Project description
Innovative biocatalysis in the lignin valorisation process
Lignin belongs to a class of aromatic biopolymers that form key structural materials in plant cell walls, and it has the potential to become a source of various chemicals and biofuels via biorefinery. However, despite its potential as a raw material, it remains poorly utilised as the effective valorisation of lignin requires fine-tuning of multiple process stages, demanding input from a broad array of scientific disciplines. The EU-funded B-LigZymes project is developing an innovative, more efficient holistic approach to the biocatalytic processes involved in lignin valorisation. B-LigZymes represents an international and interdisciplinary platform that addresses existing limitations in lignin degradation processes by developing technological and economic solutions inspired by fundamental research.
Objective
B-LigZymes is an international, interdisciplinary and intersectorial platform that directly addresses current limitations in lignin degradation by generating technological and economical solutions inspired by fundamental research. B-LigZymes provides a holistic view for the development of biocatalytic processes involved in the valorisation of lignin. The B-LigZymes consortium is composed of 6 academic organizations, 4 of which are located in Europe (Portugal, The Netherlands, Italy and Germany), 1 in the United States and 1 in Argentina; there are 3 non-academic organizations in the partnership located in Spain, Finland and The Netherlands. The B-LigZymes programme foster collaborations across sectors, disciplines and countries and a shared culture of research & innovation (R&I) that welcomes and rewards creativity and entrepreneurship. The existent complementarity among Beneficiary Organizations and partners enables bi-directional international and intersectorial staff exchanges and the sharing of knowledge and ideas from research to market and vice-versa. These activities will be additionally nurtured by wide network training events, such as workshops, where the contribution of members with different expertise will bring a synergistic effect. Overall, the networking activities proposed will allow research members to develop new R&I and transferable skills that will boost future career opportunities, strengthening Europe’s human capital, competitiveness and growth and, contributing for a knowledge-based economy and society, in accordance to the expected objectives and impact of the RISE’s MSCA call.
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H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
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H2020-EU.1.3.3. - Stimulating innovation by means of cross-fertilisation of knowledge
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MSCA-RISE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE)
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) H2020-MSCA-RISE-2018
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1099-085 Lisboa
Portugal
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