28 October 201427 October 2014 Industrial biotechnology: a challenging change to the raw material base Increasing rivalry for renewable resources requires reorganization of material flows
Industrielle Biotechnologie: Schwieriger Wechsel der Rohstoffbasis Verschärfte Konkurrenz um nachwachsende Rohstoffe erfordert Neuordnung von Stoffströmen
27 October 201424 October 2014 European project BIOCORE leads to new industrial applications for lignocellulosic biomass Lignin and hemicellulose components to be used for a variety of interesting biobased products
24 October 201424 October 2014 Singapore scientists troubleshoot protein-based bioplastics production NUIS research to improve the performance of bioplastics with protein-based plastics and addition of lignin
22 October 201421 October 2014 Wageningen UR: New method helps entrepreneurs in setting up bio-based production Bio-based chains assisting to set up a bio-based production locally or for export
21 October 201420 October 2014 Crude mushroom solution to degrade micropollutants and increase the performance of biofuel cells Four researchers have been awarded the 2014 Huber Technology Prize “Future Water”
Pilzsuppe als Kläranlage und Biobrennstoffzelle Enzymkomplex aus Baumpilz baut Wasserschadstoffe ab und verbessert Leistung in Brennstoffzelle
17 October 201416 October 2014 Pilotbioraffinerie erzeugt Zucker und Lignin für Kunststoffe, Schäume und Harze Positive ökologische Effekte. Wettbewerbsfähige Kosten erwartet.
16 October 201416 October 2014 Biobased Delta European chemical ‘sweet spot’ Innovative dutch companies to jointly develop biobased materials, chemicals and coatings
15 October 201414 October 2014 Weizenstroh als Quelle für neue Biokunststoffe Neues Verfahren konvertiert Biomasse fast vollständig in Lignin und Saccharide
10 October 20149 October 2014 National Science Foundation awards $741,221 to cycleWood Solutions U of A-affiliated company has commercialized compostable lignin blends bag
9 October 20148 October 2014 Biorizon well on the way to the development of biobased aromatics Shared research centre developing aromatics from plant material or residues
6 October 20143 October 2014 Cellulosics and the EU: chasing higher rates, yields, and more value from lignin EU-scene is lively and well — greatly cheered by news of POET-DSM and Beta Renewables, openings at Abengoa Bioenergy and DuPont
30 September 201429 September 2014 Turning winery waste into biofuels Swinburne student breaks down woody material by using a 'cocktail' of fungi
29 September 201426 September 2014 „naro tech“ 2014: Neue Werkstoffe aus Biomasse bieten nachhaltige Alternativen Internationales Fachpublikum traf sich zum 10. Symposium für Werkstoffe aus Nachwachsenden Rohstoffen in Erfurt
22 September 201418 September 2014 Chempolis and NRL teams up for cellulosic ethanol production from bamboo in Assam MoU for producing biofuel ethanol with co-production of furfural and acetic acid from locally available cellulosic biomass
17 September 201416 September 2014 Purdue-based startup manufactures high-value fragrance chemicals, improves biofuel production A Purdue University innovator is commercializing technology that creates high-value, renewable chemicals used in the flavor and fragrance industry from wood lignin and that could make biofuel production more efficient
10 September 20149 September 2014 New process helps overcome obstacles to produce renewable fuels and chemicals Lignin valorization study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
9 September 20148 September 2014 Proteinschätze aus Rapsresten heben Projekt "TeFuProt" will Rapsproteine in Farben, Reinigungsmitteln, Bau- oder Schmierstoffen zur Anwendung bringen
29 August 20142 September 2014 A bug’s leaf Leaf-cutter ant fungus gardens transform during biomass degradation—findings give bioenergy-relevant information
28 August 20141 September 2014 Bionic liquids from lignin BioEnergy Institute result paves way for closed loop refineries
20 August 201419 August 2014 Enhancing biofuel yields from biomass with novel new method UC Riverside engineers develop versatile platform technology to produce biofuels more efficiently
18 August 201416 August 2014 DYADIC and CIMV enter into collaboration to commercialize second generation biofuel technology Collaboration to develop more efficient, environmentally low impact biofuels and bio-based chemicals
31 July 201430 July 2014 M&G Chemicals in JV with Anhui Guozhen (PRC) to build the world largest cellulosic ethanol bio refinery M&G Chemicals today announces that its wholly owned subsidiary M&G International S.à.r.l ("M&G") has entered into a Sino-foreign joint venture with Anhui Guozhen CO, Ltd ("Guozhen")
23 July 201422 July 2014 UNT researchers create new, stronger plant-based carbon fiber New uses for plant materials like C-lignin marking great step toward replacing common petroleum- and coal-based products
18 July 201417 July 2014 BMEL veröffentlicht neuen Förderschwerpunkt „Nachhaltige Waldwirtschaft“ FNR wirbt Forschungsprojekte ein, die Nachhaltigkeit und nachfrageorientierte Waldbewirtschaftung verbinden
EU-Vorhaben “KACELLE” entwickelt neue Technologien zur Bioethanolproduktion aus Stroh Ethanol auf Basis von Lignocellulose: Anlagenbau zur kommerziellen Produktion in Dänemark gestartet
16 July 201415 July 2014 First higher-value chemical derived from lignin to hit market in 2021 As lignin supplies rise on the back of growing cellulosic feedstock utilization, commercialization opportunities of up to $242 billion are emerging in 13 select chemicals, says Lux Research
11 July 201410 July 2014 ‘Microbe sniffer’ could point the way to next-generation bio-refining Innovative biosensor to screen DNA from environmental samples and isolate the lignin-busting genetic machinery
UPM to become exclusive distributor of Domtar’s BioChoice™ lignin in Europe The agreement takes effect on 1 August 2014
UPM wird exklusiver Vertriebspartner für Domtars BioChoice™ Lignin in Europa Der Vertrag gilt ab 1. August 2014
2 July 201430 June 2014 Locally grown plastics – is it possible? Locally grown plastics is a newly established, unique partnership that includes the entire manufacturing chain for bio- based plastics – from the forest industry to packaging producers.
26 June 201426 June 2014 Sweet Sweet Straw The calorie free sweetener erythritol is widely used in Asia; it is also gaining popularity in Europe and America. At the Vienna University of Technology, a new cheap method has been developed to produce erythritol from straw with the help of mould fungi
Süßes Stroh Der kalorienfreie Süßstoff Erythritol ist in Asien sehr beliebt und gewinnt auch in Europa an Bedeutung. An der TU Wien wurde eine kostengünstige Methode entwickelt, ihn mit Hilfe eines Pilzes aus Stroh zu erzeugen
25 June 201425 June 2014 The British plan for the bioeconomy takes a step forward Lignocellulosic technologies are an important solution for enabling the use of non-food crops with the production of biofuels and bio-based chemicals
Stora Enso acquires Virdia in (up to) $62M deal For $33M upfront and $29M in incentives for meeting milestones — Stora Enso acquires renewable sugars pioneer Virdia — the former HCL CleanTech — as the Finnish giant hones its biobased strategy
20 June 201418 June 2014 Next generation of bioplastics could be made from trees BIOME, Warwick's University research demonstrate Lignin as low-cost feedstock for high performance chemicals
12 June 201411 June 2014 Bio-based carbon fibre from wood within ten years New high-value Swedish R&D product from wood raw materials
11 June 201410 June 2014 BUGWORKERS project successfully produces competitive PHB Material fully meets the requirements in terms of processability, dimensional accuracy and performance
3 June 20142 June 2014 Sweden’s Lund University Acquires Biomass Pretreatment Reactor from AdvanceBio Systems Lund's Department of Chemical Engineering will be conducting sustainability development research related to the production of fuels and chemicals from biomass feedstocks
2 June 20141 June 2014 Green and yellow – straw from oilseed as a new source of biofuels IFR researchers looking for ways breeding more “biofuel-ready” varieties of oilseed rape
28 May 201427 May 2014 Raffiniertes Lignin Der Holzforscher Anton Astner entwickelt Verfahren für Bioraffinerien
23 May 201422 May 2014 Biobased Delta teams up with Bioindustrial Innovation Canada South-western Netherlands-based Biobased Delta Foundation has agreed to work closely with the Canadian sustainable chemistry alliance Bioindustrial Innovation Canada.
21 May 201420 May 2014 Fermentable cellulosic sugars for capex of 6.5 cents per gallon? Freakishly low-cost venture still at early-stage
19 May 201416 May 2014 Plastics to dust — a dream about to come true Biodegradable plastics made from a plentiful natural resource
25 April 201424 April 2014 Nylon in der Biotechnologie – Strumpfhosen aus Holzabfällen Eine echte Alternative zur Nylonsynthese aus Erdöl: Mit Hilfe eines Bakteriums kann der Kunststoff aus Holz gewonnen werden
11 April 201410 April 2014 Food Contact Futures Food contact paper and board, already one of the largest and most multi-purpose packaging sectors by material type, has a strong future ahead of it. This material type incorporates a range of package types – from simple wraps through to cartons and containers
10 April 20149 April 2014 The Siege of Ligningrad Jim Lane about latest transformational breakthroughs in new cellulosic biofuels technology
9 April 20147 April 2014 Michigan State University: ‘Unzipping’ poplars’ biofuel potential Research shows a much more energy- and cost-efficient way to convert biomass into fuel