Swedish Centre for resource recovery

Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery (SCRR) is conducting world leading Research, Education and Innovation to significantly reduce the global fossil fuel consumption and approach sustainable society. We identify new and improved methods to convert residuals into different kind of value-added materials and energy. Innovations that result from our activities will help to reduce greenhouse gas effects and other environmental challenges, while creating circular economy.

2020-07-15

After 20 years of research – new products made from the super fungus are ready for the market

Soon a protein bar will be available, one fully developed at the University of Borås. It is made of a very special kind of fungus and represents one of several...

2020-06-17

Doctoral education in resource recovery – a world-renowned 10-year-old

On 29 June 2010, a decision came down– the University of Borås was given rights to grant doctoral degrees in Resource Recovery. Now, ten years on, the doctoral education programme ha...

2020-05-26

New environmentally friendly polymer foam

Researchers at the University of Borås are working to develop a bio-based and biodegradable polymer foam to replace polyurethane foam used in clothing, mattresses, and furniture.

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Listen to Sunil in RadioScience - a podcast about science

In episode 19 Sunil Kumar Ramamoorthy talks about the universitys research, more sustainable society and his own research about new materials. Listen here (external link).