23 February 201622 February 2016 Next-generation biofuels – economical and climate friendly Hohenheim scientists working on a new, continuous method to produce bioethanol efficiently
Biokraftstoff der nächsten Generation – wirtschaftlich und klimafreundlich Hohenheim-Forscher arbeiten an neuem kontinuierlichen Verfahren zur effizienten Bioethanol-Herstellung
From sawdust to petrol Dutch researchers develop simultaneous extraction of lignin from wood, convert into chemicals
22 February 201615 February 2016 Cool Terra earns the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label Engineered biocarbon naturally benefits soil health
GFBiochemicals acquires leading levulinic acid derivatives producer Segetis and enters the US market Segetis to establish a direct presence in USA under GFBiochemicals Americas
Viel Potenzial für den Klimaschutz: Naturdämmstoffe sind besser als ihr Ruf Deutsche Umwelthilfe veröffentlicht Hintergrundpapier zu Vorteilen von Naturdämmstoffen
U.S. Groups Join Global Call to Remove Wood-based Biomass From European Union Renewable Energy Directive Biomass Increases Carbon Pollution, Damages Land and Livelihoods in Communities Around Globe
Kolumne Pflanzen essen: Tomatensaft gegen Augenringe Pflanzen sind nicht nur zum Essen gut. Man kann damit auch Spiegel putzen, Silber polieren oder Tintenflecken entfernen.
Cheaper, greener, route to bioplastic Researchers find new method to simplify PLA production process, making it waste-free
Tax credit could spur biochemical revolution White paper report for Iowa's incentives to promote renewable innovations
19 February 201612 February 2016 New method opens crystal clear views of biomolecules Fundamental discovery triggers paradigm shift in crystallography
Neue Methode zeigt Biomoleküle kristallklar Grundlegende Entdeckung läutet Paradigmenwechsel in der Kristallographie ein
Bioenergy is the weakest link in EU renewable energy policy As the Commission closes it public consultation on the future of the EU’s renewable energy policies, their success greatly depends on the questionable sustainability of bioenergy
Comet Biorefining To Build First Commercial Biomass Sugar Plant In Sarnia, Ontario Targets Sustainable Bio-based Chemicals Market
Carbon/Flax Hybrid Structures Show Improved Vibration Damping and Impact Behaviour A UK-based consortium has developed carbon/flax hybrid structures with lower cost, higher vibration damping and improved impact behaviour compared to carbon fibre
Bioeconomy Drives Resource Efficiency and Green Growth Interview with Christine Lang, chairwoman of the German Bioeconomy Council
18 February 201617 February 2016 Circular Economy – a ‘no-brainer’? Some take-aways for the bio-based economy from “The 2016 European Circular Economy Conference"
Chemical cages: New technique advances synthetic biology New study presents a clever means of localizing and confining enzymes and the substrate molecules they bind with, speeding up reactions essential for life processes
The Race for the 100% Biobased Plastic Bottle The companies, their technologies, partners and prospects
Textilfasern aus Stärke kostengünstig und umweltfreundlich herstellen Schmelzspinnverfahren wird entwickelt
Material aus Ananas-Fasern: Designerin entwickelt Ersatz für Leder Startup Ananas Anam will nachhaltige Bio-Textilien und Gebrauchsgegenstände herstellen
Could The Green Answer To Leather Be Pineapple Leaves? Spanish-born Designer creates material to make shoes, bags and other accessories - with a much smaller footprint
BIC concludes Farm Biomass to Cellulosic Sugar Value Chain viable in Ontario, Canada and supports Development of Commercial Project Ontario-based farmer’s cooperative collaborating with potential partners to establish a sustainable agricultural biomass supply chain
Hybrid Catalysis, the key to the future Collaborative project "Realcat" aiming the development of new catalytic concepts
17 February 201612 February 2016 Novozymes announces changes in organizational structure and Executive Leadership Team Formation of three divisions: Household Care & Technical Industries, Agriculture & Bioenergy and Food & Beverages
Bioabbaubare, leistungsstarke Funktionslacke dank neuem bioORMOCER® Die Lacke sollen zur Veredelung von kommerziell erhältlichen, bioabbaubaren Kunststoffen eingesetzt werden
Materialforschung: Ein Windrad aus Hanf Das weltweit erste Windkraftwerk mit Rotoren aus Hanf könnte schon bald im Waldviertel stehen. Das sollen neue, ökologische Verbundwerkstoffe möglich machen.
Chempolis’ and NRL’s cellulosic ethanol project in India moves on Companies expect Indian bamboo biorefinery to be online in three year
‘Exploding’ sugar beet cells for faster fermentation ERA-NET innovation project ChemBeet to develop a very promising technology in which cells are exploded to create a faster and cheaper fermentation process
Carbon fibre from wood is used to build car Swedish researchers developed the world's first model car with a roof and battery made from wood-based carbon fibre
French Decree Supports Biobased and Home-Compostable Bags New decree will come into effect on 1 July 2016
Französische Gesetzgebung fördert biobasierte und für Heimkompostierung zugelassene Kunststofftüten Keine Einwegkunststofftüten mehr ab 1. Juli 2016
16 February 201615 February 2016 The Digest’s 2016 8-Slide Guide to BioAmber Renewable chemicals, disruptive cost
IIT-Roorkee scientists patent low-cost biofuel technology Kans grass, known by the scientific name Saccharum spontaneum, was chosen as the feedstock for production of bioethanol
Quinoa repackaged into backyard compostable pouches Alter Eco switches to a “Gone4Good” backyard-compostable stand-up pouch made from non-GMO, plant-based materials
Native grass could be key to super-thin condoms Queensland researchers found method of extracting nanocellulose from spinifex grass
Sustainable bioeconomy for a decarbonised world Global Bioeconomy Summit defined a global political agenda
Nachhaltige Bioökonomie für eine dekarbonisierte Welt Global Bioeconomy Summit 2015 erarbeitet internationale politische Agenda
A kick-off with a wealth of ideas – Retrospective: the Bioeconomy Showcase BMBF’s idea contest “New products for the Bioeconomy” gained big interest
Ideenreicher Auftakt – Rückblick: Schaufenster Bioökonomie Ideenwettbewerb des BMBF weckte großes Interesse
15 February 201611 February 2016 US Energy Department Announces $11.3 Million Available for Mega-Bio: Bioproducts to Enable Biofuels Funding opportunity to identify R&D projects that propose a conversion pathway that may flexibly produce bioproducts and biofuels
2016 Time to Double-down on Renewable Chemicals For all of 2015’s turbulence in the renewable chemical sector, in one area – US government policy – the industry saw marked progress
German Pellets: Staatsanwaltschaft ermittelt gegen den Chef Insolvenz des größten deutschen Pelletherstellers gerät zum Desaster
Methanotrophs technology on the rise Calysta announced the formation of Methanotroph.org, a research community and a web source for methanotroph information
Pharmapack 2016: green pharmaceutical packaging Eco-friendly sugarcane as a substitute for PE and PET
Pharmapack 2016: Pharmaprodukte umweltfreundlich verpacken Pharmazeutische Kunststoffbehälter aus Zuckerrohr als Ersatz für PE und PET
FKuR: Kooperation mit Oerlemans Plastics und BK Pac – Biokunststoffe für nachhaltige Lebensmittelverpackungen Künftiger Nachschub von Braskem's Green PE gesichert
Mitsui & Co. Invests Additional $CDN25 Million in BioAmber Sarnia Joint Venture to provide dedicated resources alongside BioAmber's commercial team
12 February 201610 February 2016 29 New Industrial Products Open New Markets for Soy Farmer-funded projects drive innovations in soy chemistry
Circular Economy – a ‘no-brainer’?
