Dr. Janis Rizikovs
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Biography
Scientific interests and competences Research area is related to biomass thermal and chemical processing, including physical activation, fast and slow pyrolysis, torrefaction, hydrothermal treatment, densification and extraction underpinned by detailed analytical quantitative and qualitative characterisation, mechanical testing, feasibility studies and practical tests on laboratory scale units. Extraction of birch outer bark to obtain extract (betulin) for cosmetics, food supplements and medicine. Obtaining of natural binder (suberinic acids) and its use for obtaining mechanically strong and moisture-resistant biocomposites, as a result closing the cycle of use of birch wood. Optimization, scaling and commercialization of relevant processes.
Affiliations
Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry
Riga, Rīga, Latvia
Biorefinery Laboratory
Honors and Awards
Annual award of the forestry industry “Zelta čiekurs” (“Golden Pine cone”) 2018
Ministry of Agriculture, Riga, Latvia
Annual award of the forestry industry “Zelta čiekurs” (“Golden Pine cone” translated from latvian) in the nomination "The Investment of Science in the Development of the Sector". Group of researchers of the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, Jānis Rižikovs, Aigars Pāže, Ance Pļavniece, Daniela Godiņa, Raimonds Makars in cooperation with representatives of JSC "Latvijas finieris" on the study "Research of Industrial production of Betulin".
Annual award of the forestry industry “Zelta čiekurs” (“Golden Pine cone”) 2024
Ministry of Agriculture, Riga, Latvia
Annual award of the forestry industry “Zelta čiekurs” (“Golden Pine cone” translated from latvian) in the nomination "The Investment of Science in the Development of the Sector". Group of researchers of the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, in cooperation with representatives of JSC "Latvijas finieris" and SIA Polylabs on the study " Innovative solutions for the use of birch waste (suberinic acids) to replace petroleum products in various polymer systems have been developed".
Most significant achievements in science in 2025
Latvian Academy of Sciences, Riga, Latvia
The Latvian Academy of Sciences has chosen as one of the 11 most significant achievements in science in 2025 the proposed idea “From birch bark to sustainable wood materials: suberinic acids innovations in the circular bioeconomy" announced by our group in nomination "Advances in Applied Science".