21 June 202220 June 2022 Superwürmer, die sich durch Plastikmüll fressen Langfristiges Ziel ist die Entwicklung von Enzymen zum Abbau von Kunststoffabfällen
Mit Sonnenlicht die Chemie-Industrie nachhaltiger machen Solargetriebene Katalysatoren erhöhen Effizienz
20 June 202215 June 2022 Researchers from Goethe University Frankfurt develop new biobattery for hydrogen storage A team of microbiologists from Goethe University Frankfurt has succeeded in using bacteria for the controlled storage and release of hydrogen. This is an important step in the search for carbon-neutral energy sources in the interest of climate protection. The corresponding paper has now been published in the scientific journal “Joule"
Forscher der Goethe-Universität entwickeln neue Biobatterie zur Speicherung von Wasserstoff Einem Team von Mikrobiologen der Goethe-Universität ist es gelungen, mit Hilfe von Bakterien Wasserstoff kontrolliert zu speichern und wieder abzugeben. Auf der Suche nach CO2-neutralen Energieträgern im Interesse des Klimaschutzes ist dies ein wichtiger Schritt. Das entsprechende Paper ist nun in der renommierten Fachzeitschrift „Joule“ erschienen
The Vallès School of Architecture presents a construction prototype made from corn and sunflower stalks The Interdisciplinary Group on Building Science and Technology (GICITED), linked to the UPC’s Vallès School of Architecture (ETSAV), participates in the cross-border project SAVASCO, which aims to develop new bio-based materials to minimise the environmental impact of construction. In this context, the ETSAV has developed a sustainable building prototype made from corn and sunflower stalks, which was presented on 6 May
Green aviation fuels could save 5 million tonnes of CO2 in 2030 Sustainable fuel manufacturers in Europe could produce 1.83 million tonnes of e-kerosene in 2030, saving about 5 Mt of CO2, a new forecast by Transport & Environment finds
Neuer Standort in Australien: Thyssenkrupp expandiert in den Wasserstoff-Gigawatt-Markt Bis 2030 hat Australien das Potenzial, bis zu 500.000 t Wasserstoff zu exportieren, um die prognostizierte Nachfrage von 2.489.000 t allein in Japan und Südkorea zu decken
thyssenkrupp nucera strategically expands into a market that is to become a gigawatt star and opens new office in Perth, Australia By 2030, Australia has the potential to export up to 500,000 tonnes of hydrogen per year to meet 2,489,000 tonnes of predicted demand by Japan and South Korea alone
Red Rock Biofuels Holdings, Inc. Awarded U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant Award funds Red Rock Biofuels Holdings, Inc. (“Red Rock”) to Convert Post-Fire Charred Waste Woody Biomass to Sustainable Aviation Fuel & Renewable Diesel
BTC Europe und NXTLEVVEL Biochem unterzeichnen Vereinbarung über den Vertrieb von biobasierten und biologisch abbaubaren Lösungsmitteln in Europa Die europäische Vertriebsorganisation der BASF und der führende Hersteller von Chemikalien aus Biomasse erweitern gemeinsam das Angebot an Lösungsmitteln auf Basis von Lävulinsäure in Europa
BTC Europe and NXTLEVVEL Biochem sign agreement to distribute biobased and biodegradable solvents throughout Europe BASF’s European distribution organization and the leading manufacturer of biomass-derived chemicals join forces to expand offerings of levulinate solvents across Europe
17 June 202215 June 2022 SGP BioEnergy Announces World’s Largest Advanced Biofuel Production Facility Once complete in five years, Biorefineria Ciudad Dorada in Panama, will be the largest advanced biorefinery and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production platform in the world - producing 180,000 barrels per day
TECNARO und JOMA-POLYTEC gründen Joint-Venture ARBOTRADE GmbH Unternehmen wollen gemeinsam Produkte aus Biokunststoffen für die Aufforstung von Wäldern vermarkten
Scotland’s industrial biotechnology sector anticipated to surpass £1 billion turnover milestone by 2025 Updated National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology outlines new ambitions for Scotland’s bioeconomy, including reaching a target of 220 companies operating in the sector and more than 4,000 employees by 2025
Fraunhofer process increases methane yield from biogas plants The researchers have further plans to scale up to 500 kilowatts by 2025 and again to one to two megawatts by 2026
Methan statt CO2: Fraunhofer-Verfahren erhöht Methanausbeute von Biogasanlagen Bis zum Jahr 2025 planen die Forschenden eine Hochskalierung auf 500 Kilowatt, bis 2026 soll die Anlage gar ein bis zwei Megawatt Leistung erzeugen
SCALITE, a marble like material made from fish scales Fish waste like bones, heads, fins, and scales often end up in landfills. Erik de Laurens wants to change that, one gorgeous tile at a time
15 June 202211 June 2022 BASF offers range of chemical intermediates with product carbon footprint significantly below global market average The outcome of the analysis shows that due to the production set-up the PCF of a range of BASF’s chemical intermediates is significantly below the global average PCF of the corresponding third-party chemicals
BASF bietet verschiedene chemische Zwischenprodukte mit CO2-Fußabdruck signifikant unter dem globalen Marktdurchschnitt an Ergebnis der Analyse zeigt, dass der PCF mehrerer chemischer Zwischenprodukte von BASF signifikant unter dem weltweiten Durchschnittswert des PCF der entsprechenden Produkte von Drittanbietern liegt
World Bioproduct Day 7 July 2022 – a new digital biorefinery service published During the campaign any stakeholders of the circular bioeconomy can share their story of their favourite bioproduct via social media by using the hashtag #bioproductday2022 and/or #bioproductday
Spannend für Kinder – Gut für die Umwelt: Erste nachhaltige PLAYMOBIL-Produktreihe WILTOPIA startet Zum Einsatz kommen PCR-Kunststoffe - also Kunststoffe, die von KonsumentInnen bereits genutzt und anschließend dem Recycling-Kreislauf zugeführt wurden – sowie biobasierte Kunststoffe
Global Bioenergies receives first orders from a number of major cosmetics players totalling several tonnes of Isonaturane® 12 Bio-sourced version of isododecane is manufactured entirely in France from locally sourced raw materials and meets ISO 16128 requirements in terms of naturalness in cosmetics products
14 June 20228 June 2022 Grün gegründet: Carbonauten sehen in Pflanzenkohle eine Lösung zur Klimakrise Die Kreislaufwirtschaft lebt von neuen Ideen und kreativen Köpfen. Jeden Dienstag stellen wir hier ein Greentech-Start-up mit seiner Geschäftsidee vor
Polycarbonates from renewable hydrocarbons More and more traditional producers of polycarbonates use waste carbon feedstock and/or the mass balance approach to bring certified renewable products made from biobased hydrocarbons to market
Capturing carbon with crops, trees and bioenergy MSU researchers find an integrated approach to land management practices can reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere far more than earlier estimates
Topsoe technology to support Cresta’s renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel production in Canada The startup of the site for production of renewable fuels is expected in second half of 2022
13 June 20228 June 2022 BIOPOLYMER-Award: Winners come from Belgium, Brazil and Germany The abundance of international high-quality applications was an exciting and demanding task for the jury of the BIOPOLYMER Innovation Awards this year again
BIOPOLYMER-Award: Preisträger kommen aus Belgien, Brasilien und Deutschland Die Fülle hochwertiger internationaler Bewerbungen stellte die Jury des BIOPOLYMER Innovation Awards in diesem Jahr wieder vor eine spannende und anspruchsvolle Aufgabe
Textile Filter Testing Shows Promise for Carbon Capture North Carolina State University scientists developed a possible new carbon capture technology
A series of EU Parliament votes on Fit for 55 sends wrong signals on industry decarbonisation & bioeconomy development The Committee’s vote notably fails to provide a concrete solution for exports, while accelerating free allowances phasing-out and threatening the existing indirect carbon cost compensation scheme
Nachhaltiges Polyamid für Smartphones & Co Solvay macht sein Portfolio an Hochleistungspolyamiden nachhaltiger. So gibt es jetzt biobasierte Typen für Smartphones, Tablets und Laptops
Biobased succinic acid: Is the sustainable route becoming economically viable once more? Industrial biotechnology with an innovative purification process and chemical catalysis presents an alternative way to convert renewable feedstocks into chemicals for use in a wide variety of everyday products
From the packet into your food: what harmful substances are in food packaging? The Basel researchers are focusing on food packaging made from plastics
Von der Tüte ins Essen: Welche Schadstoffe sind im Verpackungsmaterial? Die Basler Forschenden richten ihren Fokus auf Lebensmittelverpackungen aus Kunststoff
10 June 202210 June 2022 Urine, bacteria, and calcium: A green and simple recipe for biocement The result is a solid block of material that's resistant to water seepage, and that is the same color as the original sand or soil while the whole production process takes place at room temperature
Einführung von Covation Biomaterials: Bereitstellung innovativer, leistungsstarker, biobasierter Materialien in grossem Maßstab Nach Schulterschluss mit dem Unternehmen Huafong wird DuPont Biomaterials zu Covation Biomaterials
Learning from nature: biosynthesis of cyanobacterin opens up new class of natural compounds for applications in medicine and agriculture Researchers in the groups of Prof. Tobias Gulder from TU Dresden and Prof. Tanja Gulder from Leipzig University have succeeded in understanding the biosynthetic mechanisms for the production of the natural product cyanobacterin, which in Nature is produced in small quantities by the cyanobacteria Scytonema hofmanni
Nach dem Vorbild der Natur: Biosynthese von Cyanobacterin eröffnet neue Naturstoffklasse für Anwendungen in Medizin und Landwirtschaft Forschenden der Arbeitsgruppen um Prof. Tobias Gulder von der TU Dresden und Prof. Tanja Gulder von der Universität Leipzig ist es erstmals gelungen, die biosynthetischen Mechanismen zur Herstellung des Naturstoffs Cyanobacterin, der von der Blaualge Scytonema hofmanni in der Natur in kleinen Mengen produziert wird, aufzuklären
9 June 20224 June 2022 Lenzing boosts circularity and traceability through collaboration with UTEXBEL Together both firms to provide 80,000 prison personnel shirts for FPS Justice security guards using fabric with TENCEL™ branded lyocell fibers with REFIBRA™ technology
Lenzing fördert Kreislaufwirtschaft und Rückverfolgbarkeit durch die Zusammenarbeit mit UTEXBEL Zusammen wollen die beiden Unternehmen Uniformen für die belgische Justizbehörde (FOD) unter Verwendung von TENCEL™ Markenfasern mit REFIBRA™ Technologie und recyceltem Polyester produzieren
New EFI study launched – Maintaining and enhancing forest biodiversity in Europe Forest biodiversity is more than just a mixture of species, as it concerns gene pools, structural and functional diversity as well as scale aspects that range from a single tree to entire regions
Licht statt Strom: Eine neue Art von „grünem Wasserstoff“ An der TU Wien gelangen wichtige Schritte in diese Richtung: Auf atomarer Skala konnte eine neue Kombination von Katalysatoren entwickelt werden, die mit kostengünstigen Materialien diese Aufgabe lösen kann
Light Instead of Electricity: A New Kind of “Green Hydrogen” At TU Wien, important steps have now been taken: on an atomic scale, scientists realized a new combination of molecular and solid-state catalysts that can do the job relying only on relatively inexpensive materials
Veolia And Metsä Fibre Produce Bio-Methanol From Pulp Mill Waste Veolia will build a crude methanol refinery connected with Metsä Fibre’s Äänekoski bioproduct mill in a €50-million investment which is supported by from the Finnish ministry of economy and employment
Auramarine introduces methanol fuel supply system for marine engines Auramarine Ltd has invested in the development of one of the industry’s first methanol fuel supply units to meet the demand for methanol as a promising future fuel
Launch of covation biomaterials: delivering innovative, high-performance, bio-based materials at scale Covation biomaterials, a leading global company offering bio-based solutions, launched as an independent business, following the acquisition of dupont biomaterials by the huafon group
8 June 20224 June 2022 Scientists make plastic more degradable under UV light Scientists at Bath found that incorporating sugar units into polymers makes them more degradable when exposed to UV light
Hinzufügen von Zucker: Wissenschaftlern gelingt es, PLA-3D-Druck-Material auch mit UV-Licht biologisch abbaubar zu machen Forscher der University of Bath haben herausgefunden, dass das sonst nur unter strengen industriellen Bedingungen biologisch abbaubare PLA mit Sonnenlicht schneller kompostiert, wenn Zucker dabei ist
Why the EU’s Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act correctly lists bio-based plastics as “green investments” The Climate Delegated Act supplementing the Regulation clearly supports “plastics derived wholly or partially from renewable feedstock” as “substantially contributing to climate change mitigation”