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ESTOTHEQUE: ITERG Pioneers Tomorrow’s Cosmetic Formulations Summary The ESTOTHEQUE project aims to advance research and development related to the range of bio-based estolide oligomers. These polymers, derived from castor oil, offer significant…

New amphiphilic structures derived from vegetable oils: evaluation of their properties and potential applications The 6th Cosm’Innov Congress will take place on May 20 and 21, 2026, in Orléans. Cécile Joseph, Formulation Development Engineer at ITERG,…

Mapping the multifunctionality of powders through a balanced fundamental and applied assessment: a Pickering (or similar) approach The 6th edition of the Cosm’Innov Congress will take place on March 20 and 21, 2026, in Orléans. Cécile Joseph, Engineer…

VALOPROP: An Innovative Approach to Structuring the Sorghum Sector and Accelerating the Sustainable Bioeconomy Abstract Given the climate and demographic outlook—with the global population projected to reach 9 billion by 2050—the cultivation of species adapted to global warming…

Broad beans: a promising alternative to soy as an emulsifier and gelling agent The 20th Food Colloids Conference will take place from March 22 to 26, 2026, in Granada. Rose Gazeau, a PhD student at the University of Bordeaux/ITERG, will speak during the session “Alternative, plant-based,…

Analysis of Technical Hexane by Headspace GC-MS: Controlling Matrix Effects and False Positives ABSTRACT OF THE PRESENTATION 1. Technical Hexane: An Industrial Solvent Under Analytical Surveillance Technical hexane is a widely used nonpolar solvent…

Integration of biotechnological biomass into conventional oil production processes: challenges and adaptations SUMMARY OF THE PRESENTATION 1. Innovative biomass with promising lipid profiles Biotechnological biomass used to produce oils and…

PRIC Bio-based Polyesters: From Development to Market Opportunities SUMMARY OF THE PRESENTATION For more than ten years, ITERG has devoted part of its research to developing a range of bio-based macromolecules called estolides, which are grouped…

🎥 RECORDING AVAILABLE – EstoLight-1E: Performance of a biobased dispersant for pigmented cosmetics “Performance evaluation of EstoLight-1E – a biobased dispersant and stabilizer for pigmented cosmetics” Didier Pintori, Process Development Engineer…

Bio-based polymers for tomorrow’s markets. In light of environmental challenges and the need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, the development of bio-based polymer materials is a major strategic focus for the industry. This is…

A New Push for Environmental Assessment and Eco-Design in the Agri-Food Sector We are pleased to announce the renewal of the Actia ECOVAL Joint Technology Network (RMT), a key collaborative project dedicated to environmental assessment and…

Organic plant-based solutions designed for your formulations 🌿At ITERG, we are proud to announce the expansion of our certification for the production of custom blends of organic fats.🌿 This new milestone reinforces our commitment to…

Custom plant-based esters for your industrial applications. Plant-based esters are now a strategic solution for developing products that are high-performing, sensory-pleasing, and sustainable. At ITERG, we support…

Appointment of the New President of ITERG and IMPROVE ITERG Governance At the Board of Directors’ meeting on December 17, 2025, ITERG’s directors appointed Paul Joël Derian as the Institute’s president. A dedicated member of the Board…

Next-generation adhesives derived from plant-based resources [ONLINE PUBLICATION] This study proposes a sustainable alternative to materials that are still predominantly petroleum-based. A bio-based, recyclable, and semi-crystalline adhesive exhibiting…