4 August 20172 August 2017 Biobasierte Stadt Wie kann sie aussehen, die Stadt von morgen? Welche biobasierten Innovationen gibt es bereits? Woran wird getüftelt? Dieses Dossier gibt einen Überblick
Praj-Gevo Joint Development Agreement to Enter Commercialization Phase The goal of these agreements was for Praj to adapt Gevo’s isobutanol technology to using non-corn based sugars and lignocellulose feedstocks
Study on photoprotection may benefit biofuel feedstock yield Study reveals the mechanisms of a protein that helps moss and green algae defend against too much light
3 August 20171 August 2017 Can developers find a bio-based solution for injection moulded food packaging? New research project aiming to produce thin walled transparent food wrap and bio-based plastics that are affordable
8 Millionen Tonnen gebrauchtes Holz könnten wiederverwendet werden Diese beeindruckende Menge Altholz fällt jährlich in Deutschland zu Recyclingzwecken an
Rudolf J. Koopmans: Er macht aus Milch Plastik Plastik ist praktisch, aber eine Belastung für die Umwelt. In Fribourg tüfteln Forscher jetzt an einem biologisch abbaubaren Kunststoff
Hitting a new high – Hemp industry and innovations continue to grow like weeds Vermont’s latest statistics on state’s hemp industry’s growth made Biofuels Digest wonder what is it about hemp that is so hip?
An interview with Tatjana Schwabe, CLIB2021. “Clusters can bring the right people together” Tatjana Schwabe talks about the role of clusters in supporting the European bioeconomy
Biofuel potential in Southeast Asia: Raising food yields, reducing food waste and utilising residues Biofuel potential in Southeast Asia offers detailed estimates of biomass resource potential for Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam
2 August 201731 July 2017 European Commission launches Knowledge Centre to provide scientific evidence on bioeconomy Bioeconomy Knowledge Centre marks an important step in bringing the different policy areas of the bioeconomy closer together
Expertengespräch Biokunststoffe – Nachfrage und Angebot Das Institut für Biokunststoffe und Bioverbundwerkstoffe und die Fachzeitschrift PLASTVERARBEITER luden zum Expertengespräch ein
60 Million Households Produce Natural Fibres: Production Reached 30 Million Tons in 2016 World production of all fibres is estimated to have exceeded 100 million metric tons for the first time in 2016
Hanfbeton: Die Zukunft auf dem Bau? Nutzhanf als Baumaterial sollte in Deutschland bald wettbewerbsfähig werden, um im internationalen Wettbewerb bestehen zu können
Krystal Gabel will challenge Gov. Pete Ricketts in Nebraska Primary Gabel's platform includes to make Nebraska the primary producer and manufacturer of hemp biofuel and biodiesel
Power-to-Liquid: 200 Liter Sprit aus Solarstrom und dem Kohlenstoffdioxid der Umgebungsluft Kompaktanlage produziert ersten synthetischen Kraftstoff aus Sonnenenergie und dem Kohlenstoffdioxid der Luft
1 August 20179 September 2021 Issue 64 of the research*eu results magazine – The grand plan for carbon capture The latest research*eu results magazine is now available in free, accessible PDF.
Kunststoff aus Zucker und Stärke – in Serie Die beiden Gründer der Biokunststoff-Firma Tecnaro im Interview mit Bild der Wissenschaft
The 10 Strangest Bioeconomy Storylines of All Time No. 10: About a 3D-printed, biobased cabin available for rent in Amsterdam
„European Joint Undertaking on Bio-Based Industries (BBI)“ fördert Konsortium „PEFerence“. Förderung soll innovative Wertschöpfungskette von bio-basierten Rohstoffen bis zu Chemikalien und Materialien auf Basis von Polyethylenfuranoat (PEF) etablieren helfen
Microbeads ban: Government to outlaw microplastics in cosmetic products Any kind of 'rinse-off' personal care and cosmetic products are affected, but not 'leave-on' make-up or sunscreen after industry complaints about the cost
Cellulosic Biofuels Can Benefit the Environment If Managed Correctly Cellulosic biofuels are routinely factored into future climate mitigation scenarios because of their potential to displace petroleum use and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions
31 July 20179 September 2021 Power-to-Liquid – Sprit aus Solarenergie und CO2 Zum ersten Mal wurden 200 Liter Kraftstoff aus Sonnenenergie und dem Kohlenstoffdioxid der Umgebungsluft in einer marktreifen Pilotanlage hergestellt
PolyBioSkin develops biopolymers for high-demand skin-contact applications Kick-off meeting in Spain to discuss how new generation bio-based polymers can help advance sustainable alternatives in sanitary, cosmetic, and biomedical fields
Biopolymere aus Resten der Holzverarbeitung Neues BMEL-Projekt nutzt Terpene aus der Holzverarbeitung um biobasierte Polyamide herzustellen
Seattle startup raises $12M to ‘rewrite the software of life’ (with a little help from the technology behind beer) Biology company Arzeda spent the last nine years developing the technology to build custom proteins and other molecules
Biofuel for conventional diesel engines created Researchers have developed a method for producing a petroleum diesel-like fuel from conventional biodiesel at low temperatures
Forscher stellen Biokraftstoff für konventionelle Dieselmotoren her Forscher haben ein Verfahren entwickelt, mit dem sie aus konventionellem Biodiesel bei niedrigeren Temperaturen einen petrodiesel-ähnlichen Kraftstoff herstellen
REG Celebrates Completion of Upgrade Project at Emden Biorefinery REG invested 2.5 million € for the installation of a new biodiesel distillation column and a thermal oil heater
28 July 201727 July 2017 Making the right choices – where are biofuels headed in Europe? "Sustainable First and Second Generation Bioethanol for Europe – Opportunities for People, Planet and Profit ", international conference, 26 September 2017, Brussels
PlastiCircle – Improvement of the plastic packaging waste chain from a circular economy approach EU-project aims to develop and implement a holistic process to increase recycling rates of packaging waste in Europe
Neue biobasierte Brücken im Rotterdamer Hafen halten bestimmt 100 Jahre InfraCore's weltweit patentiertes Verfahren erlaubt das Verbauen von Kunststoffkompositen in Brückenkonstruktionen
New biobased bridges in port of Rotterdam will last at least 100 years InfraCore's patented technology allows to building polymer composites in bridge constructions
Biokunststoff: Zitrusfrüchte statt Chemie Katalanische Forscher arbeiten an Bioplastik aus Zitronen, Orangen oder Pomeranzen
How enzymes produce hydrogen For years, researchers had assumed that a highly unstable intermediate state had to exist in the reaction. No one was able to verify this. Until now
Industrial Biotechnology: A Unique Potential for Pollution Prevention The BIO report shows how companies are working to utilize new technology in various ways
Start-up turns food waste into PHA plastics New funding will allow a California company to expand production of bioplastic derived from organic waste with an eye toward proving commercial viability
27 July 201726 July 2017 nova’s experts introduced: Dr. Oliver Arendt Policy, Techno-economic evaluation, Markets
CHASSY at ISSY33 Nearly 300 delegates from around the world attended, providing excellent opportunities for networking and discussion
Protein produced with electricity to alleviate world hunger Protein created with electricity can be used as a fodder replacement, thus releasing land areas for other purposes
Sprit aus Strom: Ökodiesel, ein leeres Versprechen Genauere Betrachtung des "CO2-neutralen" Verfahrens der Sunfire GmbH
Mechanismus aufgeklärt: Wie Enzyme Wasserstoff produzieren Den entscheidenden Katalyseschritt bei der Wasserstoffproduktion durch Enzyme haben RUB-Forscher gemeinsam mit Kollegen der Freien Universität Berlin aufgeklärt
Biokatalytische Synthese von Acrylnitril aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen (BiPAN) Gemeinsames, FNR gefördertes Forschungsvorhaben der Dralon GmbH und der Enzymicals AG
26 July 201725 July 2017 Biocomposites, wood and natural fibres as well as bio-based polymers at COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017 Composites going green
Bio-Verbundwerkstoffe, Holz- und Naturfasern sowie bio-basierte Polymere auf der COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017 Composites going green
Perstorp: Capa™ grades given food contact approval in US Company can now offer a higher molecular weight product to give customers more choices and flexibility
Latest results: Commission to invest € 97 million to help 64 small businesses bring their innovations to the market Total amount of € 96.815 million to be distributed between the SMEs working on 57 projects to finance innovation activities
VAUDE Launches Footwear Range Containing Biosuccinium® Sustainable trekking shoes with high-end design were unveiled at the OutDoor 2017 show in Friedrichshafen, Germany
Weltneuheit aus Rostock: Erfindung macht Erdöl überflüssig Eine Erfindung der Firma Gensoric soll Erdöl überflüssig machen. Den ersten Praxistest hat sie bereits bestanden
Cellulosics & the Whole Bio-Barrel: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Renmatix Renmatix CTO Fred Moesler gave this illuminating overview on the company and its progress and promise at ABLC 2017 in Washington, DC
Report says high aviation biofuel costs and regulation over airport spending obstacles for fuel uptake The report reveals the financial tools available to U.S. airports, and outlines legal constraints and financial impacts of each tool
Making the right choices – where are biofuels headed in Europe?
