The European Union has already made substantial progress in adopting a bio-based economy. However, it cannot afford to stand still; it must continue...
Bioplastics currently hold only a two percent market share in the EU; the remainder is fossil based. In addition, many bioplastics are only partially...
The ValChem project aims to demonstrate the viability, both technically and economically, of producing wood-based chemicals that are competitive with...
It is estimated that by the 2050 world population will exceed nine billion adding pressure to the demand for more energy, food, recycled nutrients and...
Modern pulp mills seek to valorise as many components as possible from their feedstock. This offers benefits to both the pulp mills – making them more...
The use of composite materials has grown substantially in recent years. These materials offer high mechanical strength at a lightweight; in addition...
Isosorbide is a mainly bio-based chemical with the potential to help manufacture a range of products, many of which currently rely on fossil-based raw...
Many wood processing techniques require extreme conditions of heat and alkalinity. WoodZymes seeks to develop extremozymes (enzymes that can function...
