LABIOTEC - Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Biorefineries

What the laboratory focuses on

The Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Biorefineries - LABIOTEC conducts research in the field of biotechnology with the following objectives:

• Bioremediation
• Valorization of organic waste
• Production of industrially relevant compounds through the isolation or use of microbial resources and toxicity assessment.

Contaminated soils, sediments, and waters are treated through the setup, management, and monitoring of specific biotechnological processes. The valorization of wastewater, waste, and surpluses from the food industry and the organic fraction of municipal solid waste is achieved through the recovery or production of fine chemicals and biofuels via microbial or enzymatic fermentation or bioconversion.

Microorganisms of environmental and industrial interest are also isolated, cultivated, and characterized for application in the developed and studied processes.

Need consultancy?

If you are a business, public or private organization, contact us: we will work together to develop a project plan tailored to your needs.

You can benefit from the excellence of research and the laboratory’s equipment applied to your sector.

How to reach us

• Vehicle entrance: Via del Lazzaretto 15/5, 40131 Bologna
• Pedestrian entrance only: Via Terracini 28, 40131 Bologna