Task 42 provides an international platform for collaboration and information exchange between industry, SMEs, GOs, NGOs, RTOs and universities concerning biorefinery research, development, demonstration and policy analysis. This includes the development of networks, dissemination of information, and provision of science-based technology analysis, as well as support and advice to policy makers, involvement of industry, and encouragement of membership by countries with a strong biorefinery infrastructure and appropriate policies. Gaps and barriers to deployment will be addressed to successfully promote sustainable biorefinery systems market implementation.

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Task 42 visits NREL

Task 42 visits NREL

The 46th Task 42 Progress Meeting was recently held in the US at the facilities of NREL in Golden from 6-8 November 2023. The third day of the meeting consisted of a short introduction on Task 42: Task 42 Biorefining in a circular economy – Overview - Bert Annevelink...

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