Biochemistry

The chemical sector faces significant challenges in the transition from traditional to green and circular chemistry. One of the biggest obstacles is the dependence on fossil resources such as oil and natural gas, which are finite and contribute to environmental pollution and climate change. The sector needs to switch to renewable resources, such as biomass, and develop innovative technologies for recycling and reusing materials. In addition, the transition to climate neutrality requires massive amounts of renewable energy and breakthrough innovations in production processes. Achieving these goals requires collaboration between industry, government and academia, as well as significant investments in research and development.

MNEXT plays a crucial role in advancing biochemical research, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. Their projects focus on developing biobased and circular materials, contributing to a greener future.

For example, our researchers are working on the Green EGCh project, which focuses on the transition to green chemistry. This project involves the development of a campus with advanced equipment for research and education in green chemistry. The aim is to create a learning community where knowledge exchange takes place between different stakeholders.

MNEXT supports more than 100 research projects in which researchers and students collaborate with companies and governments to advance innovations in a biobased environment. Through practice-oriented research and collaboration with various partners, we contribute to the acceleration of the energy transition and the development of sustainable technologies.

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