Welcome to the Biorefinery and Biomass Conversion Lab in the Department of Wood Science at the University of British Columbia!!
Our lab focuses on developing sustainable biorefinery processes to convert biomass into value-added products. We aim to establish scientific knowledge and advance technologies in biomass conversion to achieve a sustainable bioeconomy.
<We are hiring MS / PhD Students!!!> If you’re interested in joining the BBC Lab, please reach out to Kwang Ho Kim at kwang.kim@ubc.ca for more details.
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
- April 1, 2025 – Our lab has launched a new research project, Manufacturing Lignin-based Fire-Retardant Materials, in collaboration with Prof. Koo at Kyungpook National University.
- March 1, 2025 – Our lab has launched a new research project, Lignin-based Gel Polymer Electrolyte for Energy Storage Materials, in collaboration with Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT).
- February 1, 2025 – Our lab has launched a new research project, Hydrophobic Lignin-Based Structured Coatings, in collaboration with Prof. Orlando Rojas.
- January 1, 2025 – Nathan & Maria (UBC Forestry Bioeconomy Science & Technology; BEST) joined our lab as co-op students. Looking forward to their contributions and collaboration. Welcome!
- December 11, 2024 – Our latest paper, published in Chemsuschem, has been selected as a Cover Feature (link)
- October 2, 2024 – Our lab has been awarded a NSF – Global Centers program grant, “Global Center for Sustainable Bioproducts.” (NSERC link)
- July 1, 2024 – Prof. Kim joins the Department of Wood Science at UBC on July 1st, 2024 and BBC Lab starts!