Biotech Biome signs knowledge transfer agreement with Warwick.
Industrial biotech research firm Biome Bioplastics has secured a knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) with the University of Warwick.
The two will be exploring bio-based alternatives in the manufacture of bioplastics, as opposed to oil-derived organic chemicals currently used. Warwick will be transferring research into deriving the bio-based chemicals from paper industry waste product lignin.
The project will have a budget of £244k ($394k), backed in part by £164k from government agency the Technology Strategy Board, which will fund a postdoctoral…
