Improving Plant Cell Walls for Use as a Renewable Industrial Feedstock
Category
FP7 Project with U.S. partner
Short name and number
RENEWALL (211982)
Area
Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Biotechnology
Description
With oil reserves diminishing and the effects of industrial emissions on global climate, there is a need for renewable carbon-neutral industrial feedstocks. First generation biorefineries, producing biofuels and bioplastics by the fermentation of sugar or starch, are seeing a rapid expansion and are adding stress to food supplies. A more sustainable option is to use plant biomass from agricultural by-products, or dedicated biomass crops.
Participating Countries
Belgium, Denmark, France, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States.
Name of US Partner
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Contact
UNIVERSITY OF YORK