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Enzymes play a crucial role in the bioeconomy, particularly when it comes to extracting value from lignocellulosic biomass. Some microorganisms have developed sophisticated strategies to efficiently degrade lignocellulose. These include the cellulosome, which is characterised by a panel of enzymes i

The increasing number of wildfires requires accelerating research in novel eco-friendly solutions to prevent and improve extinguishing efficiently fires, integrating the environmental and societal impact of the formulations developed. This is the main aim of the PREFIBIO project, that gathers expert

In order to address the current challenge of ecological transition, renewable feedstocks, in particular molecules extracted from natural resources appear as a valuable alternative to the widespread corrosion inhibitors whose production and use may have high environmental impacts. Although numerous n

During all her life, the woman typically utilizes approximately 15,000 sanitary napkins throughout her lifetime. A significant proportion of these products incorporates materials such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), which exhibit slow degradation, requi

Along French coasts, two species of starfish, Asterias rubens and Marthasterias glacialis, are abundant and cause imbalance in ecosystems as well as economic systems. Large numbers of starfish are incidentally caught by professionals resulting in a substantial, yet unused biomass that needs to be tr

One of the promising alternatives that can partially or completely replace dyes of fossil origin is their microbial production. Despite the multiple advantages compared to plant and animal dyes (e.g., non-competition with food, engineering of targeted molecules, etc.), microbial dyes still face less

The composite materials market is rapidly expanding, based on the excellent performance of epoxy resin composites. However, this aromatic thermoset, in addition to being of fossil origin, cannot be recycled. Lignin, the most abundant aromatic biopolymer available on earth, is a promising alternative

In today's evolving perspective on wastewater, it is increasingly recognized as a potential source of energy and valuable compounds rather than mere waste. In microbial electrolysis cells (MEC), microbially catalyzed oxidation reactions, typically involving organic compounds, support electrically th

Facing the need to reduce the use of petroleum resources, limit greenhouse gas emissions and recover waste, lignocellulosic biorefineries appear as a promising solution for the production of platform molecules. In this context, the GLUXY project aims to develop an innovative process scheme combining

The valorization of lignin into biofuels and high-value added chemicals offers a new avenue for decarbonation of chemical industry to tackle environmental concerns. The depolymerization of lignin by fast pyrolysis process leads to the production of a bio-oil rich in phenolic monomers. These molecule