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The SUSTRACK journey to prioritising #barriers hindering the #transition to a #Circular #BioBased #Economy has reached its destination. 🛤️🔚 Discover the methodology behind our results! ▶️It all started with an extensive literature review. This research not only identified barriers, but also categorised them across six key dimensions: 📖 Cultural 💰 Economic 🌿 Environmental 🏛️ Governance 🏗️ Structural ⚙️ Technical With a focus on four carbon-intensive sectors— #construction, #chemical, #plastics, and #textile — our researchers built upon this foundation through a broad stakeholder consultation process. 👥 🎙️ First, the barriers were validated in a co-creation workshop, followed by interviews with 20 experts in the bio-based economy field to refine and expand the findings. 📊 Next, these barriers informed the development of a comprehensive survey for a broader stakeholder consultation. Finally, our researchers applied advanced Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methods to complete the analysis: ✅ #AnalyticHierarchyProcess (AHP) to prioritise the barriers. 🔗 #AnalyticNetworkProcess (ANP) to uncover their interdependencies. 👉 Follow SUSTRACK to stay updated: in the coming days and weeks, we’ll unveil the final results of our AHP and ANP analyses in a dedicated campaign. Don’t miss out! 🚀 Università degli Studi di Roma UnitelmaSapienza Wageningen University & Research KnowlEdge Srl PEDAL Consulting DBFZ Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gemeinnützige GmbH Universiteit Gent Woodlab Gent TECNALIA Research & Innovation TECNALIA Circular Economy FVA New Media Research CERCIS CEntre For Research on Circular Economy Innovation and SMEs Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung CIRCE - Centro Tecnológico

We in the SUSTRACK consortium have worked together to address #barriers in the transition to a #Circular #BioBased #Economy. 👉 Follow us to discover what we’ve achieved so far! 🚀

𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐎 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝!⁣ ⁣ We are excited to announce that the proceedings from all editions of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐎) are now available for download on our website.⁣ ⁣ 𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐎?⁣ ISIBIO is a prestigious annual symposium that brings together leading researchers, scientists, and scholars from around the world. ⁣ ⁣ It serves as a platform for exchanging knowledge and fostering collaboration in the fields of biotechnology, bioengineering, and biodiversity. ⁣ ⁣ The symposium features keynote addresses, plenary sessions, and parallel presentations, covering a wide range of topics relevant to sustainable agriculture, environment, and health.⁣ ⁣ Visit KBI website to download the proceedings⁣ ➡️https://lnkd.in/gnz2F-PY ⁣ #isibio⁣ #proceedings⁣ #biotechnology⁣ #bioteknologi

#TechTuesday at SwaaS Systems Pvt Ltd: The Revolution of Synthetic Biology Welcome to another edition of #TechTuesdays with SwaaS Systems Pvt Ltd. What is Synthetic Biology? Synthetic biology is more than just a scientific discipline-it’s a transformative force that’s reshaping our approach to solving some of the world’s most complex challenges. By merging biology with engineering, synthetic biology allows us to design and construct new biological parts, devices, and systems, or reprogram existing organisms to perform specific, beneficial tasks. Why does this matter? Healthcare Breakthroughs: Imagine engineering bacteria that can produce life-saving drugs or even cells that can target and destroy cancer. Synthetic biology is opening doors to personalized medicine, smarter drug production, and innovative treatments that were once beyond our reach. Sustainable Solutions: In a world grappling with environmental issues, synthetic biology offers a beacon of hope. We’re talking about microorganisms engineered to break down pollutants, convert waste into biofuels, or even synthesize biodegradable materials—creating a greener, more sustainable future. Agricultural Advancements: Feeding a growing global population is no small task, but synthetic biology is helping us rise to the challenge. From crops engineered to withstand harsh climates to soil bacteria that naturally enhance plant growth, the possibilities for transforming agriculture are endless. Industrial Innovation: Industries are being revolutionized by synthetic biology. Whether it's creating enzymes for more efficient industrial processes or developing novel biomaterials, the potential to innovate and drive new economic opportunities is immense. As synthetic biology continues to evolve, it’s poised to become a cornerstone of the next industrial revolution—one that’s rooted in biology. By harnessing the power of life itself, we’re setting the stage for a future where the line between biology and technology blurs, leading to unprecedented advancements. #TechTuesday #SyntheticBiology #Sustainability #FutureOfScience #IndustrialRevolution #SwaaS #SwaaSITSolutions

A new comprehensive initiative at the DTU - Technical University of Denmark is set to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy 🌱🫛🌾 Novo Nordisk Foundation is supporting this initiative with up to DKK 1.05 billion (€134.1 million). BRIGHT is the name and will serve as a hub for collaboration between academic and industrial partners, working together to unlock the potential of bioproduction. BRIGHT will focus on three main areas: Sustainable materials, Microbial foods and Microorganisms for net-zero agriculture. 🌍 Very excited to have been a part of the communication effort and film production together with talented colleagues 🎞️🎥 #biosolutions #innovation #missionbasedresearch #biotechnology #sustainability

#Talks with #BIORING researchers !!! How you plan to follow up and uptake the experience and results of #BIORING in the future? We are having a lively discussion in our organization on these aspects: the logical step after a research and innovation action like #BIORING is to develop a pilot plan to increase volumes and reach higher TRLs (e.g., in the context of an Innovation Action). However, this is not a natural step for a research organization. Building and maintaining a pilot plan for each of the many research results we develop in our lab would require too much effort. We also realized that there are limited funding instruments available to help organizations like us to follow up on results of a Research and Innovation Action. And if we look at industry, they might not be interested to invest in a process at TRL5, as it is still too risky. In the specific case of BIORING, the project includes some industry partners that are used to working in developing and scaling up prototypes, who could deploy BIORING solutions. But for sure we will also have to also look for further funding opportunities and partnerships to complement their expertise and exploit the different project results. Interview to Manuel López Granados and Nicole Dölker Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and BIORING Coordinators (Interview made on April 19th, 2024) CSIC | Process Design Center | Keuken & de Koning B.V., process engineers & consultants | GAIKER Centro Tecnológico | Airi - Associazione Italiana per la Ricerca Industriale | TEMAS Solutions | Exportun | GRUPPO COLOROBBIA | Leibniz-Institut für Katalyse e. V. (LIKAT) | Vertoro B.V. | FAB Group Universidad Rey Juan Carlos | MAIER Group | MAIER TECHNOLOGY CENTRE | Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) #renewable #biocoatings #biodegradable #recyclable #EU #Innovation

Biotechnology has indeed revolutionised natural sciences, offering innovative solutions to complex problems even in sectors such as agriculture. Now imagine the best biotechnology institute (UWC) in the country spearheading the development of an agricultural hub, this is truly inspiring. In this envisioned hub, esteemed professors such as Profs Marshall Keyster and Ashwil Klein use biotechnology for precise disease identification, exploring potential plant-beneficial microbes, and analysing extracts for effective disease management. The integration of nanotechnology for disease management stands out as a particularly promising advancement, potentially leading to groundbreaking results. This blend of cutting-edge research and practical applications promises to significantly enhance the sustainability and productivity of our farming communities. The forthcoming results from such initiatives are highly anticipated, as they hold the potential to transform agricultural practices and ensure food security. The projects mentioned above are funded by DSI and TIA. Grain SA Research: Coordination - Collaboration - Cofunding #AgriculturalResearch #GrainIndustry #GrainSA #UWC #Biotechnology #NGS #DiseaseIdentification #PGPR

🤝 Discover all the partners of the 🌱I3-4-BIOFERTILIZERS project The next partner is Universidade de Coimbra that will be enrolled in the technical and scientific support to the development of fertilizers from the poultry industry through composting processes, in close collaboration with Uniovo. It will also lead the task related to LCA and sustainability impact of the new developed formulations/products. Moreover, UC will also contribute to the ecosystem mapping for interregional cooperation, analysis of innovation needs, trends and state-of-the-art in the biofertilizers sector and circular bioeconomy, bringing the Portuguese perspective. 🔎 The University of Coimbra (UC) is a public law institution created in 1290, which integrates twelve organic units of teaching and research and four organic units of research (European Judicial University Court, Institute of Nuclear Sciences Applied to Health, Institute of Interdisciplinary Research and College of Arts), as well as a set of 9 units of cultural extension and training support. The main activities of the University are teaching, research and knowledge transfer. The scientific research activities of the University of Coimbra are spread over more than 30 research and development units that promote multidisciplinary approaches, involving researchers with different backgrounds and from various areas: Humanities, Law, Medicine, Technology and Science, Pharmacy, Economics, Psychology and Education, Sports Science and Physical Education. In the project I3-4-Biofertilizers there is the participation of the research Centre Chemical Engineering and Renewable Resources for Sustainability. 🌿 Keep following us to learn more about the other partners and don't miss out on the latest news about the future of #biofertilizers 🔜 BETA Technological Center VEGEPOLYS VALLEY ΕΛΓΟ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΑ AGRIENERGIA SPA DESARROLLOS AGROQUIMICOS Universidade de Coimbra Agrifood Clust-ER Clúster FEMAC Hushållningssällskapet Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre CTRIA - Central Transdanubian Regional Innovation Agency N-fix Uniovo, S.A. Cybele Agrocare AGENSO Veragrow BGT Consulting Group - Business | Government | Technology Fertinagro Biotech TradiRED S.L. VPGRA-GRA European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)  #I3 #I3Instrument #circulareconomy #biofertilizers

Excited to share our latest article, "Emerging Trends in Smart and Sustainable Nano-Biosensing: The Role of Green Nanomaterials," recently published in Industrial Crops and Products (Q1, IF: 5.6). In this piece, we dive into how green nanomaterials are revolutionizing the field of nano-biosensing by offering sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for applications in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. The article highlights innovative advancements, mechanisms, and the potential of these materials to address pressing global challenges. A big thanks to the team for their amazing collaboration! https://lnkd.in/gGBYssv6 Deakin University #Sustainability #Biodegradablility #Greennanomaterials

Curadoria do conhecimento. “Because of their versatile and dynamic structure, bioavailability/renewability, and low cost, food proteins have been utilized as building blocks to fabricate various kinds of nanomaterials. These food protein-based nanomaterials hold tremendous promise to not only endow foods with improved health benefits and functionality, but also extend shelf-life and help monitor the freshness of foods”. WANG, Qiang; XIANG, Xiaofeng; CHEN, Bingcan. Food protein-based nanotechnology: from delivery to sensing systems. Current Opinion In Food Science, [S.L.], v. 56, p. 101134, abr. 2024. Elsevier BV. https://lnkd.in/d5BRjSGB.