20 June 201713 June 2017 Anellotech starts Bio-BTX pilot production tests The objective is to demonstrate steady control and operation of the reactor, stripper and regenerator fluid bed systems with continuous catalyst circulation
19 June 201718 June 2017 nova talk: Where do you see the bioeconomy in the future? Interview with Mr. Gudbrand Rødsrud, Technology Director Business Development at Borregaard
Finnish demo plant produces renewable fuel from carbon dioxide captured from the air Aim of the Soletair project is to demonstrate the technical performance of the overall process and produce 200 litres of fuels and other hydrocarbons for research
Fuels from thin air: drop-in liquid fuels from sky CO2, water and solar power Helsinki region’s Smart & Clean project aims to achieve the most attractive zero-emission mobility in the world
Bioraffinerie: Forschungsprojekt Flippr2 startet in die Prozessintegration Neues Bioraffinerieprojekt Flippr2 arbeitet an Realisierung einer Rohstoffdrehscheibe der biobasierten Industrie – wichtig für Unternehmen und interessant für den Wissenschaftsstandort
Who are the winners of the European Bio-Based Innovation Awards 2017? Finnish company Paptic is opening a door for novel wood-based materials
Is there a future for biofuel in Europe? Environmental NGOs want companies to switch to newer, ‘second-generation’ biofuels, which they say lead to less land use change
Neste deepens its knowhow on the circular economy – waste plastics now in focus Among the most important new raw materials of the future that Neste is interested are residues from the forestry industry, algae, and waste plastics
Connecting Chains Konstanz chemists demonstrate how the chain length of fatty acid molecules can be doubled
Verdoppelt Konstanzer Chemiker zeigen, wie die Kettenlänge von Kunststoffmolekülen verdoppelt werden kann
16 June 20179 September 2021 Fuels from thin air: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Soletair technology New power-to-liquid plant now has moved to the campus of LUT and and demonstrates the entire process chain
Cannabis als Medizin: Deutschland sucht Hanf-Anbauer Zehntausende Deutsche könnten bald Cannabis als Medikament verschrieben bekommen. Doch um die Lizenz für den Anbau wollen sich zwei wichtige Anbieter nicht bewerben
Bauen mit nachwachsenden Rohstoffen im Sozialen Wohnungsbau Prämiertes Vorzeigeprojekt: Wohnkomplex mit insgesamt 37 Mietwohnungen zeugt von umgesetzter Nachhaltigkeit
Biomass Pyrolysis Comes of Age Markets for products from biomass pyrolysis are emerging and more technology providers are moving from demonstration to commercial scale
The Sexy 7: The bio markets and apps in PET, PX, PEF, PLA, PHA, PBS, and PE 200,200 downloads for the DOE’s classic report on value-added chemicals — but some hot molecules are missing!
Fungal Enzymes Team Up to More Efficiently Break Down Cellulose Collaborative science initiative enables resolution of fungal protein complexes
14 June 201712 June 2017 Scientists make biodegradable microbeads from cellulose Microbeads from a sustainable source could potentially replace harmful plastic ones
A new approach to combatting anxiety states, pain and inflammation Swiss researchers found a new way to influence the endocannabinoid system
Ein neuer Ansatz zur Bekämpfung von Angstzuständen, Schmerzen und Entzündungen Schweizer Forscher haben neuen Weg gefunden, um das Endocannabinoid-System zu beeinflussen
What’s My Feedstock Worth? A primer for measuring bio-value Owner or seller, you need to know the underlying value of a feedstock in the advanced bioeconomy
NatureWorks Licenses Plaxica’s Optipure® D-Lactic Acid Process Technology to Expand its Ingeo™ Product Portfolio This investment is part of NatureWorks' long term strategy for leading the market with cost effective, functional biopolymers
KaiCell Fibers will take sustainability all the way from stumpage to market An increase of wood haulage distance from 100 to 300 kilometres grows the carbon footprint by 200 %
Anellotech Announces First Successful Performance Test of its TCat-8® Pilot Plant The test involved continuous injection of MinFreeTM woody biomass feedstock and production of BTX and other valuable chemical by-products
13 June 20179 June 2017 KaiCell Fibers biorefinery venture in Paltamo New innovative concept on several levels
From Carbon Dioxide to Ethanol Synthesis of ethanol via hydrogenation of CO2 is an effective way to eliminate and use the environmentally harmful gas
Makin’ Money in Muddy Waters with a Magic Molecule Wisconsin researcher converts biomass into three viable products, in one step
Ahlstrom-Munksjö to invest into Genuine Vegetable Parchment products in France Ahlstrom-Munksjö's Genuine Vegetable Parchment technology gives unique capabilities to a 100% cellulose product.
Kunststoff ist nicht umsonst so erfolgreich Projekt Plast X will das Risiko durch Kunststoffe und mögliche Alternativen erforschen
UPM Biofuels gains the world’s first RSB certification for wood-based liquid biofuels UPM Biofuels uses crude tall oil to produce both biofuels and biomaterials
How sustainable are biodegradable and plant-based plastics? The scope of the world’s plastic problem goes beyond straining Earth’s finite resources; it is also a waste management issue
12 June 20179 June 2017 Metsä Group softwood pulp to be used in LG’s loudspeakers Aqvacomp’s new production facility will be starting up at the Rauma pulp mill in autumn
LIFE Best 25 Years Award für Bread4PLA 100% biologisch abbaubaren Kunststofffolie unter Verwendung von Abfallprodukten aus der Backwarenindustrie
CORDURA® Brand and DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Launch New Eco-Efficient Textiles at Techtextil Designers of apparel, footwear and gear will now have access to innovative durable performance fabrics that incorporate plant-based materials
Special BIC FLASH: Study on Access-to-Finance -Conditions for Investments in Bio-Based Industries EIB and the EC are expected to announce further steps towards access-to-finance solutions for innovators in the Bioeconomy and Circular Economy sectors
Natural alternatives to rubber: The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to novel, US-based rubber-producing crops The world rubber demand is expected to grow from 12 million tons in 2014 to 30 million tons by 2030
9 June 20177 June 2017 SuperBIO: funding for companies in your cluster active in biobased innovations This project is open to any SME active in the biobased economy in the EU and H2020 associated countries
Climeworks launches world’s first commercial plant to capture CO2 from air Pure captured CO2 gas can at once be sold to customers in all key markets
Climeworks wäscht CO2 aus der Luft Direct Air Capture Verfahren der Gebrüder Meier inzwischen kommerziell verfügbar
Carbon dioxide from flue gas v. Concentrated by-product chemical sources; and the impact of distribution costs on economic feasibility Advanced Cryogenics CEO giving the Digest a special overview about developing economies
How the forestry sector can add $120 billion to global GDP Nature's "oldest climate technology," providing carbon capture and storage services
Kamille, Melisse und Baldrian erfolgreicher anbauen Zwischenstand im umfangreichen Demonstrationsprojekt Arzneipflanzen (KAMEL) des BMEL – Arzneipflanzentagung am 20./21. Juni in Schweinfurt
VIDEO: Croda prepares for bio-EO surfactants production Croda explains why the company is venturing into the ECO project especially in bio-surfactants
Alternative Nutzung von Biogasanlagen – Wachse aus Biogas für die Kosmetikindustrie Biowachse eröffnen vor allem in der Naturkosmetikbranche lukrative Anwendungsmöglichkeiten
8 June 20176 June 2017 Covestro achieves a breakthrough in research – Key chemical now derived from plants Biomass as new raw material for aniline production - completely new process jointly developed with partners
Covestro gelingt wissenschaftlicher Durchbruch – Wichtige Chemikalie jetzt aus Pflanzen Biomasse als neuer Rohstoff zur Produktion von Anilin - komplett neues Verfahren mit Partnern entwickelt
Former U.S. Department of Energy Official Joins CO2 Sciences Board Dr. Williams will be a key voice and adviser in the organization’s mission throughout the world
Verarbeitungsdaten zu Biokunststoffen auf breite Plattform gestellt Alle Ergebnisse in spezieller Datenbank erfasst - Zusammenfassung im "Leitfaden zur Verarbeitung von Biokunststoffen“ veröffentlicht
European PET Bottle Platform says existing recovery systems can handle PEF Interim approval constitutes a major step towards integration of packaging from Synvina’s PEF in the circular economy
nova talk: Where do you see the bioeconomy in the future?
