Unilever and the University of Liverpool team up to develop renewable chemicals from biomass

September 2, 2013 |

In the United Kingdom, Unilever announced the launch of a research project with the University of Liverpool to develop the next generation of renewable chemicals from biomass to use in the manufacture of its home and personal care ranges. The three-year project will be located at the University of Liverpool. The effort will be aimed at developing renewable chemicals from the surplus sugars, fats, oils and carbohydrates produced via commodity by-products and forestry wastes, creating a centre of excellence in the identification of sustainably sourced ingredients that it is hoped will end up in the production of some of the world’s most familiar brands.

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