Bioeconomy 4.0 & Carbon 4.0

Analyzing data gathered from different parts of the milk chain. At the beginning, the focus is on combining milking robot data with the cowshed condition data, and identifying different cause and effect relationships.

• Subproject Manager Ilpo Pölönen
  [email protected], +358 40 830 5984

Update of algae reactors and sensing. Enabling continuous education through data analysis. Development of kinetic growth models for simulation and optimization of algae farming.

• Subproject Manager Ulla Moilanen
• [email protected],
   +358 50 574 5192

Research trends in multilayer cultivation:

1. Moisture sensor + organic substrates
2. Fertilization recommendations for multilayer cultivation
3. Producing value dividends
4. Microfibres and plants

• Subproject Manager Marika Tossavainen
• [email protected], +358 50 353 1201

Ecosystem analysis based on side flows of food industry in Kangasala region, Finland

• Subproject Manager Maritta Kymäläinen
• [email protected], +358 50 470 667

Even though composting has many known positive effects on different biomasses, it is the fact that from the recycling point of view, remarkable losses of nitrogen and carbon takes place in the process. It is known that biochar supply affects composting. In this project we investigate if biochar supply affects recycling of nutrients and carbon in cow manure.

• Subproject Manager Ilpo Pölönen,
• [email protected], +358 40 830 5984

Manure nanofibrils
Rumination is known to modify plant based biomass in a way that facilitates release of fine cellulose nanofibrils and nanocrystals. We will study how cellulose exiting the digestive system of a cow can be turned into nanocellulose. We will study chemical methods for nanocellulose preparation, characterize the resulting materials and research their potential application areas.

• Päivi Laaksonen
• [email protected], +358 047 16 288

A biochar field experiment has been established in September 2019 at Mustiala Campus. The purpose of this field is to serve as a long-term experiment which can be utilized to investigate both agronomic and environmental influences of biochar amendments. Digital approaches including drones and soil sensors will be used to monitor the field.

• Subproject Manager: Jari Hyväluoma

The role of urban greenspaces in carbon balance builds on different implementation and management phases. These phases are different in public and private areas. This part of the project concentrates on public green spaces as different types of vegetation coverage and, on the other hand, as gardening practices in private plots as a way to support plant growth and increase carbon concentrations in the garden soils.

It would be tempting to concentrate on tree plantations to improve carbon sequestration in all urban greenspaces. However, the lawns provide multifunctional and essential areas for residents outdoor activities that area designed and constructed to tolerate compaction. Furthermore, lawns and meadows form one category of urban habitats supporting biodiversity of flora and fauna. How can urban vegetation (and its soils) better support carbon sequestration, multifunctionality and biodiversity at the same time?

• Subproject Manager Outi Tahvonen
• [email protected], +358 40 351 9352

Biochar and its production can have a key role in circular economy and offer a sustainable option for water and waste management. At HAMK, the production of biochar from waste materials and residues, and the use of the produced biochars are studied in several projects. In this project, the focus is on the integration of biochar to biogas process, to enhance biogas production and improve nutrient recycling.

• Subproject Manager Maritta Kymäläinen
• [email protected], +358 50 470 667