Forest bioeconomy in action
This research project develops methods to improve and increase the use of forest biomass, focussing on the main components of biomass, cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and extractives.
Lignin is a wood component that is proving to be a particularly promising resource. Though currently almost exclusively used for generating energy, its potential goes far beyond.
Watch this series of videos covering the principles of green chemistry in 20-minute bite-sized chunks.
12 principles of “green chemistry” underpin more environmentally benign chemical processes with less waste, higher efficiency and toxicity to human health and the environment.
