26 March 201525 March 2015 New magnetic carbon composites for biological and environmental applications from the “pressure cooker” Researchers developed simple process for direct synthesis of magnetic carbon composites and demonstrated their useful application in biogas production
Neue magnetische Kohlenstoff-Komposite für die Bio- und Umwelttechnik aus dem „Dampfdrucktopf“ Forscher haben einfaches Verfahren zur Herstellung magnetischer Kohlenstoff-Komposite entwickelt und nutzbringenden Einsatz bei der Biogaserzeugung aufgezeigt
PolyOne launches new technologies, highlights design services and 3D printing at NPE 2015 Company to display its progress in developing materials for 3D printing, as well as examples of prototypes and tooling
4 Minutes with…Christophe Schilling, CEO, Genomatica The role in the Advanced Bioeconomy, the most important milestones and the focus in the next 12 month
Germany: start-up of second generation biofuel production through the bioliq™ project Key technologies enable the production of 1 liter biofuel from approximately 7 kg of straw
The Algae Whisperer A new project aims to capture atmospheric CO2, affordably, using traits and techniques known to algae for millenia
Gevo signs strategic alliance memorandum of understanding with Praj Praj to license Gevo's isobutanol technology for sugar-based ethanol plants
25 March 201524 March 2015 Additives to biodegrade plastics don’t work Recycling plastic works; additives to biodegrade plastic do not
DuPont wins award for breakthrough bio-based technology platform Company received the 2015 Bio Business Award at the World Bio Markets Conference
Novamont and Lavazza present the first compostable Italian espresso capsule Capsules made of Mater-Bi 3G, the third generation of Novamont bioplastics
SPLASH stakeholder analysis reveals opportunities for collaboration in third generation algae bioplastics Project showing good perspectives for establishing new partnerships
BASF and eight partners cooperate to optimize production processes for renewable-based products Companies consortium to unlock the potential of renewable-based products made via white biotechnology
BASF optimiert zusammen mit acht Partnern Verfahren für die Herstellung von Produkten auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe Unternehmenskonsortium will Potenzial von Produkten auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe erschließen
Haiti will soon be amongst the palm oil producing countries Joint Venture to invest $50 million to plant 139,000 oil palm trees on 4,000 hectares
Tetra Pak reports good progress towards environmental goals Higher recycling rates, lower CO2 emissions and commercialisation of the world’s first 100% bio-based carton mark a successful year on several fronts
Dämmung mit Nachwachsenden braucht mehr Brandschutz Forschungsverbund der FNR soll Markthemmnisse beseitigen
Biofuels Digest’s 2015 5-Minute Guide The portait of the Michigan Biotechnology Institute: The mission to enhance quality of life by collaboratively accelerating the commercialization of sustainable bio-based technologies
Ecodesign can drive a circular economy The circular economy has become one of the latest buzzwords in Brussels
Boeing, Hainan Airlines, Sinopec celebrate China’s first commercial flight with sustainable aviation biofuel First passenger flight using China-made aviation biofuel - Companies committed to reduce aviation's carbon emissions
24 March 201523 March 2015 BioFoamBark: Bark Valorization into Insulating Foams and Bioenergy Invitation to the final workshop on 8 May 2015 in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Neues Verbundmaterial soll Importe überflüssig machen Oscar Valdemoros, Koordinator des Projekts LIMOWOOD, spricht über das von seinem Team entwickelte Verbundmaterial und dessen künftige Vermarktung
New composite material promises to displace imports from outside Europe Oscar Valdemoros, coordinator of the LIMOWOOD project, discusses the new composite material developed by the team and its future commercialisation
Strong biobased supply chain will trigger the 21st century innovation wave, says Daan Dijk (Rabobank) Rabobank's managing director about the challenges of a merged industry
Energieeffiziente Methode für die Produktion von Nanocellulose Forscherkonsortium erhält Marcus Wallenberg Preis für innovatives Aufschlussverfahren
Marcus Wallenberg Prize 2015: Energy-efficient method for producing nanocellulose Researchers using a specific oxidation reaction to open up wood material prior to mechanical disintegration
New investment takes Celtic Renewables Ltd’s valuation to £10million Company to produce bio-butanol from waste residues of the whisky industry
Nachhaltig Bauen mit nachwachsenden Baustoffen: Staatssekretär Bleser prämiert Preisträger des vom BMEL ausgelobten Bundeswettbewerbs HolzbauPlus Preisgelder in Höhe von insgesamt 37.000 Euro überreicht – Wettbewerbsdokumentation veröffentlicht
BIG-C: Europe’s industrial center pushes bio-economy Mega-cluster to become global leader of bio-based innovation growth, resource-efficient, circular economy
RWE drops biomass power stations after poor performance Company argues that conventional power generation is hardly viable any longer under current market conditions
Biofuels Digest’s 2015 5-Minute Guide Efficient conversion of light and CO2 into high value microbial feedstock: The portait of BioProcess Algae LLC
23 March 20156 May 2015 Kostengünstige Bio-Kaskade für Caprolactam-Synthese Chemiker der Uni Graz entwickeln kostengünstigeres und umweltfreundlicheres Verfahren zur Herstellung des wichtigen Grundmonomers
Regenwaldabholzung nimmt dramatisch zu Satellitenaufnahmen belegen, dass die Abholzung des Regenwaldes seit 2000 um 62 Prozent zunahm
WWF publishes “five-step plan” for a sustainable EU economy "A bio-based economy should not be seen as at odds with plans to support the fiscal economy.”
Faurecia gewinnt JEC Europe 2015 Innovation Award Auszeichnung für Neuheit Flaxpreg in der Kategorie Halbfertigprodukte
Grüne Werkstoffe: Erklärvideo zu Biokunststoffen Wie aus Holzfasern und lebensmittelechtem Kunststoff ein leistungsfähiger Biokunststoff entsteht
Werthaltig und ökologisch: Gestelle von Funktionsmöbeln aus Buchenholz Unterkonstruktion einer ausziehbaren Schlafcouch entwickelt, die zu 80 Prozent aus Holz besteht
Rapid Prototyping with bioplastics: Door panels made by the 3D printer X400 Car designer Thomas Pazulla changes the prototyping process from laser-sintering to 3D printing using PLA
Rapid Prototyping mit Bio-Kunststoff: Türverkleidung aus dem 3D-Drucker X400 Automobil-Konstrukteur Thomas Pazulla wechselt beim Prototyping vom Lasersintern zum 3D-Druck mit PLA
Viessmann hat Power-to-Gas-Anlage in Betrieb genommen Schlüsseltechnologie zum Gelingen der Energiewende
Indonesia may revive palm oil export levy, says Oil World Indonesia, the top palm oil producer and shipper, may follow main rival Malaysia and reintroduce an export tax on crude palm oil
Up to 7% of carbon emissions in the ETS escape through loophole – study Reasons to change the zero-rated criteria for biomass in the EU ETS
Leading biofuels supplier Greenergy earns RSB sustainability certification Waste-based biodiesel from the UK has now been certified
20 March 201520 March 2015 Top 10 European Biopharma Clusters Europe is home to numerous regional communities. Find out how they rank on this GEN list.
Bioelectrochemical processes have the potential to one day replace petrochemistry Lysine production as an example shows potential savings
Bioelektrische Chemieanlagen könnten klassische Petrolchemie einmal ablösen Beispiel Lysinproduktion zeigt Kostenvorteile auf
Andy Shafer (Elevance), producer of biobased product award winner Interview with Elevance Executive Vice President after the World Bio Markets conference
Europe explores creation of Bio-based products standards Green Chemicals Blog on the current work on certifications and standards inside and outside of Europe
