8 October 20216 October 2021 Wasserstoffwirtschaft in NRW auf Erfolgskurs Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie hat die Unterstützung einer Konzeptstudie zur Transformation des Ruhrgebiets in eine führende Wasserstoffmodellregion zugesagt
Biosfera setting the course for sustainable aviation and marine fuels BioSFerA: Biofuels production from Syngas FERmentation for Aviation and maritime use
Mit Nawaro die Landwirtschaft diversifizieren und Mehrnutzungsstrategien verfolgen Nachwachsende Rohstoffe können zu Bioökonomie, Biodiversität, Klima-, Boden- und Gewässerschutz beitragen sowie Einkommen für den Landwirt sichern
Pollution to products? Recycled carbon emissions are coming to consumer shelves Synthetic biology - like that used to make LanzaTech's products - could play a key part in the transition away from fossil fuels and to a climate-smarter economy
Bundesregierung beschließt Ausstieg aus Palmöl für die Kraftstoffproduktion Anstelle des Palmöls fördert der Bund künftig fortschrittliche Biokraftstoffe aus Abfall- und Reststoffen über eine Mindestquote
7 October 20211 October 2021 Woodly produces clear plastic packaging made from wood “We make achieving sustainability goals possible for large companies”
Carbon fibers without carbon emissions? Interview with Niklas Garoff, Business Development Manager at Stora Enso
Pond Technologies: „Die Welt braucht eine algenbasierte Bioökonomie Einzigartige Technologieplattform gilt als "First Mover" in dieser sich gerade erst formierenden Industrie
Tag des Kaffees: Deutsche Umwelthilfe und Bundesgütegemeinschaft Kompost warnen vor Greenwashing mit biologisch abbaubaren Kaffeekapseln Kaffeebranche versucht, das schlechte Image von Kaffeekapseln durch Produkte aus Bioplastik grün zu färben
Gamechanger for clean hydrogen production, Curtin research finds Curtin University research has identified a new, cheaper and more efficient electrocatalyst to make green hydrogen from water that could one day open new avenues for large-scale clean energy production
Wendepunkt für saubere Wasserstoffproduktion Entdeckung könnte weitreichende Auswirkungen auf die künftige nachhaltige Erzeugung grüner Kraftstoffe haben
New country infographics illustrate how BBI JU projects shape the European bioeconomy The illustrations include key data on BBI JU beneficiaries, projects, and applications for BBI JU funding, thus showing the relevance of the initiative for each country’s bioeconomy
Neues Forschungsprojekt: Maßgeschneiderte recycelte (Bio)-Kunststoffe per Computersimulation Noch immer existieren beim industriellen Einsatz von Bio- und recycelten Kunststoffen Unsicherheiten beim Verarbeitungsprozess - ein wesentlicher Hinderungsgrund für den Einsatz der nachhaltigen Werkstoffe
Danimer Scientific and Chevron Phillips Chemical Collaborate to Develop Technology for Lower-Cost Biodegradable Polymer Manufacturing Implementation of technology that transformed polyolefin production expected to drive higher-volume Rinnovo™ production at lower overall costs
Neuer Zahnersatz aus Zellulose und Proteinen Finnische Materialforscher entwickeln extrem festes Material mit sehr breiter Anwendungspalette
Ginkgo Bioworks, valued at $15B, begins trading today: Here’s how their business works Ginkgo Bioworks, a synthetic biology company now valued at around $15 billion, begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange today
BIO-LUTIONS gewinnt Brandenburger Innovationspreis 2021 Clean Tech Startup BIO-LUTIONS gewinnt gemeinsam mit Zelfo Technology den Brandenburger Innovationspreis im Cluster Kunststoffe und Chemie
5 October 202130 September 2021 Paccor to start bio-PP products for Orkla Company is one of the first rigid plastic manufacturers to produce bio-PP products
Paccor: Produktion von Bio-PP-Produkten für Orkla gestartet Nach eigenen Angaben einer der ersten Hersteller formfester Lebensmittelverpackungen, der Bio-PP-Produkte anbietet
Pond Technologies and Livalta, an AB Agri Company, Agree to Create World’s First Scalable Algae Plant utilizing Carbon Emissions for the Production of Protein used in Animal Feed Supply and Licensing Agreement with Livalta Valued at over $5 Million
Aufruf „Power-to-Liquid-Plattform“ des Verkehrsministeriums Chance für Biogas- und Bioethanol-Anlagen als Lieferanten von biobasiertem Kohlendioxid
LES EAUX DE CHANEL – Elegance and simplicity with a sustainable SULAPAC cap on top CHANEL has just announced new LES EAUX DE CHANEL fragrance bottle caps made with biobased Sulapac® material
Großer Fortschritt bei der Entwicklung von mikrobiellen Brennstoffzellen Forscher infundieren Bakterien mit Silber, um die Energieeffizienz von Brennstoffzellen zu verbessern
Researchers Infuse Bacteria with Silver to Improve Power Efficiency in Fuel Cells Living energy-recovery systems utilizing bacteria found in wastewater offer a one-two punch for environmental sustainability efforts
Green Chemicals Blog Comment: Gevo acquires Butamax patent estate Butamax Advanced Biofuels has been quiet in its bio-isobutanol activities as the company went through reorganization following DuPont’s merger with Dow
4 October 20216 October 2021 European bioeconomy robust as bio-based industry turnover jumps to 780 billion EUR The analysis of the 2018 Eurostat data shows that the turnover of the total bioeconomy, including food and beverages and the primary sectors of agriculture and forestry had an increase of around 25% since 2008
OECD Science, Technology and Industry Policy paper: Guidance for a Biorefining roadmap for Thailand Experts of the OECD and nova-Institute have written a Guidance Report for Biorefineries in Thailand in the framework of the project “Realising the Circular Bioeconomy”. The work was part of the umbrella of the Thailand Country Programme (TCP), an OECD-wide programme of work wholly supported through voluntary contributions by Thailand.
Ginkgo Bioworks to Begin Trading Today as NYSE: DNA with Over $1.6 Billion in Proceeds New capital expected to fund the growth of Ginkgo's leading cell programming platform
MICHELIN’s airless tire, tested and approved! Michelin to make tyres containing recycled plastic by 2024 - MICHELIN Uptis, the airless prototype tire was fitted to the e-Mini at the Munich Motor Show, was unanimously approved. The proof on video!
Recycling-Reifen der Zukunft auf der IAA: Bei Michelin wandert Plastik aus der Tonne auf die Felge Ab 2024 wird der weltweit bekannte Reifenhersteller Michelin recyceltes Plastik in Reifen verarbeiten
Gevo Acquires Butamax Patent Estate The Asset Purchase Agreement provides Gevo with direct ownership and management over the entire known isobutanol patent portfolio of Butamax
Neste Kapitalmarkttag 2021: Fortschritte bei Strategieumsetzung, Wandel durch Innovation Innovationen sind für den Erfolg des Unternehmens weiter von entscheidender Bedeutung und für mindestens einer seiner Innovationsplattformen möchte man bis 2030 industriellen Maßstab erreichen
Neste Capital Markets Day 2021: Delivering on strategy and renewal through innovation Company is targeting commercial-scale operations in at least one of their current innovation business platforms by 2030
SynBio: The Science Behind LanzaTech’s Success At its heart, LanzaTech is a cutting-edge synthetic biology or “SynBio” venture, as Wikipedia describes, “…a multidisciplinary area of research that seeks to create new biological parts, devices, and systems, or to redesign systems that are already found in nature."
An exclusive interview with Jason Robinson, CEO of Evoco "The growing awareness with both producers and consumers slowly starts to shift the scale. As a result, there is a demand for green solutions – and we’re here to deliver those" said Jason Robinson
1 October 202128 September 2021 Chinese Scientists Report Starch Synthesis from CO2 Researchers of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) designed a chemoenzymatic system as well as an artificial starch anabolic route consisting of only 11 core reactions to convert CO2 into starch
Stärkesynthese aus Kohlendioxid Die künstliche Synthese kann Stärke aus CO2 mit einer 8,5-fach höheren Effizienz als die Stärkebiosynthese in Mais produzieren
Coffee pod convenience without the landfill guilt Jabil Packaging Solutions co-developed the compostable coffee capsule with Productos Solubles S.A. (Prosol), a leading European coffee roaster
Closing the loop for paper-coated packaging and serviceware: now compostable AND recyclable with Luminy® from Total Corbion PLA Coating a paperboard application with Luminy® PLA now also supports mechanical/material recyclability within existing recycling streams
Für eine kostengünstigere Wasserstoff-Produktion Effiziente Wasser- und Harnstoff-Elektrolyse an bimetallischen Dotter/Schale-Nanopartikeln
Cheaper hydrogen production Efficient water and urea electrolysis with bimetallic yolk-shell nanoparticles
3D BioFibR Inc. Raises New Capital to Scale Up Manufacturing in an Oversubscribed Round Biofibre manufacturing company has raised over $700,000 which will be used to scale-up manufacturing capabilities of their collagen and spider silk fibres
Forest policy splits Nordic lawmakers in the European Parliament Leading lawmakers from the Socialist and the Greens group in the European Parliament held contrasting views on forest policy during a EURACTIV event earlier this month
30 September 202130 September 2021 The winners of the last innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation” transformed CO2 into methanol, cleaning agents, plastic packaging or surfactants. What technology or product in the field of CCU have you developed? nova-Institute and YNCORIS together with CO2 Value Europe are looking forward to your application for the innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2022”. The award will be granted at the well-established “Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals”, 23–24 March 2022 in Cologne (hybrid event)
New enzyme expands the role of biological ingredients for laundry detergents Novozymes launches the natural and biodegradable detergent ingredient Pristine® to address some of the biggest unsolved consumer challenges within the laundry category. This ground-breaking enzyme tackles malodor and discoloration at the very source, setting a new threshold for detergent performance
The BMW i Vision Circular This innovative electric powered four-seater has been designed according to circular economy principles across the board
Team von Continental, Fraunhofer IME und Universität Münster für Deutschen Zukunftspreis nominiert Gemeinsames Forschungsprojekt „Nachhaltige Reifen durch Löwenzahn – Innovationen aus Biologie, Technik und Landwirtschaft“ zeigt, dass neue, alternative Rohstoffversorgung möglich ist