3 July 201729 June 2017 DuPont Wins 2017 European Bio-Based Materials Company of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan Award Recognizes Company for Commercial Innovation in Biomaterials Space
G7 Environment: all grades of Novamont MATER-BI bioplastic will be 40% to 100% bio-based by end of 2017 Novamont is bringing forward the targets of Italy and France on bio-based content in fruit and vegetable bags
Novamont-Umweltgipfel: Sämtliche Typen des Biokunststoffs MATER-BI enthalten Künftig über 40% nachwachsende Rohstoffe Unternehmen nimmt verpflichtende Vorgaben Italiens und Frankreichs für den Einsatz von nachwachsenden Rohstoffen in bestimmten Produkten bereits vorweg
„Resource Innovators 2017“ gekürt Auszeichnung von fünf Start-ups auf Berliner Rohstoffgipfel / Ideen zur Einsparung von Erdöl in der Chemieindustrie/ Signal für mehr Gründergeist und Kooperation
CO2-neutraler Wasserstoff aus Biomasse Wie man aus Biomasse Wasserstoff herstellen kann, untersuchen TU Wien und voestalpine in einem gemeinsamen Forschungsprojekt
30 June 201728 June 2017 Stena Line introduces biodegradable bags on board Big ferry company aims to phase out all plastics over the next year
Schülerin beim „Jugend gründet“ Bundesfinale mit ALTANA Sonderpreis Chemie ausgezeichnet Geschäftsidee SweetPower® ist eine Lithium-Ionen-Batterie, bei der Erdöl oder Graphit durch Zuckerrübenmaterial ersetzt wird
Explosive new ICCT report says “offsets” will dominate “alternative fuels” in aviation “Bulk of aviation emissions reductions will be achieved through carbon offsets,” not fuels, writes ICCT
University of Minnesota: Biorenewable Alternative to Polyacrylates By using bio-renewable materials, this method offers potential sustainable alternatives
Norway’s Statkraft to make biofuel from wood chips and other waste Company's "hydro thermal liquefaction" process turns wood and organic waste into a second-generation biofuel that is carbon neutral
European Bioplastics elects new Board – François de Bie confirmed as Chairman Clear vote of confidence affirmed the strategic direction set by the previous Board
European Bioplastics wählt neuen Vorstand – François de Bie im Amt des Vorsitzenden bestätigt Klares Votum zum dritten Mal in Folge bekräftigte die strategische Ausrichtung des Verbandes
Ecofys study on Crude Tall Oil markets and availability: sufficient supply for advanced biofuels, biomaterials and energy usage The study brings necessary information into the debate concerning raw material availability for various end-uses such as advanced biofuels and biomaterials
Amyris Partners with Queensland on Biofutures Acceleration Program in Next Step Toward Planned Development of Biorefinery Plans call for developing a new production plant with support from local partners to produce Amyris’s sugar cane-based ingredient called farnesene
29 June 20174 July 2017 nova’s experts introduced: Dr Ángel Puente Life Cycle Assessments, Sustainability, Chemistry
New business opportunities for the industry Project ProNanoCell's aim was to develop new green composite materials from the forest sector
This Startup Wants To Turn America’s Yard Waste Into A Petroleum Substitute Alliance Bio-Products plans to open a new plant that will turn yard waste into a replacement for petroleum
From sun to pump: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Direct Photosynthetic Production of Biodiesel BETO: Production of Biodiesel by Decoupled Cyanobacteria at the 2017 DOE Project Peer Review
Metsä Wood launches Open Source Wood Initiative A pioneering open innovation project to accelerate growth in large scale wood construction
The revolutionary technology pushing Sweden toward the seemingly impossible goal of zero emissions Algoland carbon capture project uses algae to help the country reach a huge climate target
Metsä Wood bringt ‚Open Source Wood‘ auf den Weg Ein bahnbrechendes Open-Innovation-Projekt, das das Wachstum im groß angelegten Holzbau beschleunigen soll
Thailand Creates Technology That Decomposes Plastic Bags in Weeks With a new eco-friendly push, Thailand is turning the heads of environmentalists and investors alike
Stanford discovery could lead to sustainable source of the fuel additive ethanol Most fuel additive ethanol used in the U.S. is made from corn, new research reveals that copper can turn carbon dioxide into ethanol without using corn or other plants
Turkish researcher awarded grant to study electrodeionization for biofuels Humeyra Ulusoy-Erol has been selected to receive an AAUW International Doctoral Fellowship from the American Association of University Women
28 June 20179 September 2021 Europe, Flanders, the Province of East-Flanders and the City of Ghent invest €9,36 million in the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant Investment will be used to build up new research infrastructure specifically for gas fermentation and Down-Stream Processing
Rettenmaier & Söhne: Pflanzliche Verdicker für Kosmetika entwickelt Gute technische Eigenschaften, bei Temperaturstabilität und Haptik noch Verbesserungsbedarf
Beleaf Chair – Sitzmöbel aus Laub und einem biobasierten Bindemittel Kreativer slowakischer Designer ertüftelt bachtenswerte Entwicklung aus Laub und Bio-Harz
Fit, fett & fantastisch Synthetisch gezüchtete, extrem fettreiche Alge soll zur Produktion von Biokraftstoffen genutzt werden
Nordson receives Plastpol Poland Innovation Award for Xaloy® MPX™ Wear Coating Technology for plasticating screws Xaloy MPX thermal spray coating is made up of particles only 5 microns in diameter
Nordson releases PLA screw and barrel package The new Xaloy PLA screw and barrel package from Nordson eliminates guesswork and minimizes start-up complications for molders and extrusion processor
Lenzing: EcoVero™ fibers – new industry standard in eco-friendly viscose Achieving low environmental impact requires developing eco-friendly raw materials and a sustainable manufacturing process
NatureWorks launches Performance Chemicals Division Vercet™ lactide-based chemistries offering will be more or less customized to provide solutions rather than just drop-ins
Eastman makes China the global launch for new bioplastic Eastman Chemical Co. launched a new bioplastic material at the Chinaplas trade show that's made 50 percent from trees from sustainably managed forests
27 June 201723 June 2017 BIC Announces New SIRA Roadmap to Develop Europe’s Bioeconomy Updated SIRA addresses the technological and innovation challenges facing the bio-based industries
Polyamid aus Rizinusöl Bio-Fed ergänzt Portfolio um biobasierte PA 6.10-Compounds auf Basis von Sebacinsäure
Emery Oleochemicals Announces New High-Performance Plasticizer, EDENOL® DOZ Response to market demand for more readily available azelaic acid-derived plasticizers specifically designed for PVC and synthetic rubber applications
Shell Homage – BioComposites mit Schalen von Eiern, Nüssen und Kakaobohnen Ägyptische Designerin produziert Möbel und Alltagsgegenstände aus selbst entwickelten biobasierten Verbundwerkstoffen
Innovation in the European Bioeconomy: 15 million euro project optimizes value chains for miscanthus and hemp EU project with 22 partners from science, agriculture, and industry - new varieties, cultivation on unused areas, biomass value chains, life cycle assessment, and knowledge transfer
Von der Biomasse zum Produkt: Uni Hohenheim leitet Bioökonomie-Projekt über 15 Mio. Euro EU-Projekt mit 22 Partnern aus Wissenschaft, Landwirtschaft und Industrie - Neue Sorten, Anbau auf ungenutzten Flächen, Ökobilanz und Wissens-Transfer
Corbion granted halal and kosher certification for its PATIONIC® polymer additives Corbion can now enable its customers to satisfy rising consumer demand for complete halal and kosher-certified products across a variety of applications
NatureWorks Creates Performance Chemicals Division and Launches Vercet Product Line The customizable properties of Vercet polyols provide excellent hardness, solvent resistance, and low color in polyurethanes
Oslo airport imports biofuels from California, greens doubt benefit The jet fuel blend sold for planes in Oslo now has 0.2 percent biofuels in the test project
26 June 201723 June 2017 RoadToBio: Roadmap for the Chemical Industry in Europe towards a Bioeconomy The roadmap will specify the benefits for the chemical industry along the path from fossil-based industry towards a bioeconomy to meet the societal needs in 2030
New Biomaterials Showcase Biosuccinium® as Front-runner with Winning Footprint Innovative Biosuccinium®-based polyurethanes have a significant share of bio-based content and will enable more sustainable products
Efficient Steam Generation with Sunlight Researchers developed a solar steam generation device based on carbon nanotube-modified flexible wood membrane
Chancen der Bioökonomie in Bayern Empfehlungen des regionalen Sachverständigenrates Bioökonomie wurden auf Veranstaltung diskutiert
Sarnia to play role in developing sustainable, renewable plastic Partnership aims to develop and launch a PET plastic bottle made from 100 per cent sustainable and renewable bio-based material
Unbreakable material made of biopolymers Evonik and the Taiwanese company Sungo team up to create a drinking bottle made from more than 50 percent renewable raw materials, such as palm kernel and coconut oil
Sunfire produces sustainable crude oil alternative Power-to-liquid plant in Dresden for first time was operated continuously for more than 1,500 hours
Blue Crude: Sunfire produziert nachhaltigen Erdölersatz Power-to-Liquids Anlage lief erstmalig im Dauerbetrieb über mehr als 1.500 Stunden
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