The NSF Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals is focused on biobased chemicals and materials. With more than $5m annual investments in R&D, CBiRC is developing a path from biomass to an array of chemical intermediates that will form the foundation for a new industry producing biobased chemicals, surfactants, polymers, resins, cosmetics, adhesives, paints, coatings, dyes, sealants, food additives and specialty chemicals.