Loughborough Leads Zero Carbon Loss Biomanufacturing Project

A Loughborough University-led project within the UKRI Interdisciplinary Centre for Circular Chemical Economy aims to develop a sustainable biomanufacturing system with integrated carbon capture and utilisation through a novel electrochemical approach.

Centre Director, Professor Jin Xuan discussed with The Engineer that the UK chemical manufacturing sector has an annual turnover of £32bn, but is also one of the top emitting sectors of CO2.

“If we can develop a net zero emission manufacturing system, that will contribute a lot to the UK’s economic success,” Xuan said. “Also, the biomanufacturing sector itself represents a huge opportunity for clean growth.”

The full article is available to read in The Engineer.