Wageningen UR-FBR
Biobased Research.
A ‘biobased economy’ uses as many renewable raw materials as possible for products such as chemicals, materials and energy. This is vital if further depletion of non-renewable raw materials and an increase in CO2 emissions is to be avoided. Wageningen UR Food & Biobased Research (FBR) works on the development of a more sustainable economy in:
Biorefinery
Includes key technologies to effectively use (components from) biomass. Biorefinery involves converting biomass into valuable components and marketable products such as food and animal feed, chemicals, materials, fuel and energy. FBR provides clients with detailed advise on biomass usage, processing and end products.
Biobased Chemicals
Renewable biomass is an excellent source for the production of chemicals. FBR has years of experience in the efficient conversion of biomass into chemicals with unique product characteristics in a cost-effective way.
Biobased Materials
Biobased plastics are increasingly used in packaging, consumer electronics, coatings, and construction and biomedical materials. FBR develops renewable materials that can compete with petroleum-based products since they are strong, durable and low-cost.
Food & Biobased Research is part of Wageningen University & Research Centre