25 July 201424 July 2014 Vielseitig wie Holz, formbar wie Kunststoff Simona AG stellt mit Simowood erste großformatige Platte auf Basis von Reishülsen und thermoplastischem Kunststoff vor
Global Biorefinery Market to Grow at CAGR of 8.93% over 2013-2018 Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Biorefinery Market 2014-2018" report to their offering
Global Bioenergies: fermentation pilot received in Pomacle Global Bioenergies announces today (22 July) the reception in Pomacle of the fermentation unit and its associated devices
24 July 201423 July 2014 India: ‘Mandatory ethanol blending impacting chemical industry’ According to sources ministry conveyed that the compulsory blending of ethanol has resulted in its shortage and irrational rise in its prices
Egypt proposes $490 million in ethanol investments to UAE UAE has expressed interest in investing in the country’s petrochemical sector
Carbios achieves a new key milestone in the development of its controlled biodegradation process for disposable soft plastics Company to consider commercial applications on a global scale, including mulching films and packaging materials, food catering industry
Södra and James Cropper present DuraPulp Swedish forestry giant and Britain’s leading paper and technical fibre innovators join forces to establish strong, durable and degradable DuraPulp in the international marketplace
23 July 20149 September 2021 Invitation – Bio-business workshop on CO2-based chemicals BIO-TIC partners seek input from key stakeholders from the European industry
UNT researchers create new, stronger plant-based carbon fiber New uses for plant materials like C-lignin marking great step toward replacing common petroleum- and coal-based products
Report shows biotech crop varieties continue to be preferred by U.S. farmers Adoption of GE soybeans, corn and cotton is at 90 percent or higher
Can CO2 be a green chemical? Yes, when derived from biofuels and other sources Thinking of carbon dioxide as a green chemical? What about the effects on the environment and economy?
Florida Institute funds US Bioplastics Working with environmentally conscious partners for a clean industry
22 July 201422 July 2014 Mikroplastik in der Umwelt: Kongress zeigt Lösungen auf! Die Vorträge der Veranstaltung sind ab sofort zum Download verfügbar
Velox: Vertriebsvereinbarung mit Composites Evolution Biotex Produkte für faserverstärkte Kunststoffverbundanwendungen im Automobil-, Bau-, Meeres-, Sport-und Konsumgüterbereich
Ocean microbes display a hidden talent: releasing countless tiny lipid-filled sacs MIT finding could one day lead to new approaches for manufacturing biofuels
„Welthunger auf bestehenden Ackerflächen stillen, Schäden für Fauna und Flora verringern“ DBU fordert Nachhaltigkeitsstandards für Landwirtschaft – Keine Lösung ohne technischen Fortschritt
Biobased companies take a closer look at sustainability BIO highlighted for its sustainable-supply-chain initiative to effort creations of environmentally friendlier consumers products
Edeniq and Global Bio-chem to develop and commercialize corn stover to industrial sugars conversion technology Unique collaboration will combine leading technologies into a low-cost, commercial platform for converting corn stover to sugars for chemicals and fuels
The economic benefits of sustainable forestry in the Mediterranean region EU-funded project MENFRI: Mediterranean region needs more research, education and innovation in order to sustainably generate products and services that contribute to local economies
Genetically engineered spider silk fiber is now a registered trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Kraig Biocraft Laboratories announces U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has registered the company's Monster Silk® trademark
21 July 201421 July 2014 Das nova-Institut wächst – nutzen Sie Ihre Chance! Das nova-Institut sucht zwei Experten (m/w): einen für industrielle Biotechnologie und einen für Life Cycle Assessment
nova-Institute is growing – take advantage of your opportunity! nova-Institute is searching for two experts: one for Industrial Biotechnology and one for Life Cycle Assessment
Waschmittel aus Sand: Wissenschaftler der Uni Kassel entwickeln neuartiges umweltfreundliches Tensid Silanol-basiertes Tensid reduziert Oberflächenspannung von Wasser in vergleichbarem Maße wie andere bekannte Tenside
Bacteria: A day in the life MIT study finds ocean bacteria follow predictable patterns of daily activity
API Unveils Renewably-sourced Raw Materials-based APIGO BIO TPO Compounds API SpA launches APIGO BIO, a family of olefin (TPO) based compounds containing raw materials from renewable sources
PlantBottle Technology in the spotlight on Capitol Hill Scott Vitters hearing “Grow it here, make it here: Creating Jobs through Bio-based Manufacturing."
FKuR: Kompostierbare Menüschalen für Italiens Schulen Kooperative mit Plastisud entwickelt AORNCOMPOST Menüschale aus Bio-Flex® F 6611 für die Heißabfüllung
Are ants the answer to CO2 sequestration? A 25-year-long study published in GEOLOGY on 14 July provides the first quantitative measurement of in situ calcium-magnesium silicate mineral dissolution by ants, termites, tree roots, and bare ground
Evonik invests in Biosynthetic Technologies Biosynthetic Technologies markets innovative, biodegradable, high-performance lubricants
Evonik investiert in Biosynthetic Technologies Biosynthetic Technologies vermarktet innovative, biologisch abbaubare Hochleistungsschmierstoffe
18 July 201417 July 2014 Elevance and Genting enter new biorefinery collaboration Elevance exclusively responsible for sale of all specialty chemicals produced at biorefinery
CO2 Solutions and Neumann Systems Group achieve breakthrough Carbon Capture results Pilot project now to take place this year
VDB – Nach Kabinettsentscheidung: Biokraftstoffindustrie rechnet mit Absatzeinbruch Neue Regelung erklärt Treibhausgaseinsparung eines Biokraftstoffs zum preisbestimmenden Merkmal
EcoPesticides signs licensing agreement with STC.UNM for Microbial Pesticide Technology New Mexico-based company developing pesticides that use naturally occurring microorganisms to control a variety of insect pests
BMEL veröffentlicht neuen Förderschwerpunkt „Nachhaltige Waldwirtschaft“ FNR wirbt Forschungsprojekte ein, die Nachhaltigkeit und nachfrageorientierte Waldbewirtschaftung verbinden
Solar fuels: How close, how real? Could a liquid fuel technology emerge that connects solar PV to the efficiency of electric engines — but, this time with long driving range and near-instant refueling instead of laborious recharging?
EU-Vorhaben “KACELLE” entwickelt neue Technologien zur Bioethanolproduktion aus Stroh Ethanol auf Basis von Lignocellulose: Anlagenbau zur kommerziellen Produktion in Dänemark gestartet
17 July 201416 July 2014 The Biopolymers World Continues to Grow BYLOX bioadditive receives USDA biobased product certification
Composites Evolution and VELOX offer sustainable natural reinforcement solutions Cooperation adding natural fibres based products to current product portfolio for the composites market
SeaWorld taps Coca-Cola breakthrough ‘Plantbottle’ technology to create first consumer cup Big entertainment company to offer first refillable plastic cup made from plant-based materials
The oldest trees on earth Bios Urn give you the possibility to become a tree after death. But how long would you survive as a tree? I mean, have you ever considered how old can a tree be?
Mötley Crue, Poison alert: INVISTA, BASF, and Genomatica team for sustainable spandex INVISTA has introduced the only commercial offering of a bio-derived spandex available globally and for use in a wide variety of apparel fabrics and garments
16 July 201415 July 2014 Erste Ausschreibungen bei europäischer Bioökonomie-Initiative Mit den ersten öffentlichen Ausschreibungen ist am 9. Juli 2014 das erste groß angelegte Public-Private-Partnership zur Bioökonomie in Europa gestartet - Die ersten 150 Mio. Euro des Milliarden-Budgets stehen damit zur Verfügung
First higher-value chemical derived from lignin to hit market in 2021 As lignin supplies rise on the back of growing cellulosic feedstock utilization, commercialization opportunities of up to $242 billion are emerging in 13 select chemicals, says Lux Research
World’s first 3D-printed house is being built in Amsterdam Construction components with built-in furniture printed from rapeseed oil based bio-plastics
Palmölanbau: Plantagen bedrohen Afrikas Menschenaffen Die Palmölindustrie in Afrika wächst - ihre Anbauflächen verdrängen Bonobos, Schimpansen und Gorillas. Verbraucher sollten beim Lebensmittelkauf bestimmte Produkte meiden, fordern Tierschützer
Green sky thinking: Can the world grow enough jet fuel? Future aviation needs sustainable fuels, lightweight composite materials to bring fuel consumption down
15 July 201414 July 2014 Biorefineries present ‘historic opportunity’ to regenerate rural Europe The development of local biorefineries can 'completely reverse' the decline in rural EU communities, writes Rob Vierhout