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ESTOTHEQUE: ITERG is pioneering the cosmetic formulations of tomorrow
Abstract The ESTOTHEQUE project aims to develop a range of bio-based estolide oligomers. These polymers, derived from castor oil, offer great versatility in meeting various specifications...
New amphiphilic structures derived from vegetable oils
The 6th edition of the Cosm'Innov Congress will take place on May 20 and 21, 2026, in Orléans. Cécile Joseph, a Formulation Development Engineer at ITERG, will give an oral presentation on "New amphiphilic structures derived from vegetable oil: evaluation of properties..."
Multifunctionality of plant-derived powders: a Pickering approach
The 6th edition of the Cosm'Innov Conference will take place on May 20 and 21, 2026, in Orléans. Cécile Joseph, a Formulation Development Engineer at ITERG, will present a poster titled "Mapping powder polyfunctionality through balanced fundamental and applied..."
New VALOPROP Project: 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 crops adapted to global warming has become urgent. Sorghum, a gluten-free grain that is particularly well-suited...
The broad bean: 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 Ph.D. student at the University of Bordeaux/ITERG, will speak at the session titled "Alternative, plant-based, clean-label, sustainable food colloids" with a presentation...
Analysis of technical hexane by Headspace GC-MS: control of matrix effects and false positives
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENTATION 1. Technical hexane: an industrial solvent under analytical surveillance Technical hexane is a nonpolar solvent widely used for the industrial extraction of fats. It consists of a mixture...
Integration of biotechnological biomass into conventional oil production processes: challenges and adaptations
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENTATION 1. Innovative biomass with promising lipid profiles Biomass derived from biotechnologies that produce oils and fats is attracting growing interest. It offers lipid profiles 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 efforts to developing a range of bio-based macromolecules called estolides, grouped under the generic name PRIC. These oligomers, obtained...
REPLAY AVAILABLE – EstoLight-1E: Performance of a bio-based dispersant for pigmented cosmetics
🎥 REPLAY 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, Engineer in...
Bio-based polymers for tomorrow's markets
Bio-based polymers for tomorrow's marketsFaced with environmental challenges and the need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, the development of bio-based polymer materials is a major strategic focus for...