About RISS

Field of Research

Developing eco-industrial technology,
technical and institutional design of the closed-loop society

 

Knowledge Structuring

  • Knowledge science and ontological study towards a harmonious coexistence with nature

Eco-energy

  • Development of innovative eco-energy technologies
  • Development of energy conversion and storage technologies
  • Promotion of eco-energy network systems

Eco-process

  • Technology system of eco-materials
  • Eco-biological and biochemical technologies
  • Food production and energy systems based on biomass refinery

Eco-design

  • Technology design system towards a closed-loop economy
  • Design of environmentally-friendly industrial processes and end-use products

Future scenarios

  • Scenario analysis and roadmap strategies towards a closed-loop economy

Institutional design

  • Closed-loop oriented socio-economic system innovation
  • Institutional and legal framework to promote eco-industries
  • Promotion of environmental initiatives

Sustainability assessment

  • Identification of technical problems within the frame of
    @ sustainability assessment indicators
  • Sustainability-based technology management

 

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