The green chemicals that could change the UK industry

Simon McQueen-Mason, Network Director of The Lignocellulosic Biorefinery Network (LBNet), believes a bio-based inexperienced chemical revolution may remodel Britain business.

Many of the materials that come in designed product and processes – from composites in cars and planes, to prescription drugs and industrial solvents – are made up of chemicals derived from oil and gas.

As firms hunt for additional property....