7 March 20244 March 2024 Chitosan: A bioplastics breakthrough Upon seeing the potential in chitosan, The Moores Research Group from McGill's University in Canada developed a biodegradable polymer that is derived from chitin from green crabs
23 January 201823 January 2018 New research finds that mould can infiltrate and weaken bio-composite materials Multi-disciplinary team of researchers have been studying the development and application of bio-sourced composites - specifically flax and hemp fibres
18 January 201816 January 2018 Using DNA strands to design new polymer materials Researchers describe a method to create asymmetrical polymer particles that bind together in a spatially defined manner
22 June 201615 February 2018 Murray McLaughlin, Bioindustrial Innovation: Canada is working on a bioeconomy strategy In this Interview Murray McLaughlin talks about bioeconomy in Canada, climate change, biomass, Green public procurement, carbon tax and other policies
20 August 2012 Queen’s researcher works to improve biofuel production Recent study showing multi-enzyme bacterial complex to break down plant cell wall materials
13 July 2012 Biochar Explored to Remediate Soil Contaminated by Oil Spills and Gas Leaks in Canada’s North A research team uses cow, fish, whales, and bison bones for the production of Biochar for Northern needs
