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18 August 20209 September 2021

‘Blinking” Crystals May Convert CO2 into Fuels

Unusual nanoparticles could benefit the quest to build a quantum computer

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This Eco-Friendly E-Bike Has Pineapple and Flaxseed Components

This company takes eco-friendly transportation seriously

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17 August 202017 August 2020

Success in promoting plant growth for biodiesel

High-speed motor protein developed by gene fusion promotes growth and seed yield of Camelina sativa

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Major companies and retailers join BASF’s reciChain pilot to improve circular economy and traceability of recycled plastics in Canada

The technology by Security Matters used in reciChain includes a marker that allows users to access and verify information associated with the material

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Transitioning to the New BioRefining Era & Future Vision for Ethanol Plants

A unique and affordable bolt on technology offered by Catalyxx is available now and can offer options and opportunities to the present and post Covid ethanol infrastructure

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Researchers solve a long-standing problem in organic chemistry

Chemists at the University of Münster develop a bioinspired strategy for the controlled synthesis of polyenes

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Forscher lösen langjähriges Rätsel der organischen Chemie

Chemiker der Universität Münster entwickeln bioinspirierten Weg, um Polyene zu formen

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Key technology for mass-production of lignin-bio-aviation fuels for reducing greenhouse gas

Technology for reducing the viscosity of lignin oil from wood wastes with a high potential for industrial applications

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14 August 202014 August 2020

Self-healing soft material outsmarts nature

Researchers team create self-healing programmable materials with unprecedented control over their physical properties using synthetic biology

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Tintenfisch inspiriertes Material heilt sekundenschnell

Forscherteam kreiert mit Hilfe der Synthetischen Biologie ein selbstheilendes, programmierbares Material, dessen physikalische Eigenschaften kontrollierbar sind

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African women are leading biotechnology’s advance across the continent

In many African regions the political leadership remains “afraid” to adopt biotechnology, women scientists observed

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Studie zum Einsatz biobasierter Zusatzstoffe in der Kunststoffindustrie erschienen

Mit einem Bio-Anteil von weniger als 2 Prozent spielen biobasierte Additive bislang am Gesamtmarkt nur eine untergeordnete Rolle

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American Agriculture Leaders Thank Members of Congress for Bipartisan Support on Addressing Biogenic CO2 Barrier

House Leaders Urge EPA To Take Action & Address Long Overdue Issue Harming Development of U.S. Bioeconomy

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World’s largest green hydrogen project will use Haldor Topsoe ammonia technology

A $5 billion dollar green hydrogen production facility to be sited in NEOM, Saudi Arabia, will include Topsoe’s proven ammonia technology

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Clariant Catalysts powers Ineratec’s green fuel production technology

Partnership to develop emerging technologies for production of renewable fuels and chemicals

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Five Minutes With… Mercedes Alonso, Executive Vice President, Renewable Polymers and Chemicals, Neste

Mercedes Alonso will be appearing on the CEO Discussion Panel at the World Bioeconomy Forum (WCBEF) virtual event to be broadcast live from Finland

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BASF and Isobionics launch Isobionics Santalol, an alternative to sandalwood oil

As an alternative to sandalwood oil, Isobionics Santalol is particularly suitable for use in perfumes and exclusive personal care product

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BASF und Isobionics bringen mit Isobionics Santalol eine Alternative zu Sandelholzöl auf den Markt

Isobionics Santalol eignet sich als Alternative für Sandelholzöl besonders für die Anwendung in Parfümen und exklusiven Körperpflegeprodukte

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Converting Ethanol to Butanol: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Catalyxx’s Ethanol Technology

Check out Catalyxx’s tech status, the economics behind the tech for ethanol producers

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13 August 20209 September 2021

Chemical recycling of polyurethane waste

New, Spanish project focuses on three main waste streams to obtain new, high-quality polyols that can be used to manufacture polyurethane again

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“New markets are actually old markets”

Dr. Partanen describes how she assesses the market development for biocomposites and how the competition between glass fibres and natural fibres is shaping up

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„Neue Märkte sind eigentlich alte Märkte“

Dr. Asta Partanen beschreibt die Marktentwicklung für Biokomposite und wie sich der Wettbewerb zwischen Glasfasern und Naturfasern gestaltet

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Mondi Syktyvkar commissions a new crude tall oil plant

New plant will help to manage the increased production capacity of Mondi´s Syktyvkar mill

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An interview with Pasi Laine, CEO of Valmet. “We are happy to see that green recovery is part of many regions’ response on how to build growth after the pandemic”

Valmet’s mission is “converting renewable resources into sustainable results”

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Ionic Liquid Bursts Open Wood Fibres In Minutes

Process could make wood more usable as a substitute for fossil resources

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Ionische Flüssigkeit sprengt Holzfasern in wenigen Minuten

Prozess könnte Holz als Ersatz für fossile Rohstoffe besser nutzbar machen

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12 August 20205 August 2020

Cielo’s biodiesel refinery faces opposition in Cypress County

Company has plans to build a facility to transform organic waste into what it calls “Renewable diesel fuel” through a patented, but chemical process

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“Today there are biocomposites for practically every application”

In the first part of the interview Dr. Asta Partanen describes how she assesses the future market development for biocomposites and where the growth drivers lie

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“Es gibt heute Biokomposite für praktisch jede Anwendung”

Wie sie die künftige Marktentwicklung für Biokomposite beurteilt und wo die Wachstumstreiber liegen, beschreibt Dr. Asta Partanen im ersten Teil des Interviews

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MEP: Precision farming should be part of member states’ recovery plans

Precision farming practices, including digital farming, are the best way to deliver the EU’s strategic goals of being green, smart and safe

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Uncovering the architecture of natural photosynthetic machinery

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have uncovered the molecular architecture and organisational landscape of thylakoid membranes

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11 August 20208 August 2020

The CPOPC secretariat responding to the statement of the European Commission on palm oil sustainability

European Commission recognises the efforts of producing countries and stakeholders and continue to make towards a production strategy with best balances

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Risiken und Folgen von Stürmen minimieren

Projekt WINMOL entwickelt Modell zur Abschätzung der Sturmgefährdung von Forstflächen

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BIOnTop obtains promising results in the development of new recyclable and compostable packaging

European project conducted by AIMPLAS defining the specifications for PLA-based products with customized end of life and properties

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Researchers develop an optical fiber made of gel derived from marine algae

Seaweed Agar used for Optical Fiber Production in Brazil

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KomSilva entwickelt medialen Werkzeugkoffer für die Forstkommunikation

Leitfaden, Podcast und Co. erleichtern Forstakteuren Waldbesitzeransprache und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit

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Carbiolice links up with Barbier to launch new PLA-based biodegradable mulch film

New additive called Evanesto enables PLA to biodegrade at ambient temperatures, considerably speeding up the biodegradation process of the PLA at the end of life

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Total Corbion donates PLA Luminy for the production of 3D printed face shields

Twelve large scale 3D printers have been used to print the full frame and closed top face shields in an artists studio

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Sustainable HVO Fuel for Asphalt Equipment from BAM

BAM reduces CO₂ emissions through its asphalt processing teams by up to 89%

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‘Not all biomass is carbon neutral’, industry admits

Leading industry figures acknowledge that not all biomass brings benefits to the climate

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10 August 20208 August 2020

BioTHOP ‘EU Life Project’

We’ll take the lot! Upcycling bio & synthetic Hops harvest residuals

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BioTHOP ‘EU-Life Projekt’

Wir nehmen alles! Upcycling von biologischem und synthetischem Hopfen - Ernterückstände

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Nextchem and LanzaTech Sign an agreement to promote circular ethanol production

NextChem's #CircularDistrict model is enhanced with a new dimension: in addition to hydrogen and methanol derived from the chemical conversion of plasmix and non-recyclable dry waste, it will now be possible to obtain ethanol, an important chemical for sustainable fuels and disinfectant production

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Coperion supports RenCom in production of durable biomaterial

New extruder technology has been developed to produce the innovative, lignin-based biomaterial named "Renol"

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Coperion: Extrusionssystem für schwedische RenCom zur Produktion von ligninbasiertem Biowerkstoff

Neues Extrudersystem wurde eigens für die Herstellung des innovativen, ligninbasierten Werkstoffs "Renol" entwickelt

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Finally! A Recyclable Moisture Barrier Coating for the Food Packaging Industry

Cortec^® Corporation has pioneered EcoShield^® Barrier Coating, an environmentally friendly alternative to polyethylene and wax paper coatings

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Dairy waste is being turned into bioplastics and plant food

Ireland: Finding sustainable uses for dairy waste is increasingly important as demand for milk grows

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Scientists from Russia and Germany to Develop New Biotechnology Using Algae

Researchers completed an international joint project to create a resource and CO₂-neutral energy closed-loop technology from microalgae

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Plaintiffs appeal EU court ruling on wood biomass

USIPA stressed that wood biomass is currently the EU’s largest single source of renewable energy

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7 August 20207 August 2020

What the oil crash means for bioplastics

The majority are happy to pay 5% extra for a green product, but this drops rapidly if the price difference grows any further