Bio-Based Economy? What’s in it for Business

What is real about “bio-based economy”? How close are developments for renewable energy, novel food, improved animal feed, green fine & bulk chemical, textile, smart printing, adapted machinery manufacturing and big data IT industries to market introduction? A view beyond politics. Written as Trend Report for ACHEMA 2012 and first published by Dechema, the stories have been unfolding with conclusions still valid.Reading time: 9 minRead more ...

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