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3 September 2026
MycoClay: two students investigate a new mycelium-clay composite for construction
Two students from different educational backgrounds investigate how to combine mycelium and clay to fabricate a circular, durable composite for construction. Their research focuses on how the material develops, its…
31 August 2026
From research to practice: more sustainable plasticizers come into view
A new scientific publication by MNEXT and TNO shows how plastics could potentially be made more sustainable without losing their flexibility. This means the research not only provides new knowledge,…
9 July 2026
White paper: Feeding Refineries
Kun je landbouwresiduen zoals stro inzetten om een deel van de Europese vraag naar ethyleen te dekken? In de whitepaper 'Feeding Refineries - the extent and limitations of meeting European…
30 June 2026
Biochar as a functional ingredient for horticulture
Biochar is a carbon-rich material that is formed when biomass is heated under oxygen-poor conditions. It has long been used as a soil improver, but recent research in the RAAK-MKB…
29 May 2026
Predictable PHA production: one step closer
How do you turn industrial wastewater into a raw material for biodegradable plastic, or PHA? MNEXT and a consortium of companies tackled this.
5 February 2026
Cashew shells help drive sustainability
Residual streams from the food industry offer opportunities for the development of biobased materials. In a recent article in Verf & Inkt Magazine, the RAAK-PRO project Totally Nuts is highlighted,…
4 February 2026
MycoClay: Innovative Research in JRCZ and JRCB
The MycoClay project of MNEXT-Avans University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with partner ABT Consulting, investigates how clay and mycelium can be combined to develop sustainable, circular building materials. Under…
8 January 2026
Lessons from the Past for a Future of Natural and Sustainable Construction
Based on lectures by Neha John (MNEXT), this article explores how forgotten techniques, materials, and insights from our ancestors can inspire sustainable and circular building today. It shows how craftsmanship,…
16 December 2025