Project Leader: Zhao Xinqing，School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology
Project Location: Thailand
Transforming agricultural waste into valuable resources is at the heart of building a sustainable circular bio-economy. As part of its national development strategy, Thailand is actively promoting bio-economy, circular economy, and green growth. In particular, the country is focusing on bio-refinery technologies to unlock the full potential of renewable agricultural resources and turn waste into high-value products.
The project team conducted in-depth research into Thailand’s current progress and applications in bioconversion technologies for agricultural and forestry waste. By exploring, optimizing, and innovating new bioconversion techniques, and conducting field investigations, the team identified key challenges to sustainable development. Based on these insights, they proposed new goals and pathways for future advancement.
In addition, the project team organized a symposium on "Synthetic Biology and Biorefinery" and held a training program on "Biorefinery Technologies" for Thai undergraduate and graduate students. These efforts advanced cooperation between China and Thailand in the areas of agricultural waste utilization and microbial technology. The project not only enhanced China’s influence in science and technology development under the Belt and Road Initiative but also fostered deeper collaboration with Belt and Road countries, working together toward a sustainable and promising future.
