News

19-09-2017

Biorizon extends IP portfolio on the conversion of biomass to furans

Biorizon co-initiator TNO has established a strong IP portfolio with patents on the conversion of biomass to furans (furan, furfural, HMF) and patents on the Diels-Alder technology for producing renewable aromatics from furans. A broad range of bio-aromatics is protected, including phenolics, aromatic acids and various bis-aromatics.

Different methods for production of these bio-aromatics are secured as well. In the coming months, additional patents will be submitted/published, resulting in an even stronger IP portfolio for our industrial partners.

Recently filed patents

Recently filed patents include:

1. WO/2017/146581 - Aromatic compounds from furanics 
2. WO/2017/111595 - Method for preparing phenolics using a catalyst
3. WO/2017/111598 - Preparation of phenyl compounds
4. WO/2016/114668 - Method to prepare phenolics from biomass
5. WO/2016/080839 - Production of furans

More information

If you are interested in these specific technologies, please contact Monique Wekking via monique.wekking@tno.nl or +31 (0)6 46 84 73 58 to discuss how your company could benefit from participating in Shared Research Center Biorizon.