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“Platform Chemicals from Crops”. Opportunities to build a new chemical industry based on conversion of crops to key chemicals. Society will continue to need the products of the chemical industry to deliver the quality of life expected by the developed
“Advice on the Economic and Environmental Impacts of Government Support for Biodiesel Production from Tallow” Report exploring the environmental impact of government support to the use of tallow for biodiesel, and its potential economic impact on certain sectors including the
“The Biorefinery Opportunity: a North East England view” This study was commissioned to consider the potential strategic impact of biorefining on the process industries in North East England. This study confirms that the North East’s unique combination of research and
“Platform Chemicals from Biomass Fermentation” Table showing the main platform chemicals and derivatives that could be derived from processing of plant biomass in a biorefinery, including glycerol generated as a by-product from bio-diesel. The material name, structure, applications and current
“Biorefining Opportunities in Wales: From Plants to Products” Understanding the potential for building a sustainable biomass based economy in Wales, using plants as a renewable source of key commodities (chemicals, transport fuels and energy). Co-authors on this report establishing that
“Landscape for Biopolymers” Packaging is a potentially important market for biopolymers. The global packaging industry is worth about £300bn and the UK industry over £9bn. Every person in the UK consumes 160kg of packaging each year of which 25kg is