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Accelerated research into bio-asphalt
Will we be driving on roads made of wood in the Netherlands in the near future?…
New biosurfactants are greener than ever
Surfactants, or surface active agents, can be found just about anywhere: in medicines, cosmetics, detergents, food,…
“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…
Final Event marks a next phase for Pilots4u
With more than 450 registered open access pilot research facilities and more than 100 participating organizations…
Smart golf balls measure the reactor process from the inside out
Chemical processes that work flawlessly in the lab can suddenly behave very differently when transposed to…
‘Calimero effect biobased industry misplaced’
The circular bioeconomy in Europe is bigger than we think, says Alain Dufait, managing director of…
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Biodegradable biobased mulch film more pollutant than expected
Biodegradable mulch film made from bioplastic degrades much slower in soil than expected, according to a…
Knowledge of corporate board members falls short on sustainability
More than two-thirds of board members believe sustainability has little impact on their company's financial performance.…
Centre of Expertise Biobased Economy (CoE BBE) becomes MNEXT
The Dutch Centre of Expertise Biobased Economy (CoE BBE) has been renamed MNEXT. Under this banner,…
“Biomass remains important in energy transition beyond 2030”
Ook in de jaren tussen 2030 en 2050 blijft biomassa een belangrijke energiebron voor sectoren waar…
Tetra Pak launches advanced research into biobased food packaging
Tetra Pak has started pioneering research aimed at advancing the sustainability of fibre-based food packaging. This…
‘Investors are passing up opportunities in agri, food and industrial biotech’
While medical biotech is 'hot', private and public investors are often overlooking investment opportunities in agro,…