28 November 201327 November 2013 Palm Oil Waste Put to Work A recently isolated bacterial strain converts waste from palm oil production into industrially useful lactic acid
27 November 201318 January 2018 OSIRYS Project Gains EC Funding for Research into Forest-based Biocomposites for Facades and Interior Partitions New materials to improve air quality by eliminating microorganisms, increasing thermal and acoustic insulation
Kitty Litter: Potential New Use for Spent Corn Grains Laboratory experiments yielded suggested formulation composed of x-DDGs and three other compounds
American Chemical Society podcast: A greener source of ingredients for plastics First-of-its-kind process to change lard, tallow, olive oil, canola oil and waste canola cooking oil into olefins using “UV-C” light
An ancient material sparks innovative ideas across Europe WOODWISDOM-NET project actively seeks ways to make full use, improve properties of wood
Mycelium Chair – Möbelfertigung mit 3D-Druck und pflanzlichem Wachstum Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven mit Zukunfts-Visionen
Urteil des Bundespatentgerichtes betreffend Kombidielen-Patent der NOVO TECH GmbH & Co. KG Lizenznehmer fürchten, dass Wegfall des Patentes China-Importe begünstigen könnte
26 November 201321 July 2017 Biocomposites: 350,000 t production of wood and natural fibre composites in the European Union in 2012 The most important application sectors are construction (decking, siding and fencing) and automotive interior parts. Between 10 – 15 % of the total European composite market is covered by Wood-Plastic Composites (WPC) and Natural Fibre Composites (NFC). The study was conducted by the nova-Institute (Germany) in cooperation with Asta Eder Composite Consulting (Austria/Finland)
Bioverbundwerkstoffe: 350.000 t Produktion von Holz- und Naturfaserverbundwerkstoffen in der Europäischen Union im Jahr 2012 Die wichtigsten Einsatzgebiete sind Baugewerbe (Terrassendielen, Verkleidungen und Zäune) und Automobilindustrie. Holz-Polymer-Werkstoffe (Wood-Plastic-Composites (WPC)) und Naturfaserverbundwerkstoffe (NFC) decken 10 - 15% des europäischen Verbundwerkstoffmarktes ab. Die Studie wurde vom nova-Institut (Deutschland) in Kooperation mit Asta Eder Composite Consulting (Österreich/Finnland) erstellt
New £900m turnover target for biotech sector Scotland to set a new target of increasing IB-projects in Scotland
The Chemical Industry will be more and more green and sustainable The strong message that comes from Ecochem
Agrobiobase awards: Edition 2013 FLAX TECHNIC recognized for its 100% biobased composite TWINFLAX P-PREG
GLOBAL BIOENERGIES erhält Förderungszusage über 5,7 Millionen Euro für die Errichtung einer industriellen Pilotanlage in Deutschland Anlage soll zur kommerziellen Nutzung des Isobutenprozesses bei der Herstellung von Methacrylsäurederivaten Einsatz finden
Biofuel reform in trouble MEPs must choose between accepting a weak Council position on control of biofuel or handing the issue to the next Parliament
Tomato packaging made from tomatoes? BIOCOPAC : Development of bio-based coating from tomato processing wastes intended for metal packaging
Ingeo Biopolymer Conference Speakers and Program Announced The Innovation Takes Root International Conference and Ingeo™ Users' Forum, February 17-19, 2014, in Orlando, Florida, has assembled a world-class roster of speakers and developed an in-depth program covering the latest innovations involving the world’s leading biopolymer – Ingeo
7th International Conference on Bio-based Materials 2014! 8 - 10 April 2014 at Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany: www.bio-based.eu/conference
25 November 201324 November 2013 Codexis shelves CodeXyme product for cellulosic fuels, chemicals Company to wind down its cellulase enzyme program for cellulosic sugar production
Faurecia previews the future of automotive design at the 2013 LA Auto Show Significantly advance of the use of natural materials for interior structures
French supermarket giant launches abattoir-waste biodiesel plant Plant in Havre expected to produce 75,000 metric tons of biodiesel annually
MEPs back farm policy reforms MEPs insist that EU funds go only to active farmers and not to landowners
USDA economists dig into details of the EPA proposed RFS rule Proposal could reduce the potential for imports of sugarcane ethanol from Brazil
Der weltweiten Konkurrenz überlegen – Eiweiße als Superkleber Deutsch-amerikanische Zusammenarbeit: Millionenförderung für biokompatiblen, umweltfreundlichen und nachhaltigen Superkleber
Blackbird Launches Clara, the World’s First Concert-Level, Plant-Fiber Composite Instrument Compact ukulele made of renewable materials offers warm, big sound with lightweight strength of aerospace-inspired composite construction
Green Dot Introduces New Terratek® WC Wood-Plastic Composite Pellets Optimized for Injection Molding and Sheet Extrusion Green Dot's Terratek® WC wood-plastic composites now come in a smaller pellet size ideal for injection molding and sheet extrusion. The innovation allows for the use of wood-plastic composites in a wider range of plastics applications from toys to furniture and architecture to housewares
GLOBAL BIOENERGIES secures a 5.7 million euro grant to proceed with its second industrial pilot in Germany Global Bioenergies announces its decision to construct its second industrial pilot on the site of the Leuna refinery, close to Leipzig in Germany
Metabolix CSO Dr. Oliver Peoples to Present Data at Ecochem Conference Demonstrating the Production of PHA-based Biopolymers and Biobased Chemicals using Second Generation Cellulosic Sugars
22 November 201322 November 2013 EU beschließt 70 Milliarden Euro für die Forschung Vom Programm „Horizont 2020“ sollen insbesondere kleine und mittlere Unternehmen profitieren
Horizon 2020: Experts wanted for biggest EU research programme yet European Parliament approves €80bn EU research budget
M&G Chemicals launches green revolution in the polyester chain Joint-venture with Chinese company Guozhen to supply straw biomass, use lignin by-product to feed a 45 MW cogeneration plant
Exclusive interview with Sebastian Søderberg, VP Novozymes: “The Bioeconomy reconciles growth, jobs and sustainability” Il bioeconomista's questions about bioeconomy, with special focus on European policies
Solarzelle auf Bio-Basis: RUB-Forscher erzeugen Strom statt Biomasse mit Fotosynthese treibenden Proteinen Photosysteme 1 und 2 effizient in Photovoltaikzelle integriert
Stanford study could lead to paradigm shift in organic solar cell research A new study by Stanford scientists overturns a widely held explanation for how organic photovoltaics turn sunlight into electricity
Tricking algae’s biological clock boosts production of drugs, biofuels Tricking algae’s biological clock to remain in its daytime setting can dramatically boost the amount of valuable compounds that these simple marine plants can produce when they are grown in constant light
Novasep appoints Nadege Laborde as president of its Industrial Biotech Business Unit This internal promotion strengthens the business unit and enhances the Executive Committee (COMEX)
DEINOVE’s Scientific Advisory Board welcomes Jacqueline Lecourtier as new President Her experience in the Scientific Management of French Institute of Petroleum (IFP) and then the General Management of the National Research Agency (ANR) will be very valuable in helping to reinforce the strategy and development of DEINOVE
21 November 201322 November 2013 Unlocking the universe of biobased (and not so biobased) materials In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, exotic materials are brought from outer space, but in the Digest Cinematic Universe, the most transformative materials are all around you. - Possibly in your trash.
Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market in Packaging, Textile, Agriculture, Transportation, Bio-Medical, Electronics and Others Global Industry Size, Company Share, Growth, Trends, Strategic Analysis and Forecast, 2012 - 2020
Landwirtschaftliche Phosphorrückgewinnung Forschungsprojekt PhosFarm will organischen Phosphatdünger aus landwirtschaftlichen Reststoffen gewinnen
CO2-Nutzung als Kraftstoff und Chemierohstoff steht in den Startlöchern Dynamische Technologie-Entwicklungen – Investoren warten auf Marktanreize
CO2 is ready to go as a fuel and chemical feedstock Dynamic technological developments – Investors await market incentives
Leading global brand companies join with WWF to encourage responsible development of plant-based plastics The Coca-Cola Company, Danone, Ford, H.J. Heinz Company, Nestle, Nike, Inc., Procter & Gamble, Unilever and World Wildlife Fund launch the Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance
Research Alliance for the microbial production and application of biopolymers Aim of research are specialised alginate components for medical product matrices and innovative textile industry
AMSilk startet den weltweiten Vertrieb von Kosmetikrohstoffen Erste und einzige funktionelle Seide, die in Kosmetikprodukten zum Einsatz kommt
AMSilk Starts Worldwide Distribution of Spidersilk as Cosmetic Ingredient First functional silk tested and approved for cosmetic formulations
20 November 201320 November 2013 Workshop “WPC zum Anfassen” Fortbildung im Rahmen des Fünften Deutschen WPC-Kongresses am 10. und 11. Dezember in Köln
INRO entwickelt Kriterien für nachhaltige Beschaffung von Biomasse Angestrebt sind Vereinbarungen mit der Industrie zur freiwilligen Zertifizierung nachwachsender Rohstoffe
Die Nickel-Lösung Stanford-Forscher haben eine Beschichtung gefunden, die Siliziumsolarzellen bei der solaren Wasserstoffgewinnung vor Korrosion schützt - und zugleich die Effizienz des Verfahrens erhöht