GREEN-CHEM innovations
SusBioChem: biomass-derived chemicals for agrochemicals or plastics
Ghent University and Sichuan University (China) have submitted a proposal to investigate the potential of oxygen-rich biomass-derived chemicals in order to recalibrate chemistry towards biorefinery.
GreenExtra: Research Cooperation between Belgium and Brazil
Together with Brazil, Ghent University submitted a proposal to develop alternative 'green' extractive methods and use them to characterise the heterogeneous mixture of natural solutes and crop protection products in biomass sources.
Chemical heat pump recuperates waste heat for energy of tomorrow
Researchers of Ghent University have developed together with Qpinch ( formerly named Caloritum) a chemical pump for recovery of industrial waste heat.
Advanced modelling to develop biobased surfactants from cellulose waste
Ghent University and Eastman Chemical Company from the GREEN-CHEM network and several other partners have collaborated to produce biobased amines as building blocks for surfactants.
Launch of bio-based Cyrene to replace toxic solvents
Two partners of the GREEN-CHEM network, University of York (UK) and Circa Sustainable Chemicals UK, developed a new bio-based solvent, named ‘Cyrene’.
Biopolymers from wood-based lignin in development
The GREEN-CHEM network at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT, Germany) developed a new eco-friendly synthetic pathway to synthesize biopolymers.
New eco-friendly coating for boats based on shellfish waste
Researchers from the GREEN-CHEM network at Ghent University have developed an anti-fouling coating for boats based on recycled waste from shellfish.
Novel food packaging based on coriander for increased shelf life
Ghent University researchers are developing a sustainable food packaging using coriander oil and crustacean waste in order to prolong the shelf life of food.