Curriculum Vitae
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`Gert-Jan Gruter
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`Personal Information:
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`Born: 12 May 1963 (Amsterdam)
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`Married, 3 grown-up children
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`Address: Asterkade 14, 2106BA Heemstede
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`Email: gert-jan.gruter@avantium.com
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`Education:
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`1985 – 1990 Chemistry, VU Amsterdam (major Organic Chemistry; minor Neutron Activation, UvA)
`1990 – 1994 PhD Chemistry, VU Amsterdam
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`Professional Experience:
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`Avantium Holding BV, Amsterdam, NL
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`Responsibility: Leadership of Avantium’s technology development (long term strategy, execution) with
`focus on renewables.
`Intellectual property
`Member of management team
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`November 2004 – now
`Chief Technology Officer
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`August 2000 – November 2004
`VP Technology
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`Eindhoven University of Technology
`Extraordinary Professor Polymer Catalysis 1999-2006
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`DSM Research BV
`Position: Group Leader DSM Polyolefins Catalyst Development
`Period: March 1994 – August 2000
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`In October 2014, Gert-Jan was elected “European CTO of the year”
`(http://www.spinverse.com/cto-year-europe-2014-awarded/)
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`Nobel Peace Prize 1987 (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL))
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`Exhibit 2008
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`Acher-Daniels-Midland Co. v. Furanix Technologies BV
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`Some selected activities:
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`(Co)author of 30 scientific papers (see Appendix).
`(Co)inventor on more than 200 patents and patent
`applications http://worldwide.espacenet.com/searchResults?submitted=true&locale=en_E
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`(see Appendix for a selection).
`• 10+ Years member of the VIRAN board (www.viran.eu), the Industrial advisory council of
`NIOK (www.NIOK.eu), the Netherlands Institute for Catalysis Research, currently in the role
`of treasurer.
`• 5+ Years member of the platform APC, which is an industrial group of companies from the
`Agro-food, Paper and Chemical industries. 3+ Years member of core-team
`(http://www.dutchbiorefinerycluster.nl/over-dbc--apc/apc).
`• 5+ Years member of the Innovation policy group of the VNCI (www.vnci.nl), The Association
`of the Dutch Chemical Industry (3rd in Europe with 60Bn€ turn-over (2012) and >1 Bn€
`yearly R&D investment). The group reports to the VNCI board and advises on strategic
`direction.
`• 3+ Years member of the TKI-NCI program committee (www.tki-
`nci.nl/bestuur+en+programmaraad). This committee decides on Dutch government subsidy
`spending (approx 20M€/yr) on innovative chemical research. The committee plays a
`prominent role in the creation, development and management of the TKI program. The
`committee has representatives from industry, research institutions and universities.
`• Member of multidisciplinary strategy team advising Dutch government on R&D strategy in
`relation to the circular economy
`• Frequently invited speaker at (international) conferences such as
`o 04/14 Zoetermeer: American Institute of Chemical Engineers
`o 09/14 & 11/15 San Francisco: 5th & 6th Biobased Chemicals: Commercialization &
`Partnering Conference (https://www.gtcbio.com/conferences/biobased-chemicals-
`commercialization-partnering-speakers)
`o 10/14 TU Delft: KIVI symposium 'Materials: re(d)use and construct'
`o 11/14 Leiden: Congres Industrial Research: Past and Future
`o 12/15 London: The 2015 European Biopolymer Summit
`• Several company awards for YXY technology e.g.:
`o Amsterdam Invention of the year award (2010)
`o 2012-3 top 30 hottest companies in renewable chemicals – Biofuels Digest
`o 2013 Innovation in Bioplastics Award – SPI Bioplastics Counsil (award lecture by GJ
`Gruter)
`o Avantium is the only European company to have been in the top 10 European
`companies within the Global Cleantech 100 for the past six years
`o European Cleantech company of the decade (2005-14) – European Cleantech Forum.
`• Member of various conference advisory boards e.g. ISHHC17.
`(http://www.ishhc17.org/advisoryboard.html)
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`APPENDIX. Publication list – List of (selected) patents
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`Andreia F. Sousa, Carla Vilela, Ana Clotilde Fonseca, Marina Matos, Carmen S. R. Freire, Gert-Jan M.
`Gruter, Jorge Jordão Coelho, Armando J. D. Silvestre: Biobased polyesters and other polymers from
`2,5-furandicarboxylic acid: A tribute to furan excellency. Polymer Chemistry 2015, 33(6), 5961-
`5983.
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`Ed de Jong, Matheus A. Dam, Laszlo Sipos, Gert-Jan. M. Gruter Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), a versatile
`building block for a very interesting class of polyesters. ACS Symp. S. 1105 "Biobased Monomers,
`Polymers and Materials" (eds. P.B. Smith and R. Gross) 2012, 1-13.
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`Ed de Jong, Thomas Vijlbrief, Rene Hijkoop, Gert-Jan M. Gruter, Jan C. van der Waal: Promising results
`with YXY Diesel components in an ESC test cycle using a PACCAR Diesel engine. Biomass and
`Bioenergy 2012, 36, 151-159.
`Gert-Jan M Gruter, Laszlo Sipos, Matheus Adrianus Dam: Accelerating Research into Bio-Based FDCA-
`Polyesters by Using Small Scale Parallel Film Reactors. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput
`screening 2011, 15(2), 180-188.
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`Camille Descour, Rob Duchateau, Mamoeletsi R. Mosia, Gert-Jan M. Gruter, John R. Severn, Sanjay
`Rastogi: Catalyst behaviour for 1-pentene and 4-methyl-1-pentene polymerisation for C2-, Cs- and
`C1-symmetric zirconocenes. Polymer Chemistry, 2011, 2, 2261-2272.
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`Jan C. Van der Waal, Robert-Jan. van Putten, Erik-Jan. Ras, Martin Lok, Gert-Jan M. Gruter, Marjolein
`Brasz, Ed. De Jong: The High-Throughput Research Approach to Biorefineries – A powerful tool for
`studying the complexity of catalytic processes. Cellulose Chemistry and Technology 2011, 45(7),
`461-466.
`Gert-Jan M. Gruter, Otto S. Akkerman, Friedrich Bickelhaupt, Wilbert J. J. Smeets, Anthony L. Spek: A
`remarkable halogen-zinc exchange reaction; X-ray crystal structure of (2-iodozincio-1,3-xylylene)-
`15-crown-4. Recueil des Travaux Chimiques des Pays-Bas 1993, 112(6), 425-426.
`Edwin G. IJpeij, Felix H. Beijer, Henricus J. Arts, Claire Newton, Johannes G. de Vries, Gert-Jan M. Gruter:
`A Suzuki Coupling Based Route to 2,2′Bis(2-indenyl)biphenyl Derivatives Journal of Organic
`Chemistry 2002, 67(1), 169-176
`Erik-Jan Ras, Sergio Maisuls, Paul Haesakkers, Gert-Jan M. Gruter, Gadi Rothenberg: Selective
`Hydrogenation of 5-Ethoxymethylfurfural over Alumina-Supported Heterogeneous Catalysts.
`Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis 2009, 351(18), 3175-3185.
`E. De Jong, G.-J. Gruter: Furanics: A novel diesel fuel with superior characteristics. SAE Technical
`Paper 2009-01-2767. 2009.
`G-J. Gruter, E. de Jong: Furanics: Novel fuel options from carbohydrates. Biofuels Technology 2009, 1, 11-
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`Robbert Duchateau, Wouter J. van Meerendonk, Latifa Yajjou, Bastiaan B. P. Staal, Cor E. Koning, Gert-
`Jan M. Gruter: Ester-Functionalized Polycarbonates Obtained by Copolymerization of Ester-
`Substituted Oxiranes and Carbon Dioxide: A MALDI-ToF-MS Analysis Study. Macromolecules 2006,
`39(23), 7900-7908.
`Edwin G. Ijpeij, Gert-Jan M. Gruter: 2-Lithioindenyllithium: An Easy Accessible Intermediate for the One-
`Pot Synthesis of Single- and Double-Functionalized 2-Indene Derivatives. Synthesis 2006, 1408-
`1414.
`Wouter J. van Meerendonk, Robbert Duchateau, Cor E. Koning, Gert-Jan M. Gruter: Unexpected Side
`Reactions and Chain Transfer for Zinc-Catalyzed Copolymerization of Cyclohexene Oxide and
`Carbon Dioxide. Macromolecules 2005, 38(17), 7306-7313.
`Wouter J. van Meerendonk, Robbert Duchateau, Cor E. Koning, Gert-Jan M. Gruter: High-Throughput
`Automated Parallel Evaluation of Zinc-Based Catalysts for the Copolymerization of CHO and CO2 to
`Polycarbonates. Macromolecular Rapid Communications 2004, 25(1), 382-386.
`Pieter Imhof, Ana S Dias, Ed De Jong, Gert-Jan M. Gruter: Furanics: Versatile Molecules for Biofuels and
`Bulk Chemicals Applications. 21 NAM, 2009, San Francisco. Nacatsoc Paper 2970.
`Gert-Jan M. Gruter, Alasdair Graham, Ben McKay, François Gilardoni: R&D Intensification in Polymer
`Catalyst and Product Development by Using High-Throughput Experimentation and Simulation.
`Macromolecular Rapid Communications 2003, 24(1), 73-80.
`Edwin G IJpeij, Felix H Beijer, Henricus J Arts, Claire Newton, Johannes G de Vries, Gert-Jan M Gruter: A
`Suzuki Coupling Based Route to 2,2‘-Bis(2-indenyl)biphenyl Derivatives. The Journal of Organic
`Chemistry 2002, 67(1), 169-176.
`Claudio Pellecchia, Daniela Pappalardo, Leone Oliva, Mina Mazzeo, Gert-Jan M. Gruter: Selective Co-
`oligomerization of Ethylene and Styrenes by Half-Titanocene Catalysts and Synthesis of
`Polyethylenes with 4-Aryl-1-butyl Branches. Macromolecules 2000, 33(8), 2807-2814.
`Claudio Pellecchia, Daniela Pappalardo, Gert-Jan M. Gruter: Branched Polyethylene Produced by a Half-
`Titanocene Catalyst. Macromolecules 1999, 32(13), 4491-4493.
`Claudio Pellecchia, Mina Mazzeo, Gert-Jan M. Gruter: Synthesis of 4-phenylbutyl-branched polyethylene
`from an ethylene-styrene feed by a half-titanocene catalyst. Macromolecular Rapid
`Communications 1999, 20(6), 337-340.
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`Ioannis D. Kostas, Gert-Jan M. Gruter, Otto S. Akkerman, Friedrich Bickelhaupt, Huub Kooijman,
`Wilberth J. J. Smeets, Anthony L. Spek: Functionalization of 1,3Phenylene16-crown-5 via Direct
`Lithiation. Organometallics 1996, 15(21), 4450-4458.
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`Gert-Jan M. Gruter, Ben L. M. van Baar, Tom J. Gerrits, Otto S. Akkerman, Friedrich Bickelhaupt, Anja
`Barkow, Dietmar Kuck: The remarkable electron impact mass spectrum of (2-benzyl-1,3-xylylene)-
`15-crown-4: Expulsion of triethylene glycol by double hydrogen transfer. Journal of the Chemical
`Society Perkin Transactions 2 1996, 925-932.
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`Gert-Jan M. Gruter, Otto S. Akkerman, Friedrich Bickelhaupt: The formation of catenanes. The Möbius
`strip approach revisited. Tetrahedron 1996, 52(7), 2565-2572.
`Gert-Jan M. Gruter, Gerard P. M. van Klink, Otto S. Akkerman, Friedrich. Bickelhaupt: Intramolecular
`Coordination in Organometallic Compounds of Groups 2, 12, and 13. Chemical Reviews, 1995, 95,
`2405-2456.
`Gert-Jan M. Gruter, Otto S. Akkerman, Friedrich Bickelhaupt: Nuclear versus Side-Chain Bromination of
`Methyl-Substituted Anisoles by N-Bromosuccinimide. J. Org. Chem. 1994, 59, 4473-4481.
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`Gert-Jan M. Gruter, Frans J. J. de Kanter, Peter R. Markies, Tateo Nomoto, Otto S. Akkerman, Friedrich
`Bickelhaupt: Formation of the first organometallic catenane. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1993,115(25),
`12179-12180.
`Gert-Jan M. Gruter, Gerard P. M. van Klink, Otto S. Akkerman, Friedrich Bickelhaupt: Mechanism of the
`unusual ether cleavage of (2-methoxy-1,3-xylylene)-15-crown-4 by organomagnesium reagents.
`Organometallics 1993, 12(4), 1180-1188.
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`Gert-Jan M. Gruter, Gerard P. M. Van Klink, Georgios A. Heropoulos, Otto S. Akkerman, Friedrich.
`Bickelhaupt: Activation of organomagnesium reagents by crown ethers: unusual ether cleavage of
`(2-methoxy-1,3-xylylene)-15-crown-4. Organometallics 1991, 10(8), 2535-2536.
`J. T. Van Elteren, G. J. M. Gruter, H. A. Das, U. A. Th. Brinkman: SolidPhase Extraction of As(III) from
`Aqueous Samples Using On-Column Formation of As(III)-Trispyrrolidinedithiocarbamate.
`International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry 1991, 43(1) 41-54.
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`Selected Patents with GJM Gruter as inventor
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`FDCA-based polymers and polymer applications
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`WO2015142181 (Prio 21-03-2014). Furanix Technologies and Roquette Freres
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`POLYESTERS COMPRISING 2,5-FURANDICARBOXYLATE AND SATURATED DIOL UNITS HAVING A
`HIGH GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE
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`WO2015137807 (Prio 11-03-2014). Furanix Technologies
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`POLYESTER AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SUCH A POLYESTER
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`WO2015137806 (Prio 11-03-2014). Furanix Technologies
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`PROCESS FOR ENHANCING THE MOLECULAR WEIGHT OF A POLYESTER
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`WO2015060718 (Prio 21-10-2013). Furanix Technologies
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`PROCESS FOR PREPARING A FURAN-BASED POLYAMIDE, A FURAN-BASED OLIGOMER AND
`COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE FURAN-BASED POLYAMIDE
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`WO2015059047 (Prio 21-10-2013). Solvay Specialty Polymers and Furanix Technologies
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`POLYAMIDES CONTAINING THE BIO-BASED 2,5-FURANDICARBOXYLIC ACID
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`WO2014204313 (Prio 20-06-2013). Furanix Technologies
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`PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A FIBER, A FIBER AND A YARN MADE FROM SUCH A FIBER
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`WO2013062408 (Prio 24-10-2011). Furanix Technologies
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`A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A POLYMER PRODUCT HAVING A 2,5-FURANDICARBOXYLATE
`MOIETY WITHIN THE POLYMER BACKBONE TO BE USED IN BOTTLE, FILM OR FIBRE
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`FDCA and its purification
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`WO2015030590 (Prio 30-08-2013). Furanix Technologies
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`PROCESS FOR PURIFYING AN ACID COMPOSITION COMPRISING 2-FORMYL-FURAN-5-
`CARBOXYLIC ACID AND 2,5-FURANDICARBOXYLIC ACID
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`WO2014163500 (Prio 05-04-2013). Furanix Technologies
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`PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 2,5-FURAN-DICARBOXYLIC ACID
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`WO2011043660 (Prio 07-10-2009). Furanix Technologies
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`METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF 2,5-FURANDICARBOXYLIC ACID AND ESTERS THEREOF
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`WO2011043661 (Prio 07-10-2009). Furanix Technologies
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`METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF 2,5-FURANDICARBOXYLIC ACID AND FOR THE
`PREPARATION OF THE DIALKYL ESTER OF 2,5-FURANDICARBOXYLIC ACID
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`Sugar dehydration to furanics
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`WO2012091570 (Prio 28-10-2010). Furanix Technologies
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`PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF A CARBOHYDRATE-CONTAINING FEEDSTOCK
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`WO2009030512 (07-09-2007). Furanix Technologies
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`HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL ETHERS AND ESTERS PREPARED IN IONIC LIQUIDS
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`WO2007104515 (Prio 10-03-2006) Furanix Technologies
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`METHOD FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF ORGANIC ACID ESTERS OF 5-HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL AND
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`WO2007104514 (Prio 10-03-2006) Furanix Technologies
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`METHOD FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF 5-ALKOXYMETHYL FURFURAL ETHERS AND THEIR USE
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`Furanic Biofuels (or additives; small selection)
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`WO2009141166 (Prio 19-05-2008). Furanix Technologies
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`FUEL COMPOSITION
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`WO2009030508 (Prio 07-09-2007). Furanix Technologies
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`HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL ETHERS FROM SUGARS OR HMF AND MIXED ALCOHOLS
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`WO2009030509 (Prio 07-09-2007). Furanix Technologies
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`5-SUBSTITUTED 2-(ALKOXYMETHYL)FURANS
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`C6 aromatics from furanics (Diels Alder)
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`WO2014065657 (Prio 22-10-2012). Furanics Technologies and The Coca-Cola Company
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`PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BENZENE DERIVATIVES FROM FURAN DERIVATIVES
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`Carbohydrates and lignocellulosic biomass conversion (many not yet
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`WO2014196861 (Prio 06-06-2013). Furanix Technologies
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`PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A FRUCTOSIDE-CONTAINING PRODUCT
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`Parallel reactor technology & methodology (small selection)
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`WO2008115050 (Prio 19-03-2007). Avantium International
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`CORROSION SIMULATOR AND THE CORRESPONDENCE METHOD
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`US2007106477 (Prio 04-11-2005). Avantium International
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`Predictive technologies for lubricant development
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`WO2006107187 (Prio 04-04-2005). Avantium International
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`SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING A CHEMICAL EXPERIMENT
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`WO0136087 (Prio 17-11-2000). Milleniumm - DSM - Innovene
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`EXAMINING CHEMICAL REACTIONS
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`Polyolefin Catalysts and products (small selection)
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`WO2004113057 (Prio 26-06-2003). Stichting Dutch Polymer Institute
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`PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A SHAPED PART OF AN ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT
`POLYETHYLENE
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`WO02079272 (Prio 29-03-2001) DSM
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`PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A HIGH-MOLECULAR-WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE
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`WO9928358 (Prio 01-12-1997). DSM
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`CATALYST COMPOSITION COMPRISING A REDUCED TRANSITION METAL COMPLEX AND A
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`WO9742143 (Prio 03-05-1996). DSM
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`PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A SPIRO[2.4]-HEPTA-4,6-DIENE
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`WO9742201 (Prio 03-05-1996). DSM
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`P OR AS DERIVATIVE OF A CYCLOPENTADIENE
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