18 April 202415 April 2024 Avocado tree waste used to make sustainable food packaging A material derived from avocado pruning waste and bio-polyethylene combines high strength with biodegradability
12 April 20247 April 2024 Algae asphalt paves way for cleaner roads 60 million tons of hot-mix asphalt pavement laid on the road each year in the US alone and the scale of the asphalt hazard is likely to be enormous
10 April 20244 April 2024 UPM launches new biostimulant product range as a long-term solution for sustainable agriculture Proven benefits for a broad range of crops cultivated in fields and greenhouses with a significantly optimized environmental footprint compared to incumbent fossils-based products
5 April 20244 April 2024 Thermal Solutions for Green Buildings The BIOBUILD project will design and showcase protype wooden houses with innovative wallboards and parquet and evaluate energy saving performance as well as recyclability in Sweden and Spain
Rice researchers develop 3D-printed wood from its own natural components Researchers at Rice University have unlocked the potential to use 3D printing to make sustainable wood structures, offering a greener alternative to traditional manufacturing methods
3 April 202427 March 2024 CO2-negative construction thanks to new composite material A new composite material is finding its way into the construction industry. Made from natural stone, carbon fibers and biochar, it is an alternative to reinforced concrete. It is characterized by a particularly good CO2 balance
CO2-negatives Bauen durch neuartigen Verbundwerkstoff Ein neuer Verbundwerkstoff hält Einzug in die Bauindustrie. Hergestellt aus Naturstein, Carbonfasern und Biokohle ist er eine Alternative zu Stahlbeton. Eine besonders gute CO2-Bilanz zeichnet ihn aus
21 March 202415 March 2024 Avantium: Finanzierung des neuen FDCA-Werkes gesichert 80 Prozent des Erlöses aus der Kapitalerhöhung werden für die Fertigstellung und Inbetriebnahme der FDCA-Anlage und der dort genutzten YXY-Technologie an Dritte verwendet, verbleibende Mittel fließen u.a. in die Gewinnung von Glycolsäure und anderer Rohstoffe aus CO2
20 March 202418 March 2024 Focus on additives: Fully bio-based and solvent-free polyester polyol for two-component polyurethane coatings In this work, the development of fully bio-based and solvent-free polyester polyol used for two-component polyurethane coatings on industrial scale is presented
14 March 202410 March 2024 The PROSPLIGN project: Fundacion MEDINA participates as a partner in the launch of a €3.4 Million Project on Lignin Bioprospecting Kicking off a €3.4 Million Project on Lignin Bioprospecting
Neues EU-Projekt gestartet Hauptziel des Projekts PROSPLIGN ist die Erforschung des bioaktiven Potenzials von Lignin – einem natürlichen, reichlich vorhandenen und nachhaltigen Biopolymer
13 March 20248 March 2024 British cleantech Sonichem secures €1.4 million to convert sawdust into high-value bio-based chemicals The investment will be used to further develop its technology and finalise plans for a biorefinery plant — the first of its kind
12 March 20247 March 2024 Does This Patent Signal a Turning Point in Sustainable Plastics? The new US patent for a “lignin-based bioplastic material” is restrictive in its wording, but the process has potential to be far-reaching
7 March 20247 March 2024 Biodegradable materials: Packaged in beer Empa researchers have extracted nanocellulose from a waste product of beer brewing and processed it into an aerogel. The high-quality biodegradable material could be used in food packaging
Bioabbaubare Materialien: In Bier verpackt Empa-Forschende haben aus einem Abfallprodukt der Bierbrauerei Nanocellulose gewonnen und diese zu einem Aerogel verarbeitet. Der hochwertige Werkstoff könnte in Lebensmittelverpackungen zum Einsatz kommen
5 March 202429 February 2024 Neue biobasierte Hartschäume aus Ligninsulfonaten für die Automobilindustrie Forschungsverbund mit Beteiligung der Volkswagen AG entwickelt Schäume mit einem Ligninanteil von über 90 Prozent für Kernelemente von Pkw-Stoßfängern
29 February 202426 February 2024 Plant waste for adhesives and packaging with mechanochemistry The FUSTARISE Project, promoted by AIMPLAS aims to find more sustainable solutions to give plant waste from agriculture and forestry a second life in the form of sustainable bio-based products such as capsules and adhesives
23 February 202420 February 2024 Inexpensive, carbon-neutral biofuels are finally possible In addition to better lignin utilization the innovative biomass pretreatment technology also proposes to produce renewable chemicals
Kostengünstige, kohlenstoffneutrale Biokraftstoffe sind endlich möglich Innovative Biomasse-Vorbehandlungstechnologie sieht neben einer besseren Ligninverwertung auch die Produktion von erneuerbaren Chemikalien vor
21 February 202421 February 2024 Bio-based innovations for industrial applications: stakeholder event on 24 April 2024 in Brussels presents latest breakthroughs and key findings from research on circular bio-based solutions Organised by two EU-funded research projects, CHAMPION and PERFECOAT, this stakeholder event is dedicated to the latest developments in bio-based solutions for a variety of materials such as coatings, paints, adhesives and detergents
19 February 202413 February 2024 The “keystone species” of the sustainable bioeconomy Like every bioeconomy sector, the industries around biobased chemicals and biomaterials depend on the living world. Certain species hold immense importance in biobased supply chains – particularly crop species that are usually destined for human food. Among the most important is corn, which makes up 80% of current bio-based plastics
16 February 202412 February 2024 Natural Fiber Composites Sustainable Alternatives for Various Applications
14 February 20244 February 2024 Sonichem is leading a £600K Innovate UK-funded consortium to revolutionise the automotive industry with sustainable, bio-based materials One emerging solution to this problem is biorefining, which offers a method of processing low-carbon feedstocks into intermediate chemicals that can be made into renewable plastics for vehicles
13 February 20244 February 2024 Aston University scientists to tackle challenges of converting rice straw into the next generation of biofuels Plant dry matter such as rice straw is seen as a better alternative to current crops because it doesn’t affect food security
6 February 20241 February 2024 Characterization of new cellulose fiber extracted from second generation Bitter Albizia tree The present work examines the physical, thermal tensile, and chemical properties of wood skin fibers obtained from second generation Bitter Albizia (BA) tree skin
1 February 202424 January 2024 Lignin: Natural filler brings functionality Together with the Polish member of the Cypriot Synergy Horizon Group, KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH, Laatzen, Germany, has now developed a process for producing a 100% bio-based reinforced thermoplastic: lignin-reinforced PLA
Lignin: Natürlicher Füllstoff bringt Funktionalität Gemeinsam mit dem polnischen Mitglied der zypriotischen Synergy Horizon Gruppe hat KraussMaffei Extrusion ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines zu 100% biobasierten verstärkten Thermoplasten entwickelt
22 January 202412 January 2024 The Fab Finns, the Top 20 Bioproducts from the bioeconomy’s forest heartland In Finland, although it's known as the "Quiet Country", there have come several innovative products without any spectacular performances
15 January 202416 January 2024 Invitation to the Stakeholder Event “Bio-Based Innovations for Industrial Applications“ 24 April 2024, 9:00-17:00 CET, Brussels, Belgium
4 January 202420 December 2023 Wood materials make for reliable organic solar cells Kraft lignin improves the stability in organic solar cells thanks to its ability to form hydrogen bonds that acts as a sort of glue
Holzmaterialien ermöglichen zuverlässige organische Solarzellen Kraftlignin verbessert die Stabilität von organischen Solarzellen dank seiner Fähigkeit, Wasserstoffbrücken zu bilden, die wie eine Art Klebstoff wirken
2 January 202418 December 2023 SDSU researcher turning switchgrass into bioplastics A new study from Janaswamy's lab has demonstrated how a transparent and strong biodegradable film can be derived from switchgrass (Pancium virgatum), a perennial prairie tallgrass native to North America
Lignovations Closes Seed Round Significant step toward advancing Lignovations‘ mission to grow the biomaterial industry with sustainable, lignin-based alternatives
Announcing the formation of New Energy Farmers LLC, a biomass aggregation company Because top-quality biomass is critical to efficient refinery operation and delivery of climate-healing products, over the past decade the New Energy Aggregation System was developed to assure a continuous supply of clean, dry stover in tight, compact bales
14 December 20238 December 2023 Sustainable, plant-based menstrual pads could improve access to hygiene products Researchers at Stanford have designed a process for turning sisal fibers into absorbent material, creating an opportunity for the local, sustainable manufacture of hygiene products that many communities need
8 December 20234 December 2023 Researchers Successfully Convert Wood Composite into Sustainable Ceramics The breakthrough is a part of the BioC4HiTech project, funded through the Austrian Production of the Future program, and is seen as a major advancement in the field of biomaterials
1 December 202330 November 2023 UPM and VAUDE showcase the future of fabrics at ISPO Munich 2023 with first ever fleece jacket made from wood-based polyester In a close collaboration the partners produced outerwear made with bio-based chemicals to prove that the shift towards renewable materials in textiles is possible already today
Weltweit erste Fleecejacke aus holzbasiertem Polyester: UPM und VAUDE geben auf der ISPO München 2023 Einblick in die fossilfreie Zukunft der Textilindustrie In enger Zusammenarbeit wurde Oberbekleidung aus biobasierten Chemikalien hergestellt, um zu beweisen, dass die Textilindustrie schon heute auf erneuerbare Materialien umsteigen kann
28 November 202323 November 2023 Studenten entwickeln Konzept zum Schwarzlaugen-Recycling Nutzung von Nebenprodukten der Papierindustrie für eine nachhaltigere chemische Industrie
17 November 202316 November 2023 Lignin coating makes geotextiles made from environmentally friendly natural fibers durable The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) are developing a bio-based protective coating that extends their service life
Ligninbeschichtung macht Geotextilien aus umweltfreundlichen Naturfasern haltbar Die Deutschen Institute für Textil- und Faserforschung Denkendorf (DITF) wollen eine biobasierte Schutzbeschichtung entwickeln, die deren Lebensdauer verlängert
15 November 20239 November 2023 Microbial Upcycling of Waste PET to Adipic Acid A de novo biosynthesis pathway is reported in the bacterium Escherichia coli to convert terephthalate waste from post-consumer and industrial PET samples into the industrial chemical and nylon precursor adipic acid
8 November 20232 November 2023 Sustainable feedstocks: Accelerating recarbonization in chemicals Reducing greenhouse gases is essential for chemical companies to remain competitive. Investing in feedstock sources and conversion technologies can help close the gap to net zero
9 October 20234 October 2023 UPM selects Brenntag as sole European distributor of its new bio-based MEG Brenntag aims to be a leader in the responsible distribution of sustainable chemicals and ingredients and shaping the sustainability agenda of the industry
UPM wählt Brenntag als exklusiven europäischen Vertriebspartner für sein neues BioMEG Brenntag möchte Distributionsführer für nachhaltige Chemikalien und Inhaltsstoffe werden, um so die Nachhaltigkeitsagenda in der Industrie mitzugestalten
4 October 202327 September 2023 Making aviation fuel from biomass MIT researchers are converting the plant material lignin into hydrocarbon molecules that could help make jet fuel 100 percent sustainable
Lignovations Triumphs in IFSCC Sustainability Challenge Lignovations was chosen as a winner of the challenge for the groundbreaking introduction of LignoGuard® – an upcycled natural ingredient derived from lignin, a component found in plants
28 September 202322 September 2023 Greener sun protection from plants, bacteria, and algae A spinoff from OSU developed a bio-sunsreen by using a biosynthesis method to grow the Zebrafish’s anti-UV compound inside the bodies of rapidly reproducing microorganisms
25 September 202320 September 2023 Efficiently coloring a wide variety of bioplastics using ROWASOL liquid colors Liquid colors can offer several advantages in this area and all common thermoplastics can be colored with the liquid universal carriers
Mit ROWASOL Flüssigfarben verschiedenste Biokunststoffe effizient einfärben Flüssigfarben bieten gleich mehrere Vorteile - und es können alle gängigen thermoplastischen Kunststoffe eingefärbt werden