6 May 201930 April 2019 Der Selbstbetrug mit dem Bioplastik Tüten aus Bioplastik werden allgemein als umweltfreundliche Alternative beworben. Zu Unrecht, wie eine aktuelle Studie bestätigt
Lenzing: Smart solutions from botanic origins Lenzing brand covers a broad range of industrial applications ranging from agriculture to engineered products at the Techtextil
Cannabis-Forschung: Universität Hohenheim startet internationales Forschungsnetzwerk Forschungseinrichtungen und Unternehmen in Deutschland und Kanada arbeiten daran, Cannabis ohne Rauschmittel-Eignung für den Markt zu erschließen
Tailor-made enzymatic solutions reduce time and cost of biorefinery processes In the EU-funded research project BIOrescue, Finnish company MetGen developed more efficient enzymes to accelerate chemical reactions and reduce the cost of the process
Chinese chemical firm invests €5.5m in Danish biotech start-up to develop new biochemicals Zhejiang NHU shows great strategic interests in expanding their biotechnology-based product portfolio by partnering with biotechnology companies
Metsä Board and its associated company Metsä Fibre to launch pre-engineering phases for three major investments All three investments will further develop the competitiveness of pulp and energy production for both companies, and move them towards fossil-free production
WISA Plywood to be centre stage with U-Build at Grand Designs Live London – creating a unique building experience UPM Plywood is joining forces with Studio Bark and Fologram to create a unique building experience for self-builders at the Grand Designs Live event
3 May 20192 May 2019 Ten reasons to attend the “12th International Conference on Bio-based Materials” 15–16 May 2019, Maternushaus, Cologne Comprehensive Update on Bio-based Fine Chemicals, Building-Blocks, Polymers and the Future of Biodegradation – Technologies, Markets, Consumers and Policy
The World Lost a Belgium-sized Area of Primary Rainforests Last Year Global Forest Watch mourning third biggest loss of rainforests since beginning of measurements by satellite
Umweltzerstörung in 2018: Regenwald von der Fläche Englands zerstört Global Forest Watch beklagt drittgrößten Verlust von Tropenwäldern, seit 2001 mit der Erhebung von Satellitendaten dazu begonnen wurde
Shiseido and Kaneka Launch Joint Development of Biodegradable Cosmetic Containers In future, the two companies will continue discussions and verifications regarding the possibility of further applications
Seaweed to help combat drug-resistant superbugs, new research finds Portugues researchers study explains the discovery of two compounds produced by bacteria, which are not known yet and can really be new molecules
Was versteht man unter Power-to-Liquid? Synthetische Kraftstoffe könnten Benziner, Diesel oder Kerosin CO2-neutral machen
You Can Now Smell a Flower That Went Extinct a Century Ago The scent of a long-disappeared organism is once again in the air
International Effort Launches to Determine Best Bet CO2 Utilization Technologies Economic and Environmental Guidelines Will Support New Industries and Climate Solutions
Enabling the Advanced Bioeconomy through Public Policy Supporting Biofoundries and Engineering Biology This paper considers several policy options to remove critical technical barriers to commercialization
New study shows people used natural dyes to colour their clothing thousands of years ago Chemists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg have created new analytical methods to examine textiles from China and Peru that are several thousand years old
Früher trug man bunt: Chemiker erforschen Jahrtausende alte Stoffe Für deren Herstellung nutzten sie verschiedene Farbstoffe aus dem Tier- und Pflanzenreich
2 May 201930 April 2019 State of play of Central and Eastern Europe’s bioeconomies Study to map information and to help establishing data-driven support for the development and implementation of national bioeconomy policies in the BIOEAST macro-region
PBAT attracting interest of agricultural film manufacturers, says new market study According to the ETH Zurich report, PBAT will undergo complete biodegradation in soil over a period of six weeks
Sixties-Modetrend Papierkleidung: Traumkleider zum Wegschmeißen Bunte Abend- und Brautkleider, BHs, Umstandsmode, alles aus Papier: Wegwerfmode eroberte 1966 im Sturm die USA
Finnish bioethanol project worth millions – Swedish SEKAB provides technology New biorefinery in Finland, Nordfuel, will open in 2021 using Sekab’s Celluapp technology
Kaneka Americas: Neue Biopolymer-Division gegründet Laut Anbieter ist PHBH ein pflanzenbasiertes Produkt, dass sowohl Flexibilität als auch Hitzebeständigkeit bieten soll
Power to Liquid Anlage im industriellen Maßstab geplant Industriekonsortium auf dem Weg zu grünem Kerosin
Ethanol CO2 by-product is critically important to merchant CO2 industry CO2 is an opportunity for more of the ethanol producers today, and all options should be considered
GMOs Have Benefits for the Environment GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, are one of the most overlooked solutions to combating threats to our planet
Bioprocessing Butanol into More Valuable Butyl Butyrate The toxicity of butanol to microbial cells makes it difficult to scale-up the acetone–butanol–ethanol (ABE) fermentation process
Kaneka launches biopolymers unit Japanese materials maker Kaneka Corp. has created a biopolymers division to market its plant-based PHBH-brand polyhydroxyalkanoate resin
30 April 201929 April 2019 Join us: nova-Session „EU Circular Economy and Plastic Policy”, 21 May 2019, Cologne Want to know what’s really going on with the new European plastics policy? Join our nova-Session!
Green plastic production made easy More easy and affordable production of PEF could roll back PET production
Neues Verfahren macht Biokunststoff konkurrenzfähig Einfachere, günstigere Herstellung von PEF könnte PET zurückdrängen
Bioeconomy in CAP – the economy of tomorrow? To reach a functioning economy in the future, the driving force should consist of a sustainable bioeconomic strategy
Bioökonomie in der GAP: Die Wirtschaft von morgen? Um in Zukunft eine voll funktionsfähige Wirtschaft zu erreichen, sollte eine nachhaltige Bioökonomie-Strategie die treibende Kraft sein
Sustainable way to increase seed oil yield in crops New method can be applied to crops such as canola, soybean and sunflower, which are in a multi-billion dollar industry that continues to see increasing global demand
Ein Unternehmen produziert Paletten, ohne Bäume zu fällen Die Erträge von Kokosnuss-Abfällen sind noch besser als bei herkömmlichen Paletten
Hemp is the New Oak: America’s First Hemp “Wood” Factory is Being Built “HempWood” is 20 percent harder than oak, and grows 100 times as fast. It’s a sustainable alternative for hardwood furniture, flooring and more
Circular economies, from California to Sweden: Neste’s wheeling, rolling, moving, flowing In California, waste feedstock from the city of Oakland is now being converted to Neste MY Renewable Diesel and fuels the city’s fleet
Palm oil may be blended in jet fuel as study shows suitable There are technologies currently available to produce biojet fuel, through conversion of biological resources
29 April 201924 April 2019 From nata de coco to computer screens: Cellulose gets a chance to shine Osaka University researchers measured the optical birefringence of cellulose nanofibers, paving the way for sharper television, computer, and smartphone screens
Zellulose könnte Bildschirme klarer machen Forscher der Universität Osaka nutzen natürliche Doppelbrechung als Schlüssel für Hightech-Nutzung
Future opportunities for bio-based adhesives – advantages beyond renewability Researcher at the Fraunhofer WKI Institute is currently developing new bio-based adhesives with a focus on the renewable resource lignin
Biobased Spring Cleaning Spring is in the air, so it's time for a spring clean. Here are ten of the foremost biobased cleaning products on the market
Wird Hanf der erste umweltfreundliche Verbundwerkstoff? In einem Kärntner Forschungsprojekt wird Hanf als Basis für einen Verbundwerkstoff verwendet – und zwar für die Rotorblätter einer Windkraftanlage
Biosolar cells: moving forward step by step There are many research programs in the area of direct conversion of sunlight, and each of those takes this technology a step further
Corbion and Green-Basilisk SENTIALL® Innovation Named Bio-Based Product of the Year Innovation dramatically improves the durability of concrete constructions and reduces costly maintenance and repairs
Nouryon launches a more sustainable ingredient for the asphalt market Wetfix G400 meets customers’ needs for a more sustainable alternative that maintains asphalt mixture performance and durability
Sumitomo Chemical and Zymergen Announce Partnership to Develop Renewable Specialty Materials This collaboration between the two companies will enable the development of new materials to meet consumer trends in high-tech industries
26 April 201920 April 2019 Fortum complements its value chain in biorefining by investing in Infinited Fiber Company Company developing and to license technology that is used to manufacture cotton-like fibre for the textile industry from recycled fibre and cellulose
Global Bioplastics and Biopolymers Market Research Report 2019 Research report focuses on Bioplastics and Biopolymers volume and value at global level, regional level and company level during 2019-2025
State of play of Central and Eastern Europe’s bioeconomies
