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Event Date: January 28, 2026, 12:10 PM – 12:50 PM
Brown Bag Seminar
Q-AOS Brown Bag Seminar Series The 220th Seminar "Harvesting Hope: Biomass Pathways to Clean Fuels and Chemicals"
The Q-AOS Brown Bag Seminar Series will start every Wednesday at lunchtime from April 2021. The purpose of this webinar series is to provide opportunities not only to learn research related to SDGs in Asian and Oceanian regions, but also to expand your research network across different academic areas.
The webinar is free, available in English and Japanese, and open to everyone! We hope you all come and join us!
The webinar is free, available in English and Japanese, and open to everyone! We hope you all come and join us!
Details
- Date
- 2026/1/28 12:10 ~ 2026/1/28 12:50
- Style
- Zoom Webinar
- Language
- Bilingual Japanese-English support (simultaneous interpretation)
- Admission Fee
- Free
- The maximum number for the webinar participants
- 500 people
- Contact
- Person：Kyushu University Q-AOS Administrative Office
TEL：+81-92-802-2605
E-mail：aoevent★jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp（Please change ★ to @）
Abstract
Crude Oil a fossil fuel formed over millions of years from ancient biomass, remains a cornerstone of modern society.
It provides energy for transportation and electricity. serves as a raw material for petrochemicals, and drives global economies. However, its non-renewable natuer, environmental impact, and price volatility pose significant challenges. In contrast, biomass offers a sustainable alternative. Derived from plants, agricultural residues, and organic waste, biomass is renewable and part of the natural carbon cycle. lt can be converted into biofuels, heat, electricity, and green chemicals supporting energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Despite challenges such as land-use competition and lower energy density, advancements in conversion technologies make biomass a promising pathway to clean fuels and chemicals. By minimizing the reliance on crude oil and exploring biomass-based solutions, we can achieve lower carbon footprints, cleaner energy, and economic resilience. This presentation explores strategies for "Harvesting Hope from Biomass," highlighting its role in a sustainable future.
It provides energy for transportation and electricity. serves as a raw material for petrochemicals, and drives global economies. However, its non-renewable natuer, environmental impact, and price volatility pose significant challenges. In contrast, biomass offers a sustainable alternative. Derived from plants, agricultural residues, and organic waste, biomass is renewable and part of the natural carbon cycle. lt can be converted into biofuels, heat, electricity, and green chemicals supporting energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Despite challenges such as land-use competition and lower energy density, advancements in conversion technologies make biomass a promising pathway to clean fuels and chemicals. By minimizing the reliance on crude oil and exploring biomass-based solutions, we can achieve lower carbon footprints, cleaner energy, and economic resilience. This presentation explores strategies for "Harvesting Hope from Biomass," highlighting its role in a sustainable future.
Program
12:10 – 12:15 Introduction
Associate Professor, Kim Schumacher (Q-AOS Coordinator)
12:15 – 12:40 Seminar
Title: Harvesting Hope: Biomass Pathways to Clean Fuels and Chemicals
Speaker: Assistant Professor, Muhammed Ashik URAMPULLY
(Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering Department of Advanced Device Materials)
12:40 – 12:50 Q&A
Associate Professor, Kim Schumacher (Q-AOS Coordinator)
12:15 – 12:40 Seminar
Title: Harvesting Hope: Biomass Pathways to Clean Fuels and Chemicals
Speaker: Assistant Professor, Muhammed Ashik URAMPULLY
(Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering Department of Advanced Device Materials)
12:40 – 12:50 Q&A
Material
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