07.09.2011

Bio-based Chemistry and Materials: A Level Playing Field

Realizing Potential -The production of bio-based chemicals and materials can create tens of thousands of new green jobs, increase resource efficiency and make a considerable contribution to climate protection and innovation.

Despite these benefits, the investment in industrial biotechnology and biorefineries in Europe remains low.

The political and economic framework in the EU does not support the industrial material use of biomass - this is in contrast to bioenergy and especially biofuels, which has expanded rapidly in the EU over the last 10 years. more02.03.2010

A Rose in the Bud

The Graduate has one of the most memorable lines in movie history. "There's a great future in plastics," the protagonist Ben is advised, and it's a piece of advice that turned out to be prescient. Driven by steady improvements in cost, quality and choice in the petrochemical industry, plastics have become ubiquitous for packaging, containers, fabrics, coatings and other customer durables. Petrochemicals also deliver the key ingredients for cosmetics, personal care and many of our food and pharmaceutical products. more