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.
News and Highlights
Task 42 Biorefinery Atlas Portal officially launched at the IEA Bioenergy Conference 2021
On the 6th of December the Task 42 Biorefinery Atlas Portal was officially launched at the ‘Industrial symbiosis and biorefineries in a circular economy’ session of the IEA Bioenergy Conference 2021. The Task 42 Biorefinery Atlas Portal gives an overview of the...
Media release: Advancing Australia’s Bioenergy Sector
The Morrison Government has welcomed the release of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Bioenergy Roadmap, which sets out opportunities that all levels of government, research institutions and industry can collaborate to grow Australia’s bioenergy sector....
Recent Events
4 Nov: Task 42 Webinar on Sustainable Lignin Valorisation
November 4, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Central European Time The webinar provided an in-depth look at opportunities and challenges of lignin exploitation, emerging trends in research and Development. Lignin is the second most abundant biopolymer of land-based biomass,...
11 Oct-22 Oct: Renewable Chemicals and Materials: webinar series on vision, strategy and technology
Wageningen University & Research and the nova-Institute invite you to participate in a series of webinars on the future of chemicals production, chemical recycling, bio-based polymers, and CO2-based polymers. Michael Carus, CEO of nova-Institute, and other nova...
Latest Publications and Reports
Sustainable Lignin Valorization
This report report was published by IEA Bioenergy Task 42 (Biorefineries in Circular Economy) in collaboration with the LignoCOST project. It highlights various aspects related to the use of lignin as feedstock for the production of many aromatic chemical compounds...
Germany Country Report 2021
Germany Country Report 2021 Stichnothe - 2021 - IEA task 42 Germany Country Report
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