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LUCRA participates in the #CBEScaleUp Photo Competition

The #CBEScaleUp Photo and Video Competition showcases how CBE JU-funded projects are successfully bridging the gap between innovation and market deployment. Projects can compete in four categories: Scaling Innovation, People and Skills, Circular Europe, and Creative Focus. In addition, participants may submit a short video. Over the past few weeks, the LUCRA communication team has…

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Why electrification will be key for sustainable bioproduction

When we hear the word electrification, we mostly think of electric cars and solar panels. However, electrification can also have a major impact on the biobased economy. Over the past years, we have seen a tremendous evolution in our ability to produce biobased products that have real impact in society, ranging from fine chemicals to…

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Between Science, Adventure and Environmental Responsibility

This article shares how LUCRA scientist Gaétan Herold and his supervisor Dr. Mariane Schneider (Ghent University) navigate the paradox of working towards a fossil-free future while questioning the carbon cost of their own scientific travels – and how turning a dilemma into an adventure can open up new perspectives. Phasing out fossil fuels is essential…

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Why Succinic Acid? Industry Insights from Covestro on Advancing Circular Chemistry

As industries across Europe work toward reducing their dependence on fossil fuels and minimizing environmental impacts, bio-based platform chemicals are becoming increasingly important. One such chemical is succinic acid, a versatile intermediate used in the production of plastics, solvents, food additives, and a variety of other materials. The LUCRA project is demonstrating how succinic acid…

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Study Visit at Agricultural University of Athens

This week, the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) welcomed LUCRA project coordinator Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant (BBEPP) for a technical visit to exchange insights and align on process development activities. AUA plays a central role in the LUCRA project with a strong focus on several key technical areas. This includes the development of membrane…

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Finding Value in LUCRA Biorefinery Side-Streams

Next time you walk through a park, notice the grass. Is it nicely mowed, or does it look messy? How would you like it to look? Usually, a nicely mowed lawn in a park or garden is aesthetically pleasant, but in nature, a nicely mowed and ordered lawn looks strange. Human beings are sharp recognizers…

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Study Visit of the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant with LUCRA Partner Boreal Bioproducts

As part of the TechTour Circular 2025 event, held in Ghent, Belgium from April 23–24, participants were invited to take part in a guided tour of the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant (BBEPP) – one of Europe’s leading open-access pilot facilities for scaling up biobased processes. Boreal Bioproducts (Montinutra Ltd), key partner in the LUCRA…

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LUCRA joins the European Bioeconomy Network (EuBioNet)

We are pleased to announce that the LUCRA project has officially joined the European Bioeconomy Network (EuBioNet) – a proactive alliance of over 160 EU-funded projects and initiatives working to advance the bioeconomy across Europe. EuBioNet serves as a collaborative platform that fosters knowledge sharing, networking, and the coordination of joint communication and outreach efforts.…

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2nd LUCRA Newsletter

The second issue of the LUCRA newsletter is published! Let us share with you what has happened in the past months of LUCRA and subscribe for future editions (see bottom of the page).

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LUCRA General Assembly Meeting in Birmingham, UK

Birmingham, UK – January 15-16, 2025 – In the mid of January 2025, the LUCRA project partners gathered in Birmingham for their fourth consortium meeting at the Birmingham Energy Innovation Centre (BEIC). The meeting served as a platform to update partners on the progress of the different work packages and to discuss the next steps.…

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