The team examined the pre-treatment of various lignin rich sludges produced from waste streams generated through sugar extraction processes such as for the production of bioethanol or citric acid, as a means of converting them to alternative solid fuels. By using underutilised waste streams, such as biorefinery sludges, we can ensure we extract as much […]
A collaboration between Starbons Ltd (Starbons), the Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC), the University of York and Teesside University has enabled Starbons Ltd to optimise their multi kilogram pilot operations to help increase the shelf life of food products. Originally a University of York spin-out, and now an independent entity, Starbons manufactures mesoporous carbons from biorenewable […]
As part of the THYME Project, we have worked with schoolteachers from Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire to develop educational resources around the core themes and concepts of the Bioeconomy, including sustainability and the transition from fossil fuels to renewable resources as part of a zero-carbon future. The activities are designed to be […]
Thursday 9th June 2022, 1pm at the Principal Hotel, York. An opportunity for bio-based entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to investors to gain valuable insights and form new business relationships. This is an opportunity to: Present to specialist investors with an interest in investing in this sector Raise the profile of your business to […]
Thursday 9th June, 10.15am- 3.15pm, The Principal Hotel, York Join staff and researchers from the universities of York, Teesside and Hull as well as industry, funders and investors to hear about the latest bio-based business support and investment opportunities that are available to kick start or progress your ideas. The event will include a pitchfest […]
In this year’s final of the Global Biobased Businessplan (G-BiB) competition three young and innovative teams from across Europe competed to be awarded the winner 2020/2021. After nearly half a year of developing their business, taking masterclasses to improve both their business case and their competences to bringing across their message, and being individually mentored […]
The University of Hull is offering a full-time UK/EU/International PhD Scholarship for candidates applying for each of the three following projects. Closing date: Friday 6 March 2020 Studentships start: September 2020 Apply via: www.hull.ac.uk/phd Summary of Cluster The THYME project brings together the bioeconomy expertise of the Universities of Teesside, Hull and York, to find […]
A project using waste from pea processing to clean water is one of seven projects which have just received funding from the THYME project to boost the region’s bioeconomy. These projects join 13 THYME projects already funded in 2019, bringing the total research funded by the project to almost £1 million. The University of York […]
Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence has a fixed term technical position available to support two recently awarded THYME projects: · Production of Nano-celluloses and Nano-carbons of Spent Pea Biomass for Wastewater Treatment · STARVIT – Use of Damaged Starch for the Production of Mesoporous Carbons and Vitamin Encapsulation for Food Applications The postholder will work under […]
News article from the Northern Echo – 22nd January 2019 THE bioeconomy and efforts to foster better partnerships between researchers and businesses in the region was centre-stage at an event highlighting some of the collaborative approaches being taken. Almost a year after being opened, the National Horizons Centre, in Darlington, has been showcasing some of its […]
Expertise in bioprocess engineering, data and process visualisation, artificial intelligence and machine learning combines within our National Horizons Centre, a £22m facility to grow research, knowledge exchange and skills in the bioeconomy.
Expertise in economic, political and legal aspects of the bioeconomy with a focus on social science themes including policy and engaging with industry on waste management.
Expertise in green chemistry; plant sciences and scale up, which their subsidiary, the Biorenewables Development Centre, combines in a business-facing open-access centre.
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