BIOME BIOPLASTICS

Launching GBP 3m development programme for industrial-scale production of bioplastics based on lignin / Feasibility study on extracting organic chemicals from lignocellulose

BIOME TECHNOLOGIES

UK grant for research on lignin in bioplastics / Abundant feedstock supply could reduce costs / Initial project focuses on polyester

UK COMPOSITES MARKET

Automotive partnership: Consortium to develop lightweight, lower-cost, composite vehicle structures / Key roles for robotics and fast-cure prepregs

FIBRECYCLE UK

UK carbon fibre recovery project develops low-cost yarns and fabrics / High performance from recycled materials

PLASTIC ELECTRONICS

UK awards GBP 7.4m in funding for R&D projects / Opportunities in new, growing manufacturing sector