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Research Roadmap
The research of EPNOE members is focused on polysaccharides, in particular cellulose, starch, hemicellulose, and chitin/chitosan.
A Research Road Map was established as a guide to EPNOE research for the next 10 years. It is based on the study of three main topics:
- Bio-assembly: how are organised the natural structures (plants, trees, exoskeletons, ..) bearing polysaccharides?
- Dis-assembly: how to isolate the different polysaccharides or groups of polysaccharides in efficient, environment-friendly and cheap ways?
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Re-assembly: how to invent and develop new materials out of polysaccharides?
