25 October 20199 September 2021 CO2 for a clean performance: Rheticus research project enters phase 2 Evonik and Siemens launched their joint research project Rheticus II to produce specialty chemicals from CO2
CO2 soll saubere Arbeit leisten: Forschungsprojekt Rheticus startet in Phase 2 Evonik und Siemens haben das gemeinsame Forschungsprojekt Rheticus II gestartet, um aus CO2 wertvolle Chemikalien zu erzeugen
INOVYN launches World’s first commercially available grade of bio-attributed PVC BIOVYNTM is made using bio-attributed ethylene, a renewable feedstock derived from biomass that does not compete with the food chain
APR to Get Boost from RGE Group Investment in Textile Fibre R&D RGE Commits US$200 Million to Next-Generation Textile Fibre Innovation and Technology
Innonet: Bio-Polymere im breiten Einsatz Fast 100 Experten haben sich im Rahmen der Internationalen Tagung für Bioplastics im September in Horb am Neckar ausgetauscht
Turning lignin into bioactive molecules in three green steps Efficient, waste-free process transforms pine wood into novel benzazepines
Clariant unveils range of ‘colourful’ pigments for compostable and biodegradable polymer Company's latest colourant introduction aims to boost the attractiveness of biodegradable plastics for brand owners and manufacturers of packaging and consumer goods
24 October 201921 October 2019 EU countries have ‘no concrete plans’ to phase out fossil fuel subsidies: report Only nine EU countries have reiterated their commitment to end fossil fuel subsidies until 2025 as part of their national plans, according to new analysis
EU-Länder haben keine Strategien für ein Ende der Fossil-Subventionen Neue Studie zeigt auf, dass nur neun EU-Länder ihre Zusage bekräftigt haben, die versprochene Subventionierung fossiler Brennstoffe bis 2025 einzustellen
BASF: Bioabbaubarer Kunststoff kann Nährstoffkreislauf schließen Konzern bietet auf der K 2019 mit ecovio M 2351 einen zertifiziert bodenabbaubaren Kunststoff für Mulchfolien an, der aus Polymeren aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen besteht
Carlsberg presses ahead with bio-based beer bottle development Company is continuing to innovate across all their packaging formats to a biobased line
Projekt BioImpulse: Michelin forscht an Biotechnologien für umweltschonendere Werkstoffe Gemeinschaftsprojekt von öffentlichen und privaten Akteuren will ein neues, umwelt- und gesundheitsschonenderes Klebeharz für den Konstruktionsmarkt entwickeln
The BioImpulse project gives new impetus to biotechnology in materials Collaborative project brings together public and private players to create a new adhesive resin without any SVHC compound for the automotive and construction markets
The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Direct Air Capture What is Direct Air Capture, how does it work, how does it pay, how far along is the science, how far along is commercialization?
Elektrosynthese von Alkoholen energieeffizienter gestalten Wie eine einstufige elektrochemische Reduktion von CO2 zu Methanol, Ethanol, Propanol und Butanol gelingt
23 October 201930 October 2019 Six candidates are nominated for the innovation award “Biocomposite of the Year 2019” – Biocomposites are highly versatile: the choice is yours! The winners of the innovation award “Biocomposite of the Year 2019” will be chosen at the “8th Biocomposites Conference Cologne”, in Cologne, Germany
Sechs Kandidaten sind für den Innovationspreis “Biocomposite of the Year 2019” nominiert – Biokomposite sind ausgesprochen vielseitig: Die Wahl liegt bei Ihnen! Die Gewinner des Innovationspreises "Biocomposite of the Year 2019" werden auf der "8th Biocomposite Conference Cologne" in Köln ermittelt
Low carbon footprint of PLA confirmed by peer reviewed Life Cycle Assessment New Total Corbion review provides up-to-date cradle-to-gate information on the environmental footprint of PLA produced in Thailand at commercial scale
Avantium joins the Paper Bottle Project Announcement at the Paboco Pioneer Community Event in Copenhagen
DECHEMA-Positionspapier zur Bioelektrosynthese veröffentlicht Trendthema "Elektro-Biotechnologie in der Bioökonomie"
New approach suggests path to emissions-free cement MIT researchers find a way to eliminate carbon emissions from cement production — a major global source of greenhouse gases
Novamont und Saes group kündigen eine technologische Partnerschaft für höchst innovative lösungen an Unternehmen kündigen Verpackungslösungen aus pflanzlichen Rohstoffen für zahlreiche Anwendungen an
Novamont and Saes Group Announce a Technological Partnership for Highly Innovative Solutions Companies unveil a range of compostable packaging solutions using raw materials of plant origin
About those biobased amines we might one day dream up at Ptixar Amination This review presenting both fundamental and applied research on the synthesis of biobased primary and secondary amines with current available biobased resources
Air Liquide partners with ArcelorMittal in pilot project to capture and recycle carbon In this project, Air Liquide Engineering & Construction will provide a technology solution that purifies the offgas coming from the blast furnace
22 October 201917 October 2019 Borealis and Neste begin strategic co-operation to accelerate circularity and bioeconomy in plastics Borealis to produce renewable polypropylene using Neste’s renewable propane by end of 2019
Borealis setzt auf nachwachsende Rohstoffe Zusammenarbeit mit Neste ermöglicht Erzeugung von biobasiertem Polypropylen
Biosynthetic® Technologies and Sea-Land Chemical Company Reach Distribution Agreement for Biosynthetic Base Oils for North America Companies to deliver the highest quality biobased lubricants that will allow to meet the needs of environmentally aware customers
Global Plastics Flow Study Avoiding Environmental Littering, Pushing Forward with a Circular Economy – Plastics Industry Creates Transparency for Global Plastic Flows
Transparenz zu weltweiten Kunststoffströmen Die Global Plastics Flow Studie gibt einen transparenten Überblick zu den weltweiten Kunststoffströmen. Die Ergebnisse wurden auf der K 2019 vorgestellt
Negative-emission fuel agreement Velocys’ Bayou Fuels project set to produce negative emission fuels after signing CCUS agreement with Oxy Low Carbon Ventures
Will Future Cars Have CO2-Negative Carbon Fiber? – Technologue CO2-eating algae yields earth-friendly cars
Graanul Invest flagship plant received the cornerstone Graanul Invest laid the cornerstone for wood processing flagship plant, thus marking the start of new biomaterials business line
Novamont increases MATER-BI® production to 150,000 tonnes The increased production capacity (+36%) to be provided by the plant in Patrica, Lazio
Pioneering a path to cleaner fuels and fewer emissions Unconventional greenhouse gas reduction research brings biology and chemistry together in engineering
21 October 201916 October 2019 Carlsberg issues latest Green Fibre Bottle update Two new research prototypes of the Green Fibre Bottle unveiled - Several big players joined the Pacobo® paper bottle community for advanced development
Carlsberg präsentiert neueste Entwicklungen bei der „Green Fibre Bottle“ Zwei neue Forschungsprototypen vorgestellt - Mehrere große Unternehmen haben sich der Paper Bottle Company angeschlossen, um die Flasche zu entwickeln
Novamont Named Winner of the 2019 Innovation in Bioplastics Award Plastics Industry Association recognizing Novamont's years of work in the development of sustainable polymers, within the Mater-Bi family of bioplastic polymers
Biobasierte Kunststoffe auf der Kunststoffmesse K 2019 Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe stellt die Ergebnisse aus aktuellen Forschungsprojekten rund um biobasierte Kunststoffe vor
Spinnova and Bergans of Norway to develop sustainable outdoor gear After successfully starting its test facility production line, Spinnova focuses on end product development with partnering brands
Hemp Batteries Are Even More Powerful Than Lithium and Graphene, New Study Shows Researchers in the US found that waste fibers from the hemp plant can be transformed into “ultrafast” super capacitors that are “better than graphene”
ADM Joins Forces with LG Chem to Develop Sustainable Technology for Superabsorbent Polymers Used in Diapers Companies will work jointly towards economically viable commercial production of a 100% biobased acrylic acid using ingredients from ADM corn processing
Adhesives remain a high-growth area for bio-based chemicals developments Research, development and commercialisation of various bio-based adhesive technologies
‘Bring it on,’ EU MP says of trade fight over palm biofuel phase-out The two Southeast Asian countries supply 85 percent of the world’s palm oil, and have denounced the EU policy as discriminatory
18 October 201915 October 2019 SECOS launches New Certified Home Compostable Biopolymer Resin This new grade of Compostable Biopolymer will complement the Company’s existing compostable resin range and opens significant new opportunities
UFOP-“Biodiesel” Assessment Report 2018/19 published New comprehensive report on European biofuel policy published
Neuer BHKW-Brennstoff: Wasserstoffbasierte Speicherkette geschlossen Hochmoderner Haßfurter Elektrolyseur wandelt überschüssigen Strom aus Windenergie- und Solaranlagen in erneuerbaren Wasserstoff um
Stora Enso introduces a renewable paperboard tube for cosmetics packaging to replace plastic Company is also developing biocomposite materials to replace the plastic cap and shoulder of the tube in the future
Six candidates are nominated for the innovation award “Biocomposite of the Year 2019” – Biocomposites are highly versatile: the choice is yours!
