News
01-12-2016
ECN brings thermochemical aromatics production to Biorizon
Today TNO, VITO and ECN signed an agreement to collaborate in the Shared Research Center Biorizon, with ECN incorporating its thermochemical research on the production of bio-aromatics within Biorizon. This research center works with industry on the technological development for the production of aromatics from biomass. Aromatics are one of the main building blocks for the chemical industry. By replacing fossil resources with biomass, Biorizon makes a significant contribution to the emergence of a sustainable economy.
01-12-2016
Brabant congratulates Biorizon on its honourable mention
The province of Noord-Brabant received an honourable mention for its bio-based innovations at the Green Chemistry Campus in Bergen op Zoom during the presentation of the AER Regional Innovation Award on 30 November. The Biorizon Waste2Aromatics project was specifically mentioned.
17-11-2016
Progression Industry files patent: using lignin for liquid fuel composition
Green Chemistry Campus tenant Michael Boot from Progression Industry has recently successfully filed a patent for using lignin for liquid fuel composition.
17-11-2016
Green solvents and resins from lignocellulosic biomass
New European innovation project GreenSolRes will convert lignocellulosic feedstock into chemical building blocks and high added value products. Green Chemistry Campus tenant VITO is involved in this project on behalf of Shared Research Center Biorizon.