESEARCH METHODS FOR INVESTIGATION OF BIOMASS COMBUSTION ASHES” has been prepared.

Why biomass ash research? At the beginning of the project, various waste products were identified that could be used to develop a Formula of peat-free soil improver. Biomass (including wood) ashes are among the waste products available on an industrial scale, therefore detailed ash research will allow expanding their use.

It should be noted that the methods can be adapted for laboratory analysis of other materials.

After a break for a year, the project continues. We will work on what we have started and try to fulfil the planned activities. Currently, we are working on technical solutions for the production process of the Formula prototype, as well as the processing of existing data and the development of a new scientific publication.

Are you an environmental science student at the University of Latvia and do you want to be on my team? Do not hesitate to write to me: zane.gaile@lu.lv

A scientific article has been prepared and published:

Vincevica-Gaile Z., Stankevica K., Irtiseva K., Shishkin A., Obuka V., Celma S., Ozolins J., Klavins M. (2019) Granulation of flu ash and biochar with organic lake sediments – A way to sustainable utilization of waste from bioenergy production. Biomass & Bioenergy, 125: 23-33, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2019.04.004

Thanks to colleagues, there was an opportunity to present project-related data at an international conference:

11^th International Conference on the Establishment of Cooperation among Companies and Institutions in the Nordic Countries, the Baltic Sea Region and the World: Eco-Tech 2018, held from 19-11-2018 to 21-11-2018 in Kalmar, Sweden.

Title of presentation: “From field to plate: Discussion on transfer of metals in food chain”.

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Kind regards,
Dr. Zane Vincevica-Gaile, leading researcher at the University of Latvia