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The synthesis of aromatic compounds from biomass-derived furans is a key strategy in the pursuit of a sustainable economy. Within this field, a Diels–Alder/aromatization cascade reaction with chitin-based furans is emerging as a powerful tool for the synthesis of nitrogen-containing aromatics. In this …

ALIFE Lezing Instituut voor Life Science & Technology

The transition to a biobased economy necessitates utilizing renewable resources as a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Bioconversion is a way to produce many green chemicals from renewables, e.g., biopolymers like PHAs. However, fermentation and bioconversion processes mostly rely …

MNEXT (formerly the Center of Expertise – Biobased Economy (CoE BBE)) is researching about the link between Geopolymer, Alginate and Natural fibres treated using Alginate, more specifically about the potential usage of Sodium Alginate and Alginate-treated natural fibres as biological/sustainable binder/activator …

Dried Tetraselmis chuii biomass has potential as flavoring agent for the development of plant-based seafood alternatives because of its seafood-like aroma and strong umami taste. Depending on the cultivation conditions, microalgae can adapt their metabolism, resulting in a change in biochemical composition. …

De afgelopen jaren is klimaatverandering steeds meer centraal gaan staan en de bouwsector wordt gezien als een van de meest vervuilende industrieën. Om klimaatverandering tegen te gaan, zijn er verschillende doelstellingen opgesteld waaronder het doel om Europa in 2050 CO2-neutraal te maken. Deze verandering …

Door klimaatverandering moet men anders gaan leven en produceren. De overheid streeft ernaar om in 2050 volledig circulair te bouwen. Dit onderzoek richt zich op een natuurlijk alternatief voor kunststof geotextiel bij oeverwerken langs kleinschalige watergangen/ boezemwateren. Geotextielis een kunststof …

For future generations to meet their needs, and to close the global inequality gap, we need to degrow. That is we need to reduce resource and energy consumption to bring the economy back into balance with the living world in a way that reduces inequality and improves human well-being (Hickel, 2020a,b). …