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News 14 May 2024

Characterization of a sub-family of LPMO enzymes with atypical properties

“Lytic Polysaccharide MonoOxygenase“ (LPMO) enzymes are widespread enzymes with a copper atom in the active site. In the natural environment, they stimulate the conversion of biopolymers. For several years now, IFPEN and INRAE have been working on gaining a better understanding of these enzymes and also on the cellulases produced by the T. reesei fungus, with a view to their use for bio-based industrial processes.

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IFPEN and the B-BEST PEPR
IFPEN and INRAE are leading the B-BEST PEPR*, the research component supporting the French national acceleration strategy relating to “Bio-based products and industrial biotech - sustainable fuels”
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Etienne GIRARD

Research scientist in Catalysis / R&I Project manager
Following an engineering degree obtained from Chimie ParisTech (2008), I completed my research career with an academic thesis at the University of Toulouse (obtained in 2012), on the design and
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Francesco PATACCHINI

Research engineer in scientific computing
Francesco Patacchini is a research engineer in scientific computing and, more generally, in applied mathematics. He obtained his PhD at Imperial College London in 2017 under the supervision of Prof
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Charles-Philippe LIENEMANN

Charles-Philippe Lienemann - Scientific Advisor at the Physics and Analysis Division
Charles-Philippe Lienemann graduated at the University of Geneva (Switzerland) in 1993. He then joined University of Lausanne (Switzerland) within the group of D. Perret and Prof. J-C. Bünzli for his
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Nicolas FERRANDO

Project manager / Research Engineer
Nicolas Ferrando is graduated of Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Ingénieurs en Génie Chimique (Toulouse) with a Chemical Engineering master degree, followed by a PhD in Chemistry from Université Paris
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Bio-based chemistry
Bio-based chemistry is chemistry in which fossil resources are partially or completely replaced by resources derived from biomass. In particular, it helps limit reliance on fossil resources for the production of certain types of products and reduces the environmental footprint of these products.
Bio-based chemistry
Innovation and Industry

Bio-based chemistry
BIO-BASED CHEMISTRY OVERVIEW AND CHALLENGES The development of base material production processes for the chemicals sector using biomass addresses a triple objective: use renewable raw materials in order to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and tackle climate change, contribute to the development of a circular economy, reduce the chemical sector's
Renewable energies
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Renewable energies
The energy transition and tackling climate change depend on the development of new renewable resources. IFPEN proposes processes for the production of fuels, bases for the chemicals sector and gas from biomass. IFPEN also uses its expertise acquired in the field of oil and gas to offer solutions for the
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Hybrid catalysis can better deal with bio-based substances
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Biomethane production: a lever for the circular economy!
The development of methanisation sectors is part of a drive to create a circular economy that simultaneously serves three purposes: treat waste, supply energy ( biogas a), and produce fertilizers