26 November 201525 November 2015 IKT, TECNARO und VISIOTECH: 3D-Drucken von Holz Lasersintern von Lignin-basierten Werkstoffen erlauben komplexe Geometrien mit Holzhaptik
Laurel Biocomposite Earns USDA Certified Biobased Label for Three Products The addition of Bio-Res powder to the USDA BioPreferred program expands the company’s product line-up and range of uses
Genomatica and Braskem Confirm Direct, Single-Step Biological Production of Butadiene Companies have been producing renewable butadiene in a one-pot process at lab-scale
ERA-MBT funds six projects in the first joint call Development of biorefinery processes for marine biomaterials to be funded with more than € 8 million
Allied Market Research: Newer Applications to Strengthen World Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Growth at 15.9 Percent CAGR New report by Allied Market Research notes that packaging application segment would continue to dominate the world polylactic acid market during 2014-2020
Eight-digit investment in sunfire: “sunfire Entrepreneurs’ Club” and INVEN CAPITAL lead the way in new round of financing Fresh capital injected by Total Energy Ventures, Electranova Capital and sunfire’s founders / KfW remains a strong partner for sunfire
Zweistelliger Millionenbetrag für sunfire: „sunfire Entrepreneurs‘ Club“ und INVEN CAPITAL führen Finanzierungsrunde an Total Energy Ventures, Electranova Capital und die sunfire-Gründer beteiligen sich erneut / KfW bleibt als starker Partner erhalten
25 November 201524 November 2015 Bio-PA selected for new high temperature resistant abrasive monofilament from Hahl-Pedex AbraMaXX™ - a new series of abrasive monofilaments based on DSM’s EcoPaXX Polyamide 410
NatureWorks: the future of bioplastics is in Asia CPRJ interview with Marc Verbruggen, President and CEO
Better biomass utilisation in the biobased economy BUE analysis will answer two important questions regarding the bioeconomy and bio-based chemicals
North Face develops coat from biotech silk Prototype, the Moon Parka, uses Spiber’s QMONOS™ synthetic spider silk
Bio BTX molecules coming your way: The Digest’s 2015 8-Slide Guide to Anellotech Company using benzene, toluene and xylenes (BTX) to make plastics for a wide range of consumer goods
Succinic Acid Market Analysis By Application And Segment, Forecasts to 2022 Emerging economies of Asia Pacific to trigger demand for resin, coating, and polyurethanes, which is expected to drive industry growth
Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Pretreatment of Biomass Increases Glucose Yield Following Enzymatic Hydrolysis Malaysia University research show that glucose yields increased with higher pretreatment temperature, pressure, and time
24 November 201520 November 2015 France postpones plastic bag ban for six months Ban on single-use plastic bags in France will be put off until 1 July 2016, to give shopkeepers and suppliers time to use up their stock
Hydrolysis of woody biomass by a biomass-derived reusable heterogeneous catalyst Researchers identified first reusable and cost-effective heterogeneous catalyst for the depolymerisation of lignocellulose
Un report on marine litter – Biodegradable plastics assessed / Oxos pose a threat New UNEP-report: Biodegradable plastics no help for decreasing the volume of plastic entering the oceans
IKEA: By 2020 100% of our plastics will be from renewable or recycled sources Company’s sustainability strategy “People and Planet Positive” describes the steps
Biobased polymers too have long lead times, says Jan Ravenstijn PBS market will grow strongly because of increasing markets in countries like China
Bio Based Packaging Laminate Developed Using Matt NatureFlex™ Film Innovia, Bio4Pack created bio-packaging solution, suitable for a wide range of applications
Responsible sourcing is key to growing responsible bioplastics Multi-stakeholder forum focusing on increasing awareness around the environmental and social performance of potential feedstock sources
Netzwerk von Forschungseinrichtungen katalysiert das Biomassepotenzial Europas Einem durch die EU finanzierten Projekt ist es gelungen, den Zugang für KMU und Forscher zu Versuchsanlagen von Weltklasse zwecks Erprobung der nächsten Generation von Rohstoffen für Biokraftstoffe zu erleichtern
Research facility network catalyses Europe’s biomass potential An EU-funded project has made it easier for SMEs and researchers to access world-class testing facilities to trial next generation biofuel feedstocks
23 November 201523 November 2015 To build a bio-economy, Europe needs to cut bioenergy Europe urgently needs to rethink its bioenergy policies to account for their true impact on the climate, biodiversity and food scarcity, writes Bas Eickhout (Dutch Green MEP)
Latest Material Development Trends in the Automotive Industry in Focus of the Sixth WPC & NFC Conference, Cologne Leading suppliers like Corbion Purac, Toyota Boshoku Europe, Yanfeng Europe and PolyOne will present the latest trends in material development
Neue Biowerkstoffe für die Automobilindustrie auf der 6. WPC & NFC Conference, Cologne Marktführer wie Corbion Purac, Toyota Boshoku Europe, Yanfeng Europe und PolyOne präsentieren innovative Produkte aus WPC und NFC
University Tübingen offers biotechnological [S,S]-EDDS production Presenting a process to synthesize [S,S]-EDDS biotechnologically using an optimized Amycolatopsis japonicum strain
Bioplastics Market is Projected to Reach $30.8 Billion, Globally, by 2020 Rigid plastic application to account for more than 40% of the market revenue
Syngenta and DSM to develop and commercialize biological solutions for agriculture Collaboration to deliver broad spectrum of pre- and post-harvest tools
Freudenberg Performance Materials will be presenting solutions made from antimicrobial PU foam and a new chitosan nonwoven for the first time Compamed 2015: Innovations in advanced wound care
Lösungen aus antimikrobiellem PU Schaum und ein neues Chitosanvlies Freudenberg mit einigen biomedizinischen Neuheiten auf der Compamed
Bioplastic from waste fats and oils and lignocellulose First large-scale bioplastic production from non-edible biomass
Bioplastik aus Abfallfetten / -ölen und Lignozellulose Erstmals Plastikproduktion im großen Stil aus ungenießbarer Biomasse
Renmatix to Develop Its First Commercial Biorefinery Next Year New facility to produce between 100,000 tons to 300,000 tons of sugars annually
IEA says 3-fold or greater increase in biofuels possible by 2040 New World Energy Outlook 2015 sees only 5% biofuel use in transport in 2040
20 November 201520 November 2015 Increasing Demand for Wood-Based Biofuel Threatens U.S. Forests Only 10 percent of southeastern bottomland forests habitats are fully protected from commercial logging
Aus der Natur – für die Umwelt: GUTEX Dämmstoffe aus Holz sind zu 100% recycelbar und kompostierfähig GUTEX Dämmstoffe aus Holz sind Alleskönner, und das nicht nur während ihres Lebensweges, sondern auch danach!
Pushing the Limits of Technology, Recognizing the Limits of Natural Resources Interview with Catia Bastioli (Novamont)
Biobased economy: slow but steady Development of the international sugar market for biobased chemical industries
Turning coke oven gas into baking powder ThyssenKrupp and TU Berlin develop new process for eco-friendly conversion of process gases – world’s first pilot plant in Duisburg
Aus Koksofengas wird Backpulver ThyssenKrupp und TU Berlin entwickeln neues Verfahren zur umweltschonenden Verwertung von Prozessgasen – Weltweit erste Versuchsanlage in Duisburg
19 November 201518 November 2015 3BI – Brokering Bio-Based Innovation New European partnership builds on the complementary strengths of four regional innovation clusters
Lenzing Gruppe: Signifikante Ergebnisverbesserung 1-9/2015 Periodenergebnis gegenüber Vorjahres-Vergleichszeitraum nahezu verdoppelt
World Green/Bio-Based Solvents Market – Opportunities and Forecast, 2014-2020 Asia Pacific will be the fastest growing market, North America continues dominating due to intense awareness among the consumers for the adoption of green solvents
Fraunhofer UMSICHT ist »Nationale Informationsstelle Nachhaltige Kunststoffe« Globales Netzwerk nationaler Informationsstellen: Förderung neuer umweltfreundlicher, nachhaltiger Kunststoffe über die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette
The future of compostable packaging is bright A multi-pronged, multi-stakeholder systems approach is needed to fully realize the potential of compostable packaging - here are three areas to focus on, along with next steps
A truly circular economy will massively reduce Europe’s climate impact The climate conference in Paris is only weeks away but the emissions reductions pledges made by countries are far from sufficient
Latest Material Development Trends in the Automotive Industry in Focus of the Sixth WPC & NFC Conference, Cologne
