Research Centre Biobased Economy
Articles
‘Microbiology contributes significantly to green chemistry’
In the transition to a circular, biobased economy, the worlds of chemistry and biotechnology are increasingly…
‘Casting a stone in the pond’
The earth is squeaking and creaking. Resources are being depleted and with an almost limitless use…
“We now have a better grip on biology”
PHAs are special biopolymers. Strictly speaking, we may not call them bioplastics, because this material is…
AI speeds up product development in the food industry
Clean label, less salt, fat or palm oil, more vegetable proteins, exotic flavours; the demands we…
SPRONG consortium on Sustainability of the chemical industry takes off
On 1 December, Hanze University Groningen, NHL Stenden, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences and the University…
Fish show how to measure flow
In almost 4 billion years of evolution, nature has developed efficient and sustainable solutions for applications…
News
Brainstorm DeGrowth Will Save The World
The Biobased Economy Knowledge Centre of Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen (The Netherlands) concludes its…
Inauguration of Janneke Krooneman as lecturer Bioconversion and fermentation technology
Dr Janneke Krooneman will be installed as lecturer in Bioconversion and Fermentation Technology at Hanze University…
R&D Playground about green industry in the Northern Netherlands
On 9 June, the first edition of the new networking event in the Northern Netherlands will…
Two SPRONG consortia in the Northern Netherlands
On 1 December, Hanze University Groningen, NHL Stenden, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences and the University…
New flow sensors based on fish
Fish have flow sensors, which allow them to swim in flowing water: the so-called nanomasts that…
PHA as a ‘miracle pill’ for health and sports performance
PHA is well-known as a biodegradable, bio-based substitute for fossil plastics. But this biopolymer, which occurs…
