The Polymers-5B consortium gathered in Riga, Latvia, on 29–30 June 2026 for its General Assembly meeting, hosted by the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (LSIWC). The two-day event brought together project partners for an intensive review of progress and a shared vision for the road ahead. Day One: Technical Progress and Strategic Exchange Day […]
Donostia – San Sebastián, Spain | June 16, 2026 Mikelis Kirpluks, senior researcher at the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (LSIWC), presented an Oral Communication at the 12th Conference on Green Chemistry & Nanotechnologies in Polymeric Materials (GCNPM 2026), held on June 15–17, 2026 in Donostia – San Sebastián, Spain. His talk, entitled “Bio-based […]
NSBproject presented the project’s latest advances at the 34th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition in The Hague, showcasing a pilot-validated biorefinery platform that cuts CO₂ emissions by 50% while delivering engineering-grade mechanical performance. The Hague, 19–22 May 2026 — POLYMERS-5B was among the EU-funded research projects in the spotlight at EUBCE 2026, the 34th European […]
Ralf and Mikelis Kirpluks, senior researcher at the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (LSIWC), attended the BTechPro! 2026 – International Conference for Young Scientists on Biorefinery Technologies and Products, held on May 6–8, 2026 in Sigulda, Latvia. BTechPro! is a biannual conference organized by the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (LSIWC), bringing together early-career researchers […]
What feedstock do we use, and how can we use it better? The transition to sustainable bio-based products starts with this crucial question! POLYMERS-5B is addressing this challenge by exploring alternative bio-renewable monomers derived from agri-food and wood-based feedstocks available in the EU. These include dicarboxylic acids, diamines, hydroxyacids, amino acids, fatty acids, aromatic and […]
On 10–11 February, NSBproject participated in the BIC Matchmaking Event in Brussels, organized by the Bio-based Industries Consortium. The event brought together key players from across the bio-based sector, fostering collaboration and paving the way for future innovation partnerships. As Dissemination and Exploitation Lead for the POLYMERS-5B project, Riccardo Varotto presented an A1 poster highlighting […]
On Tuesday, 3 February 2026, the BIOPOLY Cluster officially launched a new joint communication campaign highlighting the strategic importance of feedstock selection in the development of sustainable bio-based products. The campaign brings together three EU-funded research and innovation projects with a shared goal: increasing awareness among stakeholders, policymakers, and the wider public of how feedstock […]
On 3 February 2026, iBB/IST-ID, a partner and member of the Polymers-5B project, participated in the Técnico Innovation Summit 2026, showcasing research projects with clear pathways to market uptake. Showcasing biopolymers and advanced demonstrators At the Summit, iBB presented demonstrators developed in-house, including: “Our bioengineering tools are designed to translate research into real-world solutions.” – […]
POLYMERS-5B is pleased to announce its participation in the 2025 Photo and Video Competition #CBEScaleUp, promoted by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). The initiative showcases how CBE JU–funded projects are moving from research to real-world impact, contributing to the scale-up of Europe’s bio-based and circular future. For this edition, POLYMERS-5B has submitted […]
The European initiative POLYMERS-5B was highlighted in the ScienceDirect article “Safe and Sustainable-by-Design for Materials and Chemicals” as a key example of projects developing bio-based and biodegradable polymers using advanced biocatalysis and green chemistry processes. The recognition underlines POLYMERS-5B’s commitment to Safe and Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) principles, which integrate safety, performance, and environmental sustainability from the […]
