The Profitable Way to Biobased Functionalized Aromatics
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Industry driven Shared Research Center Biorizon focuses on technology development for the production of functionalized biobased aromatics for performance materials, chemicals & coatings. Supported by a roadmap & inspired by our community.
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06-09-2021
Green Chemistry publication: Furoic acid and derivatives as atypical dienes in Diels–Alder reactions
We are proud that - once again – a collaborative research effort involving Biorizon’s lead scientists Marc Crockatt and Dr. Jan Kees van der Waal was recently published in the leading scientific journal Green Chemistry. The Bruijnincx group at Utrecht University and Biorizon co-initiator TNO have developed an efficient furan Diels–Alder cycloaddition reaction, which has the potential to become an important tool in green chemistry, being central to the sustainable synthesis of many chemical building blocks.
Read more23-07-2021
PILLAR: Towards unique pilot infrastructure for catalytic processing of wood and lignin
Biorizon co-initiator VITO is partner in the PILLAR project that aims to realise a unique pilot infrastructure platform. This platform for innovative catalytic biorefinery of lignin, wood and by extension any lignocellulosic material, will produce functional biobased aromatics. PILLAR provides technological and economic proof-of-concept data and paves the way towards an industrial scale catalytic biorefinery that transforms biomass into competitive chemicals and materials, resulting in a significant CO2 capture.
Read more24-06-2021
BAroC project started: Bio-Aromatic Conceptual Factory
Biorizon spin-off Relement started in May 2021 with the creation of a conceptual process design of the best commercial production route to bio-aromatics MPA and HMA. This conceptual design will be made in a consortium with Biorizon co-initiator TNO, Circular Biobased Delta and Catalok, funded by Topsector Energiesubsidie from the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Read more10-06-2021
Biorizon spin-off Relement secures first capital investment
Biorizon spin-off Relement has raised its first capital investment from the TTT Smart Industries Fund that is managed by Innovation Industries, a leading deep-tech Venture Capital fund. Relement is uniquely positioned as a manufacturer of ingredients for coatings and materials, for which there is no renewable alternative today. The investment will enable Relement to contract partners for scaling up sample production for customers and strengthen technological development. An important milestone in the realisation of a more sustainable chemical industry.
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06-10-2021 - 07-10-2021 /
Vienna, Austria
EFIB 2021
EFIB is the market leading annual event in Europe for Industrial Biotechnology and the Bioeconomy. This year, nearly 300 participants among CEOs, founders and decision-makers representing science, industry, finance, NGOs, policy and other sectors of the bio-based value chain are expected in Vienna, Austria. Lecture threads, a partnering zone and high-ranking panel discussions will allow professional exchange, business initiation and the presentation of visitors’ technologies. The programme is packed with more than 50 speakers that offer insights into latest R&D and regulatory trends in key areas such as food, bioprocesses, global bioeconomy policies, novel feedstocks, materials and fashion, within the overall theme of “Delivering the EU Green Deal”.
Read more30-11-2021 - 01-12-2021 /
Berlin, Germany & online
16th European Bioplastics Conference
As the major industry association in this field, European Bioplastics is representing the interests of the thriving bioplastics industry in Europe. European Bioplastics is committed to driving the evolution of plastics by raising awareness across all relevant stakeholder groups about the benefits of bioplastics in reducing our dependency on fossil resources, reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and using renewable resources more efficiently. European Bioplastics is uniquely placed in the industry with an extensive network of businesses, partners, and experts in the bioplastics sector across Europe and beyond.
Read more02-12-2021 /
Virtual + Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Biorizon Annual Event 2021
Biorizon's 8th Annual Event on Bio-Aromatics wil take place on 2 December, both in Rotterdam and online. Over the past years, this event has developed itself into a 'must visit' event for anyone who's interested in renewable aromatics. Last edition attracted 308 participants from 29 countries that engaged in 163 matchmaking sessions. Major industrial players, small to medium‑sized enterprises, and research and technology organisations from all over the world will join us to discuss the latest progress in the field of bio-aromatics and to elaborate on opportunities to accelerate biobased business together. Biorizon: The profitable way to biobased aromatics Biorizon is the most advanced and valued research program on bio-aromatics worldwide. Shared Research Center Biorizon, an initiative of TNO and VITO, has been co-creating technologies for the production of bio-aromatics at the Green Chemistry Campus in Bergen op Zoom since 2013. Together with industrial partners, Biorizon creates and develops innovative chemical processes for the production of renewable aromatics from residual biomass. Aromatics are important building blocks for the chemical industry: no less than 40% of chemicals are aromatic, and they bring essential functionalities such as durability and thermal and UV stability to products like plastics, resins and coatings. Bio-aromatics provide new functionalities and an impactful and green alternative for current petrochemical products that are difficult to re-use or recycle, including paints, adhesives and lubricants. Our aim is to enable commercial production of bio-aromatic building blocks by 2025. Plase subscribe: https://8th-biorizon-bio-aromatics-event.b2match.io/
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