Towards mineralised mycelium biocomposites: optimising fungal growth and ureolytic biomineralisation
KU Leuven researchers investigated the optimal conditions for fungal growth and microbial calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) for mineralising matrices of MBCs, with the aim of enhancing MBC properties
High value, zero waste – ATB researchers conceptualise novel biorefinery
Researchers from Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy in Potsdam recently published a concept paper in the scientific Biofuel Research Journal, which combines common bioeconomy models into a comprehensive concept
Parkside hits sustainable sweet spot with compostable pack for Datekin Sukkari date launch
The cradle-to-cradle packaging design, which is guaranteed to break down in several weeks, synergises with Lama’s sustainability messaging, complementing the all-natural dates with a pack that breaks down naturally
OCOchem prepares to flip the switch on tech for turning captured CO2 into industrial chemicals
OCOchem will start using its electrolyzer cells to turn CO2 into formic acid and other formate compounds to replace petroleum as a feedstock for products such as clean hydrogen fuel, animal feed and fertilizer
Bio-based raw materials and the role of certification in building and construction – Interview with 3-CO’s advisory board member Martin Behrens
In a recent webinar by the EU-funded 3-CO project, Martin Behrens from Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR) gave an overview on bio-based construction materials and their certification, and presented the Quality Seal for Sustainable Buildings (QNG). His insights are now available as webinar recording and in an in-depth interview
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