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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In co-creation with global leaders and SME companies in the fields of feedstock, conversion, equipment and end-products Biorizon creates renewable aromatics that outperform their fossil counterparts. In sustainability as well as functionality.
Biorizon News
16-07-2026
Vlastic and VITO join forces to scale flax-based biomaterials from lab to industry
Flax specialist Vlastic is partnering with Biorizon co-initiator VITO under the BIO-CAPPP voucher scheme to standardise and certify its bio-based material for the construction and building sector.
Read more26-03-2026
Major milestone for the LignoValue Pilot Plant: successful continuous 72-hour run
The LignoValue Pilot Plant of Biorizon co-initiator VITO has confirmed its technological robustness with a successful continuous 72-hour run, during which nearly two tonnes of lignin-rich feed were processed. This long, stable and interruption-free operation marks an important step in further scaling up reductive catalytic processes for lignin valorisation towards industrial applications.
Read more06-02-2026
Maris Green Solutions and VITO join forces on miscanthus as a sustainable feedstock
Maris Green Solutions, a specialist in green infrastructure solutions, and Biorizon co-iniator VITO have entered into a strategic collaboration under the BIO-CAPPP voucher scheme. Central to this partnership is miscanthus, a highly versatile crop that is gaining traction as a sustainable, bio-based raw material.
Read more19-12-2025
VITO partners in the HIBISCUS project to advance bio-based flame-retardant solutions for sustainable construction
Supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), HIBISCUS brings together 13 partners across five countries to develop next-generation construction products with up to 80% bio-based content, improved environmental performance, and validated real-life pilot demonstrations.
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