EUR 3.7M to pave the way for sustainable chemicals production

EUR 3.7M to pave the way for sustainable chemicals production Creation of natural and sustainable chemical products by mimicking living organisms' metabolism A Danish-led research project couples academia with industry to pave the way for sustainable production of chemicals. The Department of Engineering at Aarhus University is heading a new international and intersectoral project, which will create 100% pure, natural and sustainable chemical products by mimicking the metabolism of living organisms. The project is potentially ground-breaking for one of the world's most polluting industries. With a grant of EUR 3.7 million from the EU research and innovation programme, Horizon 2020, a researcher from Aarhus University (AU) has teamed up with 21 other European industries and universities in a major project that may have a decisive impact on the future chemical industry. The project is coordinated by Associate Professor Selin Kara, an expert in biocatalysis and bioprocess ...