Sustainable chemical industry
We are committed to a sustainable chemical industry. Using innovative solutions, we reduce the carbon footprint and make products and processes more sustainable. This is how we’re contributing to a sustainable society.
Our vision on sustainable chemical industry
With innovative, collaborative research, we are working on solutions in three areas: feedstock flexibility, efficient processing and improved product functionality.
Our latest developments
Gasifying waste and residual wood for large scale Green Gas production
Turning CO2 into formic acid for sustainable energy and chemical applications
Power-to-X: cornerstone for decarbonisation and economic resilience of the chemical industry
Renewable syngas: essential for industrial decarbonisation
Western North Brabant becomes hotspot for biobased building blocks for the construction industry
Our impact
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Acceleration of electrochemical CO2 conversion and development of applications via formic acid
Status project
2025-2029
In cooperation with
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), TNO, GAFT, ...
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SLICE - Biobased fuels and chemical building blocks converted from lignin
Status project
August 2023 - present
In cooperation with
Vertoro and Green Chemistry Campus
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Sunlight as a source of energy
Status project
February 1, 2024 - January 31, 2027
In cooperation with
9 project partners
Contact us
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Iyad Sarhid
Function not knownBusiness Developer Electro Photochemical
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Standplaats:Rijswijk - Kesslerpark
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Email:Email Iyad
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Stephan Janbroers
Functie:Market Manager - CO2 neutral and future-proof industry-
Standplaats:Petten - Westerduinweg
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Email:Email Stephan
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LinkedIn:Stephan on LinkedIn
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Richard Janssen
Functie:Senior Business Development Manager, Sustainable Engineering PlasticsHaving gained valuable experience in international business as a Researcher, Business and Market Intelligence Specialist and New Business Development Manager, Richard currently works for the Sustainable Mobility program at Brightlands Materials Center. His areas of work include sustainable chemistry and polymers and, in particular, their applications. His heart lies in the commercially successful implementation of new sustainable technology and products.
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Standplaats:Geleen - Brightlands Materials Center
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Email:Email Richard
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LinkedIn:Richard on LinkedIn
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Ties van Maaren
Functie:Business Developer Hydrogen/ Solid Oxide ElectrolysisTies is a passionate and pro-active business developer at the VoltaChem Shared Innovation Programme. He has gained expertise in the chemical and plastic industry during a career working for various multinationals and an SME. His background is predominantly in the fields of marketing, chemical engineering and polymer science.
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Standplaats:Geleen - Brightlands Materials Center
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Email:Email Ties
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LinkedIn:Ties on LinkedIn
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Eugene Veerkamp
Functie:Business developerEugène can rely on an impressive career in international business as a chemical & materials engineer that spans 25 years. He understands that the commercial and financial aspects are essential for new sustainable solutions to become successful. Cooperating closely with the industry and launching new innovation onto the market are two key drivers in Eugène’s daily work, along with sharing his own business development experience within an enthusiastic team of specialists.
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Standplaats:Geleen - Brightlands Materials Center
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Email:Email Eugene
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LinkedIn:Eugene on LinkedIn
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