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Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry

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Our vision

The Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry as a Baltic bioeconomy excellence centre will promote biorefinery as the backbone of future industry, and wood as a modern, sustainable building material, thus reducing the use of fossil resources and achieving Europe 2050 Zero Emission goals.

Research activity

The staff of the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry represent various scientific disciplines, including, chemistry, biology, materials science. The main scientific directions of the Institute are wood materials, biorefinery, green chemistry, which evolve by combining fundamental and applied research.

The research topics of the Institute mirror the versatility of nature, and find applications in different fields.

Our mission

is the development of competitive materials and products from wood and other biomass with scientifically based, environmentally friendly low-waste technologies.
 

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Events

Date
21 June, 2025
Location
Salaspils

Stādu tirgus/ Bērzu diena

Vasaras saulgriežu laikā Latvijas Nacionālais botāniskais dārzs kopā ar sadarbības partneriem aicina iepazīt bērzu daudzveidību un nozīmi. Programma: 8.00 – 14.00 Stādu tirgus 10.00 – 16.00 izstādes atklāšana un aktivitāšu programma vides izglītības centrā “Botania” Visas dienas garumā: Oranžērijā būs skatāma Radio NABA ceļojošā fotoizstāde, kurā 22 fotogrāfi interpretē tēmu “Šķiro”, reflektējot par vides, ilgtspējas un ekokultūras jautājumiem. Izstādes "No bērza sēklas līdz betulīnam" atklāšanas aktivitātes LNBD vides izglītības centrā “Botania”. “Latvijas Finieris” piedāvās doties izziņas ceļojumā “No bērza sēklas līdz betulīnam”. Koksnes ķīmijas institūta praktiskās darbnīcas Latvijas Nacionālā botāniskā dārza speciālistu ekskursijas bērzos un bērzu stāstos. Pasākums norisināsies: Latvijas Nacionālajā botāniskajā dārzā – centrālajā laukumā, vides izglītības centrā “Botania” un oranžērijā
Date
1 October, 2025 - 3 October, 2025
Location
Tallinn, Estonia

23rd Baltic Polymer Symposium (BPS2025)

The Baltic Polymer Symposium is a long-standing tradition that has brought together polymer scientists, engineers, and innovators from the Baltic region and beyond for over two decades. This year’s symposium is organised by the TalTech Wood Valorisation HUB and promises to be an inspiring event focused on the latest research, collaboration, and sustainable innovation in the field of polymers. BPS2025 will offer: Presentations and discussions on polymer chemistry, physics, and engineering A dedicated focus on wood valorisation and bio-based materials Opportunities to connect across academia, research, and industry A friendly and forward-looking space for young researchers and students The beautiful atmosphere of Tallinn in early autumn The scientific committee of Baltic Polymer Symposium 2025 Prof. Andres Krumme (Tallinn University of Technology) Prof. Juozas Vidas Gražulevičius (Kaunas University of Technology) Prof. Ričardas Makuška (Vilnius University) Prof. Remo Merijs-Meri (Riga Technical University) Dr. Jānis Zicāns (Riga Technical University) Dr. Uģis Cabulis (Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry) Dr. Vitali Sõritski (Tallinn University of Technology)