25 October 201723 October 2017 Solar-powered steam devices purify water through wood University of Maryland researchers found a solution to the rising global challenge of water scarcity
BASF declares force majeure for ecoflex and ecovio Plant has been shut down, company is working intensively to repair the technical defect
Energiewende nur mit E-Fuels möglich – Prognos-Studie Künftige Bundesregierung sollte daher die Bedeutung neuer flüssiger Energieträger für die Zukunft der Energieversorgung anerkennen und ihre Markteinführung unterstützen
Over Half a Trillion Soybeans Later, Ford Marks 10-Year Anniversary of Bio-based Foam This decade, Ford’s researchers have tinkered with a variety of bio-based products to use within its automobiles and trucks
Bioplastics: use and misuse The prefix “bio” for plastics doesn’t mean that they are all easily degradable. Confusion over words often means people don’t recycle their waste properly
Biodegradable electronics The goal of the project is the development of essential components for biodegradable electronic parts that can be employed for example in an implant
Biodegradierbare Elektronik Ein neuartiges Anwendungsfeld für diese innovativen elektronischen Bauteile sind beispielsweise aktive medizinische Implantate
24 October 201723 October 2017 Nicola Everitt: ‘People have shrimp waste they need to do something with, so why not make reusable bags’ University of Nottingham researcher is looking how to make biodegradable ‘green’ shopping bags from shellfish food waste
Startschuss für den Bau einer innovativen Mikroalgenproduktionsanlage BDI - BioEnergy International investiert rund € 16 Mio. in den Bau einer Industrieanlage zur Produktion von Algenbiomasse
Green light for construction of innovative micro algae production plant BDI - BioEnergy International AG invests roughly € 16 Mio. in the construction of an industrial plant for production of algae biomass
Biokunststoffe könnten auch in Traktoren die Richtung angeben Erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit zwischen Industrie und Forschung im Verbundprojekt „Verarbeitung von Biokunststoffen“
The launch of Pilots4U heralds a boost for the bioeconomy in Europe Purposes of the project is to map open access pilot and demonstration infrastructures across Europe
Melbourne bioplastics manufacturer expands Malaysian resin market SECOS new resin plant will be called Cardia Bioplastics and will operate under Malaysian business Stellar Films
Making woody biomass truly sustainable Sustainable biomass, including forest biomass, accounts for as much as 45% of all renewables consumed in the EU
Paper-Based Supercapacitor Uses Metal Nanoparticles to Boost Energy Density Researchers have developed a paper-based flexible supercapacitor that could be used to help power wearable devices
Can Microalgae Remove Pharmaceutical Contaminants from Water? This review comprehensively describes the current research on the possible roles and applications of microalgae for removing PCs from aqueous media
23 October 20179 September 2021 Statoil, Shell and Total entered CO2 storage partnership to meet the global climate target Project is part of the Norwegian authorities’ efforts to develop full-scale carbon capture and storage in Norway
State of the Advanced Bioeconomy 2017 Conference on Next-Gen Technologies and Markets opened in San Francisco
Airbus exec.: EU ‘bonus’ for aviation biofuels may be too little Thierry Nowaczyk from Airbus in an interview with EURACTIV.com
Airbus-Manager: EU-Bonus für Biokraftstoff in der Luftfahrt wohl nicht ausreichend Thierry Nowaczyk von Airbus im Interview mit EURACTIV.com
Innovative microalgae specialist TerraVia acquired by Corbion TerraVia brings a microalgae-based platform which will enable to expand into the field of producing specialty lipids and proteins, structured fats and tailored oils
Corbion acquires TerraVia for $20m The acquisition is expected to bring high value creation potential
Cool microscope technology revolutionises biochemistry We may soon have detailed images of life’s complex machineries in atomic resolution
Coole Mikroskop-Technologie revolutioniert Biochemie Möglicherweise haben wir bald detaillierte Bilder der komplexen Maschinen des Lebens in atomarer Auflösung
22 October 20179 September 2021 The world’s first “negative emissions” plant has begun operation – turning carbon dioxide into stone Three companies are currently building machines that can capture CO2 directly from the air
20 October 201718 October 2017 Nano3Bio: promising results for chitosan Among others, Nano3Bio developed new perspectives for cancer treatments and repair of damaged human tissues
Erdbeerduft aus Biogas: Moderne Anlagen sollen Strom, Wärme & Chemikalien liefern Themen-Serie Bioökonomie: Universität Hohenheim forscht an Biogasanlagen, die bioökonomisch wertvolle Chemikalien liefern. Ein Werkstattbericht
First automotive refinish coating with bio-based hardener Sonnenwagen Aachen tests biobased coating-layer from Covestro at the World Solar Challenge
Procter & Gamble launches new Fairy Ocean Plastic bottle made from 100% recycled plastic and ocean plastic The Fairy Ocean Plastic Bottles, created in partnership with TerraCycle, will be available to buy in 2018 to raise awareness of ocean plastic pollution
Biobasierte elastische Falttasse für unterwegs Hexpol TPE und Wildo Schweden gehen umweltfreundliches Outdoor Catering an
Surrounded by potential: new science in converting biomass Scientists at Ames Laboratory are experimenting with chemical reactions that decompose lignin models at low temperatures and pressures
Biodegradable microsensors for food monitoring A new generation of microsensors could provide the vital link between food products and the Internet of Things
Der Bio-Mikrosensor für Apfel und Fisch Eine neue Generation von Mikrosensoren soll das Internet der Dinge in den Bereich von Lebensmitteln erweitern
A sticky matter: Sugar molasses dent EU’s ambitions on advanced biofuels This could be an opportunity for increasing exports but may also lead to overproduction and a crash in the price of sugar
19 October 201717 October 2017 New Durable Hydrophilic Ingeo Nonwovens Technology for Absorbent Hygiene Products Offers Fluid Management Superior to Polypropylene New, durable hydrophilic formulation to promote skin health through improved fluid management and increased breathability
Popzyk and Klein win 2017 DNFI Award Award Ceremony will be on 6 December during the BCC Conference in Cologne, Germany
Wie sieht die Zukunft der Kohlenstoffwirtschaft aus? Neues Themenheft von Fraunhofer UMSICHT diskutiert Aspekte einer Transformation des heutigen kohlenstoffbasierten Wirtschaftssystems
Genetically engineered microorganisms can produce fluorinated PHA – among other things University of California researchers manipulate the biosynthetic machinery in cells to getting new organofluorine target molecules
Biofuel Production with the Sun, the Sea and Thermochemical Reactions New approaches to the science and technology of CO2-to-fuels may alter the energetics, the economics, and the business case to the point where bio-based CO2 conversion could be poised for a radical leap forward
Bioreactors on a chip renew promises for algal biofuels One of many improvements necessary for sustainable production of algal biofuel is the development of better algae
A second life for recovered wood The aim of the EU-funded CaReWood project is to reuse this secondary raw material several times over – for example in house-building or to make furniture
Altholz – neues Leben als Sekundärrohstoff Ziel des EU-Projekts CaReWood ist es, den Rohstoff mehrfach wiederzuverwerten – etwa für den Hausbau oder um Möbel daraus herzustellen
An interview with Marco Astorri, CEO of Bio-on “It is necessary to make a step forward to more circular processes”
18 October 201716 October 2017 API sets new milestone in biodegradability of coffee capsules Company introduced a broadened portfolio of APINAT® Bioplastics for single-serve coffee capsules
Mossi Ghisolfi is considering selling its business in the biofuels sector Biorefinery of Mossi Ghisolfi is the first plant in the world to be designed and built to produce bioethanol from agricultural residues and energy crops at commercial scale
Bio-Flammschutz für Kunststoffe: Fraunhofer LBF erschließt neue Verwendungsmöglichkeiten für Lignin Als Kunststoffadditiv besitzt Lignin die Fähigkeit, die Entflammbarkeit von Kunststoffen zu reduzieren
A company just inked the first ever deal to supply US-grown hemp fiber to an apparel company This fiber supply contract marks a historic milestone in the U.S. Hemp Industry, and particularly for American-made hemp textiles
