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North Netherlands aims to close green cycles
The northern region of the Netherlands is the region where green chemistry is most clearly anchored…
Cardolite is looking for new applications for ultra-light Cardanol
Cashew nuts are not just a healthy snack. The husks are used to produce a renewable…
HemCell: a surprisingly versatile biobased plastic
The combination of polylactic acid and crushed palm leaf waste results in a biobased and excellent…
More sustainable yarns for carpet and textile
The textile and carpet sector wants to become more sustainable in the coming years through increased…
Master of Biobased Materials: passion and drive
The first class of the Master of Biobased Materials graduated in mid-July. At the festive ceremony…
Broad focus on biopolymers
‘The Biopolymer Application Centre is intended to bring biopolymers in a general sense to the attention…
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Biobased nylon from sugar beet
Biobased nylon made from sugar beet is ideal for applications where transparency is required and there…
CO emissions as a feedstock for plastics production
Carbon monoxide from process gases (syngas) can also form a useful raw material for chemical building…
Moderate growth in biobased polymers
The production capacities of biobased polymers continue to grow at around 3 to 4% per year,…
Biobased materials, performing well in harsh conditions
From durable roofing to sheet materials for the building industry; robust polymer materials that can withstand…
Sun screen made from biodegradable bioplastics
The Italian manufacturer Bio-on is launching a brand-new line of cosmetic ingredients for sun protection made…
Flanders to develop new technology platform for sugar valorisation
Cancellation of the EU Sugar quota, together with the disappearance of export limitations, will generate new…
