Fermenting the unfermentable: the power of microwaves
September 27, 2019
Eleanor Binner and John Robinson are Associate Professors in Environmental and Chemical Engineering. They are both members of the Low Carbon Energy and Resources Technologies research group and the Green Chemicals Beacon. In this interview, Ellie and John talk to Jo Gregory about their groundbreaking research using microwave technology. What is your role here and …
Successful Biorefining: Focus on the ‘brass’ first, then the ‘muck’
July 25, 2019
By Dr Simon Gerrard, Business Partnerships Manager for the Green Chemicals Beacon, Industrial Biotechnology and Sustainable Chemistry. The bioeconomy is coming. Fast. Radically reducing our reliance on fossil-based resources is vital to avoid the worst consequences of climate change. Likewise, protecting our valuable resources in the face of increasing populations and their demands for material-based lifestyles …
