30 November 2012 Groundbreaking GreenSky London aviation biofuels plant edges closer to take-off British Airways commits $500M to fuel from GreenSky London plant
ORNL develops lignin-based thermoplastic conversion process Simple chemical processes leads to the development of crosslinked rubber-like material with accretion
29 November 2012 A new cellulose bioplastics “CELBLEN EC” based on non-edible wood resources Alternative to PLA - future use of cellulose ester-based plastics in glasses
Garbage bug may help lower the cost of biofuel UoI researchers find key cellulosic ethanol bacterium in garbage dump
ThyssenKrupp Elevator introduces enviromax, first performance-improving vegetable-based hydraulic fluid Enviromax, says ThyssenKrupp Elevators, offers minimal effects on the environment and can extend the life of an elevator
Anellotech licenses p-xylene technology from UMass Amherst Economical production of renewable p-xylene from non-food biomass with lower-cost renewable PET possible
Biopolymere: Werkstoffe mit vielen Facetten Egal ob in der Textilindustrie, Medizin oder Erdölindustrie - Dem Einsatzspektrum der grünen Kunststoffe sind kaum Grenzen gesetzt
In der EU27 stammt nahezu die Hälfte der erneuerbaren Energie von Holz und Holzabfällen Produktion und Verbrauch von Holz in der EU27 - Anteile von über 80% in Estland, Litauen, Finnland und Polen
Biotechnologie – Vorstände wappnen sich für die Zukunft Unternehmertum, Innovations-Management und Konvergenz von Technologien
Siliciumcarbid aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen Patentierte Technologie aus leicht zu kultivierenden Rohstoffen
27 November 2012 Brain AG: Mit 60 Millionen Euro auf Wachstumskurs Weg vom Öl hin zu biologischen Produkten und Prozessen - Brain AG will ihr Spektrum in der biologisierten Industrie erweitern
26 November 2012 Teijin’s Bio-derived Polyester Fiber Used in Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle ECO CIRCLE Plantfiber goes into mass-production for automotive seats and Interior
Bioengineered Marine Algae Expands Environments Where Biofuels Can Be Produced Biofuel crop soon in the sea, in the brackish waters of the tidelands and agricultural areas possible
Praj flags off its Industrial Biobased Product facility Commences production and supply of Livestock Health & Nutrition Products
25 November 2012 Why does China need all those soybeans? China pushing back on ethanol production amidst higher demand for meat
Plant-Microbial Fuel Cell generates electricity from living plants Wageningen UR research team see green energy-producing roofs could become a reality in the next few years
23 November 2012 Global Bioplastics Market Analyzed by Transparency Market Research Market report states global synthetic and bio-based biodegradable market to hit $7.8 billion by 2018
Thorsten Eggert: Der Enzym-Optimierer Der Evocatal AG- Gründer über die Entwicklung maßgeschneiderter Enzyme und die biotechnologische Produktion von Feinchemikalien
22 November 2012 Plastic packaging industry is moving towards completely bio-based products Bio-based plastic packaging produced using the new technique also offers superior quality
Naturfaserverstärkte Gestellelemente für den Stückguttransport Fördertechnik auf Basis von Holzverbundwerkstoffen
Green chemistry: The sweet conversion of a by-product The waste plant materials remaining from palm oil extraction processes can now be converted into a useful sugar
Brazil’s Petrobras plans to start producing ethanol in 2014 Sugar-grown supplies of molasses for ethanol production in Mozambique
Japan: Sonnenlicht-getriebene CO<sub>2</sub>-Fixierung Verwendung von Kohlendioxid als Kohlenstoffquelle nach dem Prinzip der natürlichen Photosynthese
Die Biotech-Offensive der Chemieindustrie Stimmungswandel in der Industrie: Investitionen in der Biotechnologie
Clariant: “Zucker wird uns die Zukunft versüßen.” Biopolymere - unglaublich vielseitige und leistungsfähige Lösungen aus der Natur
20 November 2012 Global Costs of Biomass Power Outdated renewable energy cost data may be stymieing growth, but experts are working to collect and present the truth to policymakers
Little Big Tech: Can Fischer-Tropsch technology work at smaller scale? Velocys is seeking to make F-T work economically with micro-reactors
Bio-based Materials Can Replace Petroleum in Over $100 Billion Worth of Polymers Bioplastics are ready to take on petro-polymers in major applications like industrial parts, coatings, and packaging, says Lux Research
Algen können Energie aus anderen Pflanzen ziehen Überraschendes Forschungsergebnis von Biologen der Universität Bielefeld in Online-Journal "Nature Communications" veröffentlicht
19 November 2012 Gevo Wins in Federal Appeals Court Ruling Further Strengthens Gevo’s Position Versus Butamax in Patent Dispute
“SiBiCos” – New Silica Biopolymer Hybridmaterials and Composites Bioencapsulation becomes more and more important in the field of white biotechnology
New Recombinant Production of Design Rhamnolipids – Optimized Biosurfactant Fermentation Process Genetically modified non-pathogenic host cell to produce favoured rhamnolipids in high yields
Procter and Gamble files patent for eco-friendly package invention The patent includes the invention of a flexible barrier package with a sealant that contains biobased content of about 85%
Pflanzen statt Erdöl: Neue Alternativen zu fossilen Ressourcen Das BMELV liefert Daten und Hintergründe zur biobasierten Wirtschaft und informiert über umweltfreundliche Innovationen
17 November 2012 Giant reed seen as biofuel – or another kudzu disaster Intentional introduction of energy crops may create the next invasive species catastrophe
16 November 2012 U.S. Department of Agriculture lists DSM EcoPaXX polyamide 410 grades in “BioPreferred” Catalog of biobased products EcoPaXX has been shown to be 100% carbon neutral from cradle to gate
Algal Scientific Corporation Takes Home $500,000 Cash Grand Prize at the 2012 Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition Kymeira Advanced Materials Awarded $25,000 for Best Student Business Idea
Eco-toothbrush made from bamboo to hit the market early 2013 With every brush purchased Bogobrush has pledged to donate a toothbrush to someone in need
Marine Biopolymers looking to build pilot plant for sodium alginate production Seaweed technology could create 40 news jobs for island community
Novel pretreatment for Cellulosic Bio-Ethanol production “Glycerol Bio-refinery process” Leaf Energy closer to patent grant for Bio-Ethanol production process
Kleiner Pilz mit großen Chancen Mikrobiologen der Universität Jena: Kooperation zur Verbesserung eines Pilzes, der bei der Erdölförderung eingesetzt wird
15 November 2012 New ink formulated to print living human tissue The UOW developed replacements for diseased or damaged body parts
14 November 2012 World-first wooden wind turbine starts spinning in Germany The prototype TimberTower is currently undergoing testing, but should be connected to the power grid