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 […]
Advancing sustainable Polymers in Lisbon From today and throughout the event, the BIOPOLY Cluster is participating in the Polymers 2026 Conference in Lisbon, one of the leading international forums dedicated to the latest advances in polymer science and engineering. Organized by SETCOR, Polymers 2026 brings together researchers, industry leaders, and innovators from around the world […]
Topic: From waste to performance: designing bio-based polymers for real applications On April 17, 2026, POLYMERS-5B actively participated in the BIOPOLY Cluster webinar titled “From waste to performance: designing bio-based polymers for real applications”. The online event brought together leading experts from the BIOPYRANIA, POLYMEER, and POLYMERS-5B projects to explore how bio-based polymers derived from […]
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.” – […]
