Bangor University's BioComposites Centre

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Institution: Bangor University's BioComposites Centre 

Focus Area: Biobased Research 

Expertise: Collaborative research projects that aim to build understanding of the economic value of the bio-based side of a future circular economycircular economyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature..

Key projects:

1. Project BEACON, a nine year programme collaborating with Welsh SMEs to develop biomass as an alternative to fossil fuels in the production of chemicals, energy and materials.

2. ReBluBlos a UK-China collaboration investigating the use of wheat straw residues as a feedstock for a range of high value applications. 

Connect with: 

Dr. Adam Charlton adam.charlton@bangor.ac.uk Materials Chemist

Find out more: 

BioComposites Centre BEACON

Established in 1884 and based in Wales, Bangor University is one of the oldest degree awarding universities in the UK and connects with an extensive business network.