Jacob Bothen

PhD student

My research investigates the sources and environmental fate of chemical pollutants in natural and engineered systems using various analytical approaches. My long-term goals are to improve social awareness of pollution and industrial culpability.

Chemical Pollutants in Biogas Systems

Biogas production fits the criteria for several important initiatives for sustainable development, including managing and valorization of organic wastes and improving circular agricultural systems. However, as different types of organic feedstocks are considered (i.e., Sewage sludge, manure, etc.), so does the complexity of potential chemical pollutants that may enter these systems (or be reintroduced to the environment as biofertilizer). It is currently unclear: i) which chemical pollutants are present in Swedish biogas systems, ii) what happens to these contaminants during the digestion processes, and iii) how is the overall environmental and societal implications considered?

Research

Biogas fueled car at the fueling station.

Biogas Solutions Research Center

BSRC is a national competence center for biogas research administered by the LiU. It's base for the development of innovative and resource-efficient biogas solutions often with positive local and regional effects on the environment and the economy.

Co-workers

Sepehr Shakeri Yekta

Associate Professor, Head of Division, Docent

Annika Björn

Associate Professor, Docent

Alex Enrich Prast

Professor

Luka Safaric

Postdoc

Mahmoud Abdelhamid

PhD student

My division and department

Environmental Change (TEMAM)

Almost all nature bears traces of human activity. Its condition is strongly linked to social development. This creates a need for scientific breadth and problem-solving skills. Education and research at Environmental Change respond to this challenge.

Drone image of the Tema building at Campus Valla

Department of Thematic Studies (TEMA)

In an increasingly complicated world, there is a need for researchers that can handle both breadth and depth, and can collaborate across disciplinary borders. Major societal questions are studied from an interdisciplinary perspective at TEMA.