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May 23rd, 2024
International Symposium brings together Experts of Enzymatic Polymer Degradation
On May 23rd the "Enzymatic Polymer Degradation" symposium organized by the NEnzy team was hosted in the Covestro headquarter in Leverkusen.
Nov 17th, 2023
1st Forum BioKreativ - NEnzy visits Berlin
The NEnzy team participated in the BioKreativ Forum in Berlin in November, organized by Project Management Jülich (PtJ).
Nov 24th, 2023
Second Mid-Year Meeting - Achievements of the past year
The NEnzy group presented the scientific progress of the past year at the second mid-year meeting.
March, June, July 2023
NEnzy Group Represented at Scientific Conferences
To gain a good overview and perspective on the ongoing advancements in the field of enzymatic degradation of plastics, NEnzy was represented at three scientific conferences this year.
May 5th, 2023
Mid-Year Meeting: NEnzy moves into the Next Round
The first half year meeting was hosted at the Covestro headquarters at the Chempark in Leverkusen. This meeting was an opportunity for the NEnzy core team members and other interested Covestro internal parties to discuss the first results and relevant topics for future activities.
Jan 25th, 2023
Biotechnology and Enzyme Technology for a Sustainable Chemical Industry and Circular Economy: An Expert Conversation
The quest for sustainable solutions in the chemical industry and the promotion of a circular economy have gained significant importance in recent years.
Jan 1st, 2023
Innovative Partnership between Covestro Deutschland AG and RWTH Aachen for Advancing Sustainable Plastics Production
Covestro and the Institute of Biotechnology from RWTH Aachen University are pleased to announce a pioneering collaboration aimed at promoting sustainable circular economy in plastic production.
Nov 29th, 2022
Establishment of the Junior Research Group for Enzyme Catalysis in Sustainable Plastics Production
To realize the transformation from a linear plastic production process to a complete circular economy, the leading plastic manufacturer Covestro is increasingly harnessing the potentials of industrial biotechnology to make its products and processes even more sustainable.
Nov 8th, 2022
Kick-off Meeting: Launching the Junior Research Group
The NEnzy-Kickoff meeting in November 2022 was a successful start for the project.
