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17-11-2022
Biorizon teams up with Kaneka to create a sustainable premium polymer
Researchers from Biorizon co-initiator VITO and chemical company Kaneka Belgium joined forces to conduct research to create a lignin-based polymer that outperformed its fossil-based counterpart in terms of thermal stability and UV-blocking properties.
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Biorizon scientists publish in ChemSusChem on Hydrazine-mediated Diels-Alder Aromatization of Biobased Furfurals
We are proud that Biorizon’s senior scientists Marc Crockatt and Jan Kees van der Waal recently published their work in the leading journal ChemSusChem. The article by Biorizon co-initiator TNO and Dr. Razvan Cioc and Prof. Dr. Pieter Bruijnincx of Utrecht University is entitled “Targeting Valuable Chemical Commodities: Hydrazine-mediated Diels-Alder Aromatization of Biobased Furfurals”. It addresses an alternative, redox-neutral method in which bio-derived furfural is activated as hydrazones prior to DA cycloaddition.
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Students and researchers working with seaweed residues in ZCORE project
ZCORE project partner Centre of Expertise Biobased Economy from Avans Hogeschool interviewed researcher Moctar Coulibaly about the cooperation between students and researchers in the ZCORE project that aims to demonstrate that seaweed residues can be utilized for the production of biobased coatings with superior application properties.
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Biorizon’s ZCORE project featured in the Italian Pitture e Vernici European Coatings Formulation Magazine
Biorizon's ZCORE project, that aims to demonstrate that seaweed residues can be utilized for the production of biobased coatings with superior application properties, was featured in the Italian Pitture e Vernici European Coatings Formulation Magazine.
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Biorizon 9th Annual Event on Bio-Aromatics - Webinar
Get informed about the latest progress in the field of biobased aromatics, and join the pre-arranged, bilateral matchmaking sessions! On 1 December 2022, Biorizon co-initiators TNO & VITO will host their 9th Biorizon Annual Event on Bio-Aromatics online. Major industrial players, small to medium‑sized enterprises, and research and technology organisations from all over the world will join Biorizon to discuss the latest progress in the field of bio-aromatics and to elaborate on opportunities to accelerate biobased business together. Over the past years, this has evolved into a must-attend event for anyone who's interested in renewable aromatics. Last edition attracted 305 participants from 28 countries. Program online event - 1 December: Short, interactive plenary presentations that feature the progress that Biorizon has made in the scaling up of the production of bio-aromatics with premium properties. Plus a keynote speech by Decathlon you don't want to miss. Take part in the virtual matchmaking sessions that can be scheduled as from now and meet representatives of the entire bio-aromatic value chain from all over the world! Registration: https://9th-biorizon-bio-aromatics-event.b2match.io/
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