In 2024, two groups of LSIWC researchers received diplomas and recognition awards in the "Zelta čiekurs" ("Golden Cone") nomination "For scientific contribution to the development of the sector":
- Dr.sc.ing. Jānis Rižikovs and his team with the development of innovative solutions for the application of suberic acids recovered from birch outer bark wastes, and their use in polymer systems to replace fossil resources.
- Dr.sc.ing. Ramūnas Tupčiauskas and is team for the project “Development of thermal insulation materials from resources available from forestry and agriculture”, which has resulted in three different technologies for producing bulk insulation materials from locally available renewable forest and agricultural resources.
More information about the award is here