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2023-09-11
Novel method to upgrade biomass by an efficient whole-cell biocatalyst
A Mistra SafeChem report discloses a novel method to upgrade biomass by an efficient whole-cell biocatalyst capable of upgrading C5-sugars into the platform chemical FDCA operating under mild conditi...
2023-09-05See webinar about practical tools for industrial application of the SSbD framework
Mistra SafeChem and other projects were presented in a webinar about the industrial adoption of the SSbD (Safe and Sustainable by Design) tools, arranged by the organisation Change Chemistry. Now you...
2023-08-30Study about the EU taxonomy regulation shows a movement towards increased data sharing
Policymakers are moving towards a more open view on data sharing which will enable new legislation. This is an important conclusion from a Mistra SafeChem study on the EU taxonomy regulation.
2023-08-30A mixture of PFOS and PFOA is more harmful than each chemical on its own
Assessing the effects of chemical mixtures instead of the individual chemicals provides a better reflection of the exposure. This is shown in an article from a study on the tumorigenic potential of P...
2023-08-03Wood damaged by bark beetles can replace cotton
Wood damaged by bark beetles can be converted into fiber that can replace cotton. It can also be used in the chemical industry or as biofuel.
2023-06-29A method developed to avoid rabbit eye test
An article, written by Mistra SafeChem researchers, describes a new in silico method that permits differentiation between liquids causing eye damage or irritation, and liquids with no need for suc...
2023-06-21New report summarises the opportunities and obstacles for a green chemical industry
Mistra SafeChem now publishes a report about the opportunities and obstacles for a green chemical industry. It represents a mid-term result in the programme’s work to present a vision and agenda for ...
2023-05-17Aji Mathew and her team are finding processes to upcycle used textiles
Professor Aji Mathew and her research group at Stockholm University are finding solutions to upcycle used textiles of both cotton and synthetic fibres.