News

19-09-2017

Biorizon extends IP portfolio on the conversion of biomass to furans

Biorizon co-initiator TNO has established a strong IP portfolio with patents on the conversion of biomass to furans (furan, furfural, HMF) and patents on the Diels-Alder technology for producing renewable aromatics from furans. A broad range of bio-aromatics is protected, including phenolics, aromatic acids and various bis-aromatics.

Different methods for production of these bio-aromatics are secured as well. In the coming months, additional patents will be submitted/published, resulting in an even stronger IP portfolio for our industrial partners.

Recently filed patents

Recently filed patents include:

  1. WO/2017/146581 - Aromatic compounds from furanics 
  2. WO/2017/111595 - Method for preparing phenolics using a catalyst
  3. WO/2017/111598 - Preparation of phenyl compounds
  4. WO/2016/114668 - Method to prepare phenolics from biomass
  5. WO/2016/080839 - Production of furans

More information

If you are interested in these specific technologies, please contact Monique Wekking via monique.wekking@tno.nl or +31 (0)6 46 84 73 58 to discuss how your company could benefit from participating in Shared Research Center Biorizon.  

Please join our active community on bio-aromatics!

Biorizon aims to be the reliable source for information on functionalized biobased aromatics and to provide excellent networking opportunities.

For partners and companies that want to consider joining our Shared Research Center we've created a community where you can find relevant information concerning functionalized biobased aromatics.

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