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23 April 202022 April 2020

Fifty Shades of Blue: How Blue Biotechnology is Shaping the Bioeconomy

The bioeconomy is a new paradigm for the sustainable development of society

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“The bioeconomy gives us new tools and opportunities to exploit this chaotic time”

An interview with Tony Duncan, CEO Circa Group

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22 April 202016 April 2020

Carbon fibers from renewable materials

AKK research prize awarded to Dr. Manuel Clauss from the University of Stuttgart

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Carbonfasern aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

AKK-Forschungspreis für Dr. Manuel Clauss von der Universität Stuttgart

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EU renewable ethanol producers inform Commission of market challenges during COVID-19

Dramatic shift in demand and possibility of imports could threaten European industry

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Biobasierte Kunststoffe als innovative Materialien für hochwertige Lebensmittelverpackungen

Neue Ansätze für verbesserte Barriereeigenschaften und Recyclingfähigkeit

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From weeds to wealth – Researchers discover simple method to make valuable levulinic acid and cement additive from hemp waste

Results from two studies show the way to opportunities to upgrade hemp waste by making valuable chemicals and materials

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UBA veröffentlicht Leitsätze für die Kreislaufwirtschaft

Neun Leitsätze sollen ein gemeinsames Verständnis für die Kreislaufwirtschaft, deren zentrale Begriffe, Ziele, Maßstäbe und die wichtigsten Handlungsansätze schaffen

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Scientists Propose New Strategy for CO2 Electrochemical Reduction

A research team of the CAS proposed a new strategy for improving the catalytic activity of transition metal catalysts for CO₂ electrocatalytic reduction

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Solar seen claiming up to 60% of EU power mix by 2050

A fully renewable energy system could be reached by 2050 under a “moderate scenario” and even by 2040 in a “leadership scenario”

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21 April 20204 May 2020

Only one established event on bio-based economy was neither cancelled nor postponed: The “13th International Conference on Bio-based Materials” will be held ONLINE this year on 12–14 May 2020 – final programme available online

44 speakers from leading companies have confirmed their presentations. Topics of the online conference are circular economy, renewable carbon, chemical recycling and latest investments in biorefineries. Information on technologies, markets and policy will be provided for bio-based building blocks and polymers. One special focus is on lignin utilisation, another on fine chemicals for pharma, cosmetics, body care & specialities.

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MULTIPLHY – Green hydrogen for Renewable products refinery in rotterdam

CEA, Neste, Paul Wurth, ENGIE and Sunfire announce a project-partnership to build and operate the world’s first multi-megawatt scale high-temperature electrolyser for highly efficient hydrogen production

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MULTIPLHY – Grüner Wasserstoff für Raffinerie erneuerbarer Produkte in Rotterdam

CEA, Neste, Paul Wurth, ENGIE und Sunfire haben eine Projektpartnerschaft zum Bau und Betrieb des weltweit ersten Multi-Megawatt Hochtemperatur-Elektrolyseurs zur hocheffizienten Wasserstoffproduktion angekündigt

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Amyris Launches Leading Hand Sanitizer and Receives Initial Positive Result for Vaccine Adjuvant

The Synthetic Biology Leader Steps Out to Help Fight COVID-19

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Grüne Plattformchemikalien aus Biogasanlagen

Buttersäure kann Mehrwert liefern

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Carbios Clearing the Bottleneck – Enzymatic recycling tech hits 90% depolymerization in 10 hours

First company to successfully combine the two scientific worlds of enzymology and plastics

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UPM Raflatac and SABIC first to bring PP label material with recycled content to market

Now available globally, this label material uses SABIC’s groundbreaking TRUCIRCLE™ solutions for certified circular PP products

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Material–Microbe Interfaces for Solar-Driven CO2 Bioelectrosynthesis

This review discusses various approaches to improve the electron uptake by microbes at the bioinorganic interface

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20 April 202015 April 2020

Gasum delivers biogas to cleantech company Forchem

The liquefied biogas has been received at the Forchem reception terminal, vaporized and used in the company’s production processes

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smartpolymer produziert bioaktive Faser für Schutzmasken

Laut Hersteller wirkt die Faser antibakteriell und fungizid, wodurch Atemschutzmasken vergleichsweise länger getragen und mehrfach verwendet werden können

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The Latest Developments on Powering Our World with Grass, Twigs, and Other Green Waste

Can converting food and other wastes to biofuel be a transition technology to ease our dependence on fossil fuels and into a bioeconomy?

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Hanf – Baustoff der Zukunft

Hanffasern werden schon seit vielen Jahren in Deutschland als Dämmstoff genutzt, aber bis heute wissen die wenigsten, dass man mit Hanf auch massiv bauen kann

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Biohybrid battery harvests energy from electric bacteria

KIT researchers have created a “biohybrid” system built around a hydrogel that can support microbes while effectively collecting their energy

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Panda poo, ants and slugs could be key to the green fuel of tomorrow

A new research project at Aarhus University will exploit millions of years of evolution to develop sustainable biofuels

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Nexeo Plastics and BioLogiQ Sign Distribution Agreement for North America

Materials to be distributed contain NuPlastiQ, a thermoplastic starch made from potatoes or similar feedstocks

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17 April 20209 September 2021

NASA CO2 Conversion Challenge Competitor Pitches in to Help COVID-19 Efforts

Air Co. is making hand sanitizer with a technology that coverts carbon dioxide into ethanol and donates the supplies to local hospitals, doctors’ offices, and police stations

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The amazing genes of the fly agaric

Researchers find the foundations of toxin production in Amanita muscaria, confirming a 50-year old theory

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Die besonderen Gene des Fliegenpilzes

Forscher finden die Grundlagen der Giftproduktion im Amanita muscaria und bestätigen damit eine 50 Jahre alte Vermutung

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Canada’s biofuels, cleantech industries call for a clean economic recovery

Advanced Biofuels Canada released a Clean Fuel Strategy brief and presented the summary recommendations

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Impulspapier: Nachhaltigkeit im Innovationssystem

Das Hightech-Forum Impuls-Papier bittet um Kommentare zur Bioökonomie - Deutschland steht in der Verantwortung, die Welt für kommende Generationen lebenswert zu erhalten

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The chemical recycling start-up: OBBOTEC interview

Victoria Hattersley spoke to Netherlands-based startup's OBBOTEC’s Wouter van Neerbos about his company’s unique approach to chemical recycling

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Nouryon introduces natural polymer for sustainable sunscreen formulations

Bio-based and biodegradable SolAmaze is the latest in a series of natural products introduced by Nouryon for the personal care market

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Upgrading Biomass with Selective Surface-Modified Catalysts

Scientists have designed a catalyst composed of very low concentrations of platinum  on the surface of titanium dioxide

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Clariant starts monthly production of 2 million liters of disinfectant in Gendorf to support vital institutions during COVID-19 outbreak

State of Bavaria aims to provide a total of 10 million liters over the next three months to regional hospitals and other vital institutions

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COVID-19: Zwei Millionen Liter Desinfektionsmittel für Bayern

Ziel des Freistaats Bayern: zehn Millionen Liter für regionale Krankenhäuser und andere zentrale Einrichtungen in den nächsten drei Monaten

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16 April 202021 April 2020

Call for innovations – innovation award “Hemp Product of the Year 2020”

Deadline for Submission: 30 April 2020

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Lignin Research Yields Additional Answers into Bacteria’s Role

Newly published research builds upon previous observations at NREL on the ability of 14 strains of bacteria to break down lignin oligomers and take advantage of those components

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Die Lignin-Forschung liefert zusätzliche Antworten auf die Rolle der Bakterien

Neu veröffentlichte Forschung nimmt frühere Beobachtungen am NREL auf und berichtet über die Fähigkeit von 14 Bakterienstämmen, Lignin-Oligomere abzubauen und diese Komponenten zu nutzen

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Scientists successfully produce PLA/protein electrospun mats for future biomedical applications

Electrospun mats can be used for filtering, cell culturing, drug delivery, as sorbents and catalytic matrices, in protective clothing, antibacterial wound dressing and tissue engineering

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Im Fokus: Biobasierte Leichtbau-Sandwich-Strukturen für Rotorblätter

ESF-Nachwuchsforschergruppe „ecoWing“ der TU Chemnitz arbeitet an einer Prozesskette zur automatisierten Verarbeitung nachwachsender Leichtbau-Materialien

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Lux Research predicts electrification of chemical manufacturing platforms

Electrolysis technologies will enable renewable electricity as an alternative to fossil feedstock, as opportunity for the chemical sector to decarbonise its supply chain

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Olive pits: From waste to resource

A new project launched by Spanish plastics technology center AIMPLAS is now looking at the feasibility of using olive pits to make a new bioplastic

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VTT to assess bio- and waste-based oils suitable for power plants and ships

The aim is to determine the most ecologically and economically sustainable way to replace fossil fuels

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15 April 20209 September 2021

How the chemical industry can meet the climate goals

ETH researchers analysed various possibilities for reducing the net CO₂ emissions of the chemical industry to zero. Their conclusion? The chemical industry can in fact have a carbon-​neutral future

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Wie die chemische Industrie die Klimaziele erreichen kann

ETH-​Forschende analysierten verschiedene Möglichkeiten, die Netto-​CO₂-​Emissionen der chemischen Industrie auf null zu reduzieren. Die Wissenschaftler kommen zum Schluss: Eine CO₂-​neutrale chemische Industrie ist möglich

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Olive stones to develop a new sustainable plastic material for oil packaging items

AIMPLAS and OLIPE have implemented the GO-OLIVA project to find a high value-added application for olive-waste

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Super clear, super thin, super durable: Zymergen bends it like Beckham, electronics-wise

New great company's product is incredibly more thin, coupled with opacity and cost parity

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Die gesamte Paprikapflanze nutzen

Im Verbundprojekt TaReCa sollen Technologien entwickelt werden, um neben der Frucht auch Blätter und Stängel der Pflanze sinnvoll zu verwerten

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INSIGHT: Europe glycerine spot prices post triple-digit rises on fears of further biodiesel output cuts

There is almost no material being seen in the crude glycerine market at the beginning of April

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PEF Joint Venture to Renewable Polymers and All In Between: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Avantium

Dive into the details