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Introducing the UKBioChem 10

Find out more about ten bio-based chemicals which are predicted to create growth, jobs and trade for the UK.

A cartoon image of two scientists, a microscope a beaker of green chemicals and some test tubes containing green chemicals

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This video introduces ten bio-based chemicals which represent an business opportunity for the UK.

These chemicals have a range of applications from formation of biodegradable plastics to environmentally friendly herbicides.

This is an additional video, hosted on YouTube.

You can find out more information at the UKBioChem10 website and read the report here.

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