#4 Bioproducts
Last month, we reported that the Agri-Based Industrial Bioproducts Research and Development Challenge will fund C$3 million for about 10 bioproduct development projects. Ontario has identified the development of bioproducts as having potential significant economic, environmental and health benefits. Bioproducts include bioenergy – such as ethanol, biodiesel and combustible biomass; biomaterials – plastic, foam and rubber; and biochemicals – lubricants, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Anticipated projects will include the development of biocomposite materials to replace petrochemical-derived plastics; renewable plant-based oils to create biobased polymers; and plant-based proteins as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics.
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