13 April 201711 April 2017 Magnetic Wood – Eisenoxid-Nanopartikel in der Holzzellstruktur Funktionalisiertes Holz für Anwendungen in der Automobilindustrie
Emery Oleochemicals LLC Launches 100% Renewably-Derived Antifogging Agent, LOXIOL® A 4 SPEZIAL, in North America PVC foods wrapping films providing a safe, renewable and readily biodegradable alternative
Renewable plastic precursor could reduce cellulosic ethanol cost Madison to create commodity chemicals currently derived from petroleum out of biomass
12 April 20179 September 2021 The RED II Proposal and Its Impact on the Bio-based Material and CO2 Utilization Sector nova-Institute analysed the new Commission proposal with a view on the bio-based materials sector and present the most important findings in a paper
Der Kommissionsvorschlag zur Neufassung der Erneuerbare-Energien-Richtlinie (RED II): Auswirkungen auf bio-basierte Werkstoffe und CO2-Nutzung Das nova-Institut hat den neuen RED II-Vorschlag der Kommission analysiert und präsentiert die wichtigsten Ergebnisse in einem Paper
University of Minnesota Researchers Develop Safer, More Effective Molecule OFS molecule is showing great promise in cleaning applications and has the potential to be used in paints, personal care products and more
China Refines its Cotton Policy World cotton production is forecast to grow by 1% to 23.1 million tons in 2017/18
Lego making slow but steady progress towards 2030 sustainable materials goal First 100% sustainable Lego brick prototypes have now been produced
Wohntextilien und Kleinmöbel aus Kiefernnadeln Designer entdecken pflanzliche Abfallstoffe als Ressource
EVOLVA: an Interview with CEO Neil Goldsmith Evolva’s CEO Neil Goldsmith kindly agreed to walk us through the company’s history, goals, and philosophy
USDA Data Show Cropland Reductions Significant disagreement between USDA county-level data and the satellite data used by Wright et al. raises important questions and concerns about the validity of NWF study’s findings
11 April 20176 April 2017 Biosuccinium® S Grade Approved 100% Natural By ECOCERT This new grade of bio-succinic acid will enable high-quality bio-based personal care products such as body cleansers, shampoos and soaps
Biodegradable Planters Built From 3D-Printed Wood The sleek pots from Minimum Design are made using recycled wood
Magnetic Wood:Eisenoxid-Nanopartikel in der Holzzellstruktur Das magnetische Holz ist eher etwas für kleinere Anwendungen
An interview with Marc Palahi, director of EFI: An ambitious bioeconomy strategy is needed In this exclusive interview, Marc Palahi talks about bioeconomy and circular economy, Brexit and Donald Trump, the role of mass media and much more
Seaweed: From superfood to superconductor Researchers have made a seaweed-derived material to help boost the performance of superconductors, lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells
10 April 20174 April 2017 Sustainable furniture coating for sustainable living: New biobased hardener proved successful in waterborne coating Collaboration of RiFRA Milano, Sirca and Covestro
New Urban Biocycles scoping paper launched by Ellen MacArthur Foundation This new scoping paper focuses on the significant volume of organic waste flowing through urban environments
So bauen Grünalgen ihre Enzyme zusammen Die Enzyme, auch Hydrogenasen genannt, sind für die biotechnologische Erzeugung des potenziellen Energieträgers interessant
7 April 20174 April 2017 China to start building UCO aviation biofuel facility next year 30,000 metric ton aviation biofuel production facility using used cooking oil as feedstock
BP and DuPont Joint Venture, Butamax®, Announces Next Step in Commercialization of Bio-Isobutanol with Acquisition of Ethanol Facility in Kansas Bio-isobutanol offers both a valuable option for growing the renewable content of gasoline and a lower carbon alternative to fossil-derived isobutanol in existing chemical applications
Zuckerrübenschnitzel: der neue Rohstoff für Werkstoffe? Projekt "WeRümA" entwickelt Applikationen, bei denen Zuckerrübenschnitzel in Verbundwerkstoffen eingesetzt werden können
Neste shows leading transparency with its site on crude palm oil supply chain The data covers the entire supply chain, i.e. all companies, mills, and estates that supplied Neste with crude palm oil in 2016
GFBiochemicals and American Process join forces to create a world-class integrated biorefinery The U.S. company and GFBiochemicals will be cornerstone members of a consortium to develop the biorefinery by repurposing an old industrial site
6 April 20175 April 2017 MEPs call for clampdown on imports of unsustainable palm oil and use in biofuel Resolution was approved by 640 votes to 18, with 28 abstentions
MEPs: Industry ‘self-regulation’ failed to prevent deforestation Environmentalist NGOs said the resolution was in the right direction, while the ethanol industry grabbed the chance to reiterate its demand for a “balanced policy solution”
Biomaterials for the regeneration of bone and cartilage tissues from apple waste Biocompatible materials from waste of the agri-food industry, specifically from the apple pomace resulting from the juice production
Industrial sugars from waste: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Comet Biorefining Comet’s development has provided increasing shape to the development of an biobased industrial cluster in the Sarnia region of Ontario
5 April 20174 April 2017 Water filter from wood offers portable, eco-friendly purification in emergencies What can the forests of Scandinavia possibly offer to migrants in faraway refugee camps? Clean water may be one thing
Wasserfilter auf Basis von Holzzellulose Polyelektrolyt-modifizierte Zellulosefasern ziehen Bakterien und Viren aus dem Wasser
A Gibbs Free Energy-Based Assessment of Microbial Electrocatalysis The thermodynamics of the processes (input versus output) are rarely studied because the calculations are regarded as too difficult
Forest Wool – Wohntextilien und Kleinmöbel aus Kiefernnadeln Designer entdecken pflanzliche Abfallstoffe als Ressource
4 April 201731 March 2017 Nanocomposites, precision materials Nanocomposites add considerably to the range of materials to mankind’s disposition
Nordic bioeconomy for sustainable change New strategy will take into account the Nordic countries’ different national approaches to the bioeconomy and encourage co-operation
Chemiker entwickeln Verfahren zur Herstellung von Naturstoffen Ergebnisse eröffnen Möglichkeiten für Chemiker und Biologen, die Stoffe nachhaltig und in großen Mengen für die Forschung herzustellen
IK critical of oxo-degradable plastics Fragmentation of products made of "oxo-degradable plastics" can exacerbate the current problem concerning the entry of "micro-plastics" into waterways and seas
Lightweight bioplastics eyed for future vehicles A Japanese scientist finds a solution to lowheat resistance with a polyimide
Bacteria produce polymers and intermediate products Biotechnologically produced building blocks for chemistry and biodegradable synthetics
Bakterien produzieren Bio-Kunststoffe und Zwischenprodukte Biotechnologisch erzeugte Bausteine für Chemie und biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe
3 April 201730 March 2017 Sappi Biotech partners with CellMark to increase global sales reach of Sappi’s Hansa lignin products Partnership aiming to include a joint social investment initiative to benefit rural communities in South Africa
Welche Produkte stehen für eine biobasierte Wirtschaft zur Verfügung? FNR beauftragt Marktstudie im Auftrag des BMEL
A Footballer Wants to Turn the World Green GFBiochemicals founder Mathieu Flamini to build a biorefinery in the U.S. to produce fossil-free plastics and solvents
Collaboration between Audi, BASF and Covestro: New clearcoat with biobased hardener for automotive manufacturing Test bodies successfully coated under realistic production conditions - Audi Q2 exhibit is a highlight of the European Coatings Show
Kooperation von Audi, BASF und Covestro: Neuer Klarlack mit biobasiertem Härter für die Automobilproduktion Erfolgreiche Lackierung von Testkarossen unter seriennahen Bedingungen - Audi Q2 Exponat ist ein Highlight auf der European Coatings Show
Green chemistry is key to reducing waste and improving sustainability Industry is rapidly improving and provideing the backdrop for the emergence of green chemistry
Nutrition and Energy from Methane: The Digest’s 2017 Muti-Slide Guide to Calysta Calysta’s Lori Giver gave this illuminating overview of Calysta’s promise and progress at ABLC 2017 in Washington
31 March 201731 March 2017 Bio-based polymers – a revolutionary change The comprehensive trend report presents latest developments, producers, drivers and lessons learnt especially for PHA, PLA, PUR/TPU, PA and polymers based on furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and succinic acid (SA)
Bio-basierte Polymere – eine Revolution Der umfassende Trendreport präsentiert die aktuellsten Entwicklungen, Produzenten, Treiber und „lessons learnt“, insbesondere für PHA, PLA, PUR/TPU, PA und Polymere, die auf Furandicarboxylsäure (FDCA) und Bernsteinsäure (SA) basieren
DENSO Using Plant-derived Plastics in Its Products Developing environmentally friendly and highly functional materials