17 June 201615 June 2016 Chemists settle longstanding debate on how methane is made biologically Understanding how microbes generate methane might help scientists find ways to control pollution or make fuels
16 June 201612 June 2016 OSU researching bacteria to begin biofuel production process Researchers look to develop cost-effective bioconversion treatments for lignin
South Florida man creates company, car made of cannabis hemp Bruce Dietzen creates Renew company, new type of sports car
Better waste management on land essential to solve the problem of marine litter New UNEP-report states that there are currently no solutions to marine debris
Cellulose: new understanding could lead to tailored biofuels In the search for low emission plant-based fuels, new research may help avoid having to choose between growing crops for food or fuel
The new cellulosic value chain: The Digest’s 8-Slide Guide to Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Sandy Marshall, chairman of Bioindustrial Innovation Canada, gave this overview at ABLC Feedstocks.
15 June 20169 June 2016 Kultevat receives first process patent for dandelion rubber The patent covers a process involving the simultaneous extraction of rubber and inulin
Novamont wins the EUBIA Award 2016 for her contribution to the development of green chemistry Company demonstrated an high effort in supporting biomass development
Novomer Announces Successful Commercial-Scale Trials Of Converge® Polyols in Rigid Foams Materials enabled Ford to produce sustainable foams and plastics that meet the rigorous standards of the automotive industry - a first for automakers
Endlich Ferien! Paula und Leon fahren zu Bauer Hubert aufs Land und staunen nicht schlecht … Bioökonomie im Alltag: In „Bauer Hubert und die bunte Schule“ dreht sich alles um aus Natur gemachte Produkte
Synthetic Biotechnology enables sustainable production of bioactive natural substances A new molecular toolkit for the de-novo design of bioactive agents
Synthetische Biotechnologie ermöglicht nachhaltige Produktion bioaktiver Naturstoffe Wirkstoffe aus dem Baukasten
14 June 20167 June 2016 The Investissements d’Avenir programme provides €9 million funding to Global Bioenergies and IBN-One, as part of a programme involving Cristal Union and L’Oréal New opportunities identified in the cosmetics industry
Im Rahmen des französischen Programms Zukunftsinvestitionen wird Global Bioenergies und IBN-One für ein gemeinsames Projekt mit Cristal Union und L’Oréal eine Förderung in Höhe von 9 Millionen Euro gewährt Neue Absatzmöglichkeiten in der Kosmetikindustrie erkannt
Global Bioenergies: The Leuna demo plant has received all major equipment units Plant will be used to complete the development of the technology
Carbon Nanofibers from Sustainable Sources Arab researchers developed a synthesis of CNFs which uses lignin and recycled PET
Ahem, it’s the chems: The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Sofinnova and biobased chemicals private equity Company chief Denis Luquin gave these slides on renewable chemical private equity at ABLC 2016
SC Delivers First BIC Annual Report Comprehensive review of BIC’s priorities, activities and achievements
13 June 201615 February 2018 The World’s Greatest Conference ever about Industrial Hemp – New president elected Production of hemp seeds increased from 2010 to 2013 by 92% and the production of flowers and leaves by an amazing 3,000%
Weltgrößte Konferenz aller Zeiten zum Thema Nutzhanf – Neuer Präsident gewählt Produktion von Hanfnüssen von 2010 bis 2013 um 92%, Produktion von Blüten und Blättern sogar um 3.000% gestiegen
Medical Cannabis serves as an orphan drug for: Tourette Syndrome, Dravet Syndrome, Stiff Person Syndrome, Achalasia and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Worldwide campaign tries to inform and help patients get legal access to Cannabis as medicine
Cannabis im Einsatz gegen seltene Krankheiten wie Tourette-Syndrom, Dravet-Syndrom, Stiff-Person-Syndrom, Achalasie und intrakranielle Hypertonie Weltweite Kampagne will Patienten informieren und ihnen zu legalem Zugang zu Cannabis als Medizin verhelfen
Global competition on conversion of CO2 into valuable products – Carbon Capture & Utilization (CCU) How to participate at "NRG COISIA Carbon XPRIZE“ and identify the most promising and efficient CCU technologies
IFAT 2016: Starker Rückenwind für die getrennte Bioabfallsammlung in Deutschland Bundesweit mangelt es jedoch noch an einer konsequenten Umsetzung
10 June 20169 June 2016 EU Parliament report on revised waste legislation emphasises the role of bioplastics in the transition to a circular economy Better market conditions for renewable raw materials and promoting the use of bio-based materials in packaging provided
Bericht des EU Parlaments zur Revision des Abfallrechts stärkt die Rolle von Biokunststoffen in der Kreislaufwirtschaft Bessere Marktbedingungen für erneuerbare Rohstoffe und Förderung biobasierter Materialien im Verpackungsbereich vorgesehen
First Rice Husk & Polymer Composite Film: Klöckner Pentaplast launches Pentadecor® Films made of Resysta® Innovative patented technology allows production of highly filled compound films up to 300-800μm thickness
Erste Verbundfolie aus Reishülsen und PVC: Klöckner Pentaplast präsentiert Pentadecor® Films – made of Resysta® Neues patentiertes Produktionsverfahren erlaubt es, hochgefüllte Folien in einer Stärke von 300 bis 800μm herzustellen
9 June 20166 June 2016 BioMalaysia & Asia Pacific BioEconomy 2016 Unveils Significant Movement for Bioeconomy Malaysia Rebranding of BiotechCorp to Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation fortifies nation’s leadership in bioeconomy
3D-Druck mit PLA: Leitfähigkeit im Fokus Grafe bringt gefragte Innovationen auf die diesjährige Rapid Tech
Evolva animated video nabs Platinum at Hermes Awards Evolva dedicates award to Phil Robinson, the late-great creative genius who directed this unique three-minute video on biotech and brewing
Who has won the the Bio-Based Innovation Awards (Europe) 2016? Synprodo awards with "Greeny", the bio-based and compostable icebox for the Italian market
Bioeconomy Barometer: knowledge is at the basis of effective policy LEI Wageningen UR developed an analysis framework to monitor the status of the Dutch bioeconomy
The Carbon XPRIZE: Exponential Approaches to Energy and Climate US$20 million global competition to incentivize technologies that convert CO₂ emissions into valuable products
8 June 20166 June 2016 Hard times for public renewable chemical companies Codexis and Solazyme (now Terravia) reinvented themselves, while Gevo and Metabolix shareholders seem to be now looking into selling the companies
Trucost identifies $3.5bn environmental savings from scaling up sustainable plastic Environmental cost to society of plastic use by the consumer goods sector alone is estimated at $75 billion
The Advanced Bioeconomy 2016: State of the Industry What’s likely to cost less than 5 cents a pound in the near and mid-term?
User research at BESSY II: nanostructures in human teeth Charité researchers found dentin as a model system for new materials development
Nutzerforschung an BESSY II: Was Zähne fester macht als jedes bekannte künstliche Material Berliner Charité-Forscher: Dentin könnte Vorbild zur Entwicklung neuer Materialien sein
Corbion launches PLA portfolio of neat bioplastic resins for the North American market Company's new 75 kTpa PLA production plant is anticipated to start-up within the second half of 2018
7 June 20166 June 2016 DSM’s EcoPaXX® tapping into drinking water-contact applications Company taking its EcoPaXX® polyamide into an important new market
Big success for Bio Cosmetics. Bio-on’s bioplastic for cosmetics officially presented at “Future of Formulations in Cosmetics” Bio Cosmetics can replace the microbeads contained in cosmetics that pollute the seas
Big Buckaroos in Tiny Town: the gold rush ahead in nanocellulose New technology display astonishing properties when processed into nanofibrils and nanocrystals
Altree wood chip and plastic panel substitute finds use in road signs PJ Woodlands' signature product is made from recycled wood fiber and recycled plastic
AlmaWin und Interseroh etablieren innovative Procyclen-Flasche für Biowaschmittel Erstmals Recyclingkunststoff im Blow Moulding-Verfahren eingesetzt
6 June 20169 September 2021 Microorganisms team up to recycle carbon dioxide into biofuel Stephanopoulos group at MIT reports engineered microorganisms that can generate sustainable biofuel from carbon dioxide emissions
Cars and trucks burn almost half of all palm oil used in Europe Numbers from a EU Comission's study show the ugly truth of Europe’s biofuel policy
Development of performance polyesters based on isoidide Joint research project exploring a promising chemical building block for the biobased economy
World Cotton Consumption Drops ICAC: Imports by China are forecast to fall, imports by the rest of the world are expected to increase by 3% to 6.5 million tons
The World’s Greatest Conference ever about Industrial Hemp – New president elected
