This laboratory supports the course Industrial Methods of Organic Chemical Technology, of the 7th Semester of the Chemical Engineering cuurriculum, featuring 10 laboratory excercises in subjects of basic production processes in the Organic Chemical Industry.

The research activities of the laboratory are summarized as follows:

• Processing of cellulose by-products in the production of Chemical Paper Pulp.
• Energy and Chemicals from Biomass (biothanol, biogas, solid fuel).
• Chemical and Industrial Technology of Hydrocarbons.
• Enzyme systems of industrial interest.
• Technology of surface active compounds.
• Polymers – soil conditioners, coated fertilizers, explosives.
• Gasification of lignites, peats.
• Technology of environmental protection.

The capabilities for consulting services are the following:

• Solution of technological problems in the Organic Chemical Industry,
• with emphasis in raw materials (utilization, analysis, potential)
• Environmental protection.
• Utilization of byproducts/refuse (energy).
• Product development (analysis, properties).

Services to Third Parties – Industry (private or state owned):

Studies on the utilization of renewable organic resources with the aid of new technology and emphasis on the regional development.

Services to Third Parties – state sector, regional sectors, industries:

Contribution to the management of environmental problems.