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Bio-based raw materials as the basis for a new branch of industry
The chemical industry is facing a radical turnaround: from fossil fuels as the trusted basis for…
The future of marine and aquatic biomass in Europe
When the Bio-based Industries Consortium was launched in 2012, marine and aquatic biomass was barely discussed.…
“Everybody wants biobased feedstocks”
Bio-based raw materials already exist and they are emerging. Especially in construction, it is no longer…
Trends and practical research in marine and aquatic biomass
Marine and aquatic biomass can be a promising source of sustainable bio-based materials. To actually process…
“The most sustainable biomass comes from the sea”
The world's oceans, rivers and lakes are a promising renewable source of biomass. Fish and shellfish…
2022 will be year of change for Circular Biobased Delta
In the new year, Circular Biobased Delta (CBBD) will enter a decisive phase: 2022 is to…
Can digestate from biogas production replace peat in substrate?
If there is ever a versatile plant growing in the Netherlands, it is certainly the sugar…
Making an impact with bio-based democases
The bioeconomy is flourishing in Europe. Biorefinery initiatives are sprouting up all over the place; the…
Low temperature asphalt made with linseed oil
Traditional asphalt consists of a mixture of rubble, sand, aggregate and bitumen. These materials are mixed…
A crop with great opportunities for Europe
The Andean lupin contains more protein than soya and more oil than sunflower. It can be…
Portugal potential champion of the European bioeconomy
Portugal has the potential to become the Green Deal champion of Europe. This is evident from…
“Data is our new beacon”
In today's world, customization, transparency and efficiency are of crucial importance for keeping industries competitive and…
ZAP: pivot between education, research and business
True innovation in the chemical and bioprocessing technology sector is being created in a fertile environment,…
“The real challenge is not technology”
“Hollow straws”, is how Leon Joore of the Natural Fiber Application Center (NAC) described natural fibers…
“Saccharide offers opportunities for chemistry and agriculture”
Saccharides (sugars) are wonderful building blocks for the chemical industry. They are versatile molecules that can…
Research identifies promising chemicals for the Northern Netherlands
The availability of numerous basic chemicals at Chemical Park Delfzijl, combined with the region’s agricultural residual…
“Agriculture: a fully-fledged partner in biobased value chains”
The bio-economy starts on the fields. That is where the agricultural biomass originates. Active participation of…
Bio-Port to give ‘stamp of approval’ to plans proposed by entrepreneurs
Are SMEs too small to participate in the ‘large-scale’ bio-economy? Not if the Bio Cooperative can…
The new DuPont stands for more openness
To be a technology-driven innovation leader, is the ambition of the ‘new DuPont’ that in June…
Key role for biomass in climate plans
The draft Climate Accord relies heavily on biomass. Too heavily? In any case, it means that…