Acronym
NEW-C-LAND
Code
41J03418W
Duration
01 January 2018 → 30 June 2022
Funding
European funding: various
Promotor
Research disciplines
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Natural sciences
- Sustainable chemistry
- Aquatic sciences, challenges and pollution
- Environmental science and management
Keywords
cross-border valorisation
bioeconomy
Project description
More than ever, the bioeconomy is seen as a way to meet Europe's climate goals and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
The bio-based economy is part of the bioeconomy and uses plant-based raw materials exclusively for materials and energy - not for food or feed.
As this economy is growing rapidly, the demand for plant-based raw materials is also rising sharply.
Role of Ghent University
The Faculty of Applied Bioscience Engineering of Ghent University is specialized in applied research and development with and for market actors. The ECOCHEM research group, within this faculty, focuses on renewable resources from bioprocesses, with particular focus on nutrient recycling. As lead partner, Ghent University will ensure a good project delivery by a concise follow-up of the proposed activities across the different partners. Moreover, the research expertise of ECOCHEM will be directly applied for the creation of value-chains from the biomass cultivated in marginal lands, and the communication network previously established through the Biorefine Cluster Europe, coordinated by Ghent University, will be used for reaching stakeholders and disseminating the project’s results.
Disclaimer
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