B4: Better Biobased Building Blocks
08-01-2015
Commercial production of bio aromatics from lignin
Just a few years ago, bio aromatics seemed far away. Aromatic compounds could be so easily extracted from (fossil-based) naphtha, that bio aromatics seemed to be a dream for the future. Primarily because the most probable resource, lignin, is hard to handle. But in this field, as in many branches of green chemistry, knowledge advances so fast that research groups like the Dutch/Flemish Biorizon (TNO, VITO and Green Chemistry Campus) foresee the possibility of commercial production of bio aromatics from lignin in less than ten years’ time.
07-01-2015
Proofs of principle at Biorizon leading to patent applications
A working pilot system and applications for a series of patents: the partners in the Biorizon OP Zuid Project have managed to complete the next stage in the research into obtaining aromatics from biomass to their great satisfaction. What technological challenges did this involve?
06-01-2015
Mini-system being developed by Biorizon partners
The Biorizon OP Zuid Project is developing a working mini pilot system to produce furans from sugars. The aim of the Flemish partner VITO, companies on the Green Chemistry Campus and TNO is to make commercial production feasible for industrial partners by 2025. Developing a pilot system puts the researchers on the right track.
05-01-2015
Biorizon event shows growing interest in biobased aromatics
The future of biobased aromatics is promising. Companies are avid for sustainable solutions. The Biorizon shared research centre aims to be a world leader in the development of this sustainable chemical technology, but there is still a lot of work to be done before biobased aromatics are a commercial proposition. These are the conclusions reached at the well-attended event The Profitable Future of Biobased Aromatics at the Green Chemistry Campus in Bergen op Zoom.
10-12-2014
Event Presentations ‘The Profitable Future of Biobased Aromatics’ now available
December 9, Biorizon & Biobased Delta hosted an exclusive invitation only event on the profitable future of biobased aromatics. Large industry players, SME's, governmental organizations and RTO's from all over Europe were present to discuss the latest progress in the field of biobased aromatics and to elaborate on the opportunities to accelerate biobased business together.
04-11-2014
Finnish Business Delegation Finds Fruitful Contacts at Green Chemistry Campus
Last Wednesday the Green Chemistry Campus and Biorizon welcomed a Finnish business delegation to discuss how to accelerate biobased business together. The visit was highly appreciated by both the Finnish, Dutch and Flemish participants.
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