23 October 201821 October 2018 Strategies for Engineering Natural Product Biosynthesis in Fungi This review briefly describes examples of the engineering of fungal NP biosynthesis at the global, pathway, and enzyme level using in vivo and in vitro approaches
Kaneka and VITO join forces to create bio-based and better quality polymers Collaboration is part of an ambitious VLAIO [Flemish agency for innovation and enterprise] project worth 2.5 million euros
Frost & Sullivan verleiht Auszeichnung an Bio-on für die beste Innovation in der Kosmetikbranche Mikrokügelchen aus Biokunststoff stellen "nachhaltige Alternative zu synthetischen Polymeren dar, und zwar nicht nur bei Kosmetikprodukten"
Frost & Sullivan gives award for best innovation in the cosmetics sector to Bio-on Bioplastic microspheres patented by Bio-on are "incredibly versatile" and are "a sustainable alternative to synthetic polymers for use in not only cosmetics"
Kompostierbare Verpackungen aus Bioplastik: Diese Tüten sind aus Zucker Das funktioniert – nur die deutsche Bürokratie macht nicht mit
Minister defends Finland’s push to clear forests for biofuels Finland's Economic Affairs Minister says government's flagship programme to promote biofuels use is sustainable, despite IPCC statements to the contrary
Lightweight hemp-based biomaterials gain momentum Faurecia to show the significant energy and environmental benefits of its NAFILean biocomposites in new figures
10 bioplastic projects made from algae, corn starch and other natural materials Numerous designers are experimenting with bioplastics made from environmentally friendly materials - from corn starch to beetle shells
‘Bio-fishing’ for rare earths: How protein fragments can be used for the recycling of electronics waste The methods can also be used to extract important metals such as copper and gold from the tailings of mines or to sort and reuse plastics
Bio-Angeln für Seltene Erden: Wie Eiweiß-Bruchstücke Elektronik-Schrott recyceln Mit den neuen Methoden können wichtige Metalle wie Kupfer und Gold aus dem Abraum von Bergwerken gewonnen oder Plastik sortiert und wiederverwendet werden
An interview with Marcel Lubben, Reverdia. “The bioeconomy is a long-term commitment” In this exclusive interview Marcel Lubben talks about Reverdia and his expectations related to the new EU bioeconomy strategy
19 October 201816 October 2018 A new bioeconomy strategy for a sustainable Europe New action plan to be discussed at a conference on 22 October in Brussels
Eine neue Bioökonomie-Strategie für ein nachhaltiges Europa Neuer Aktionsplan soll auf einer Konferenz am 22. Oktober in Brüssel erörtert werden
Erstes thermoplastisches Polyurethan auf Basis der CO2-Technologie Neue Polyole verringern Kohlenstoff-Fußabdruck - Weitere TPU-Entwicklungen für die Textilanwendung und Oberflächengestaltung
First thermoplastic polyurethane based on CO2 technology New polyols reduce carbon footprint - Further TPU developments for textile application and surface design
Schluck für Schluck die Welt retten! TECNARO präsentiert auf der FAKUMA 2018 (16.-20.10.2018 Halle A1 Stand A1-1201) spektakuläre neue Anwendungen aus ARBOFORM®, ARBOBLEND® und ARBOFILL®
Millions in funding and partnerships bolster Genomatica’s personal care ingredient business $90 million financing to accelerate new products; strengthens Ginkgo partnership
China’s Soy Appetite Is Leaving Brazilian Crushers Empty-Handed Some plants halt operations and plan to resume only next year - Crush margins are negative since mid-September, Cepea says
3D printed bioplastic: the future of construction? To date, most 3D printed buildings have been built from concrete. Could bioplastics be a more sustainable option?
Jacobs Confirms Anellotech’s Bio-TCat™ Process Leads to Significant Carbon Emission Reductions Compared to Petro-based Aromatics Jacobs verified that renewably-sourced Bio-TCat products enable significant GHG reductions when compared to identical chemicals currently made from crude oil
Scaling up biobased BTX: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Anellotech Anellotech CEO David Sudolsky gave this illuminating overview of the technology’s progress and promise as part of The Early Stage webinar series
18 October 201815 October 2018 Dupont completes expansion Sorona production capacity Investment is reflective of the growing demand for Sorona polymer throughout the carpet and apparel markets
Biotech companies find a sweet spot in food ingredients market Future development in sweeteners will focus almost entirely on finding new natural sweeteners
Global vegetable oil production set to reach new peak According to USDA forecast, 2018/19 world vegetable oil production will probably rise more than 3 per cent from the previous year
Self-healing material can build itself from carbon in the air Taking a page from green plants, new polymer “grows” through a chemical reaction with carbon dioxide
Selbstheilendes “Wundermaterial” frisst CO2 Klimagas wird zielgerichtet genutzt, damit der innovative Stoff wächst und auch erstarkt
UPM’s good news bear brings completed EIA on Kotka Biorefinery and more With fuels produced from forestry waste, the company could provide 30% of Finland’s diesel demand
Welcome to the tenth RoadToBio newsletter This issue to sight results of the analysis of business cases for the nine bio-based chemicals which could represent an opportunity for European chemicals industry
Finnish pilot develops a new solution for sustainable forestry New unique mobile application puts forest Big Data to more efficient use
Biorefinery Monitoring: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioeconomy Materials Flows & Assessment A group led by the Danish Institute of Market Analysis gave this overview of a bioeconomy monitoring system, as part of a IEA Bioenergy Task 43 workshop
17 October 201812 October 2018 UK Parliament to dramatically reduce plastic use through new compostable products In-vessel composting method will use a combination of heat and microbes to turn the waste into compost fit for any garden
Global Bioenergies reaches 87% of yield target in Isobutene process Yield and productivity have reached a threshold meeting the expectations for profitable exploitation of the process at commercial scale
Henkel announces ambitious targets for sustainable packaging Expanded strategic framework promoting a circular economy
Henkel setzt sich ambitionierte Ziele für nachhaltige Verpackungen Erweiterte Verpackungsstrategie fördert Kreislaufwirtschaft
Virgin Australia Leads Effort to Use Gevo Renewable Jet Fuel at the Brisbane Airport in Queensland, Australia Great opportunity to develop a thriving sustainable fuels industry, which will help to reduce emissions and drive investment and jobs growth in Australia
Parkdale Mills and Intrinsic Textiles Team Up To Reduce Synthetic Microfiber Pollution and Textile Waste CiCLO textile technology allows polyester and other synthetic materials to biodegrade like natural materials
LignoLoc: the first collated nails made of wood Nails can be recycled or reclaimed with the wood itself and no separating process is necessary
Canadian Marijuana Legalization Day – Can Pot Save Synthetic Biology From the Next Biotechnology Crater? This represents a huge opportunity compared to where Synthetic Biology has been operating, i.e. commodity chemicals for industrial applications
Redesigning poplar trees to take the drought … and the salt and the heat Improving poplar biomass production under stress conditions
16 October 201812 October 2018 Cortec® Releases Biobased Alternative to Banned Paint Strippers Green chemistry paint strippers designed to remove coatings, inks, and resins from metals, concrete, and wood surfaces
New renewable building blocks for step growth polymers The GREEN-CHEM network at Ghent University developed new building blocks for a vast variety of step growth polymers
Nachwachsende Rohstoffe: „Es gibt viele Monomere, die über neuartige Strukturelemente verfügen“ Branche setzt traditionell schon sehr viele biobasierte Rohstoffe wie Cellulose, Stärke und Pflanzenöle ein - unsicher bleiben Verfügbarkeit sowie Lieferanten
Frances Arnold wins Nobel Prize for Chemistry: Gevo, Provivi co-founder honored for directed evolution technology This year’s Nobel Laureates in Chemistry have been inspired by the power of evolution and used the same principles to develop proteins that solve mankind’s chemical problems
Carbon Trust Endorses Braskem’s Carbon-Negative Claims for Bio-based Plastic New report comparing I’m green™ with fossil-based equivalents
Co-op UK and Novamont partner on replacement plastic shopping bags with compostable alternatives The new compostable bioplastic shopping bags are suitable for waste collection and domestic composting
Norway will make airlines use more environmentally friendly fuel from 2020 As part of Norway’s push to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the minority center-right government said the aviation fuel industry must mix 0.5 percent advanced biofuel into jet fuel from 2020 onwards
Highly Organised Process: How Protein Complexes Form in the Cell Heidelberg researchers gain fundamental new insights into synthesis of biologically active complexes
Hochgradig organisierter Prozess: Wie Proteinkomplexe in der Zelle entstehen Heidelberger Forscher gewinnen grundlegende neue Erkenntnisse zur Synthese biologisch aktiver Komplexe
15 October 201812 October 2018 DRT names Quimidroga France as its new distributor As from 15 October, Quimidroga France EURL, a major European distributor has been appointed as DRT’s new distributor in the French market
