Biobased Chemistry & Refinery

The resources we use as a society are not infinite. That is why researchers have been working for years to develop new sustainable alternatives and improve existing ones. These biobased raw materials play an important role in the path to a biobased economy. For the transition to a sustainable biobased economy, it is crucial to handle biobased raw materials wisely.

The Professorship Biorefinery of the Biobased Economy Knowledge Centre researches and develops new ways to convert biobased raw materials more efficiently into building blocks for numerous industrial applications. Preferably for industries that are important for the Northern Netherlands: such as agriculture, chemistry, food and pharmaceuticals. In collaboration with companies and students, the efficiency, energy balance and economic feasibility of new processes are investigated. In this way, the professorship contributes to knowledge development for the desired sustainability of the (Northern) Netherlands.