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4 April 20143 April 2014

Amyris, Kuraray expand collaboration in farnesene-based polymers

Extension of companies ongoing collaboration in high performance polymers using Biofene®

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Reverdia to show 100% bio-based succinic acid at the American Coatings Show

Biosuccinium™ sustainable succinic acid for the production of resin, coating, adhesive, and sealant products with a higher bio-based content and lower environmental footprint

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Singapore: Making Clothes from Sugar

IBN researchers have found a green and efficient method to produce nylon from sugar

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Vom Fahrradsattel bis zum Möbel – Papier-Composite haben hohes Entwicklungspotential

Fraunhofer LBF erschließt neue Märkte für die Papierindustrie

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Using more wood for construction can slash global reliance on fossil fuels

Increasing wood harvest to 34% or more of annual wood growth would have profound and positive effects

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3 April 20142 April 2014

Of auxins, toxins and raging hormones: Does Biochar really work?

So, what about biochar? Is it just fantasy, a sideshow, or a vital future market that will power the carbon economics for hot ventures like Cool Planet? And, er, what’s an auxin anyway — and why is that important?

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PECDEMO: Wasserstoff aus Sonnenlicht

International koordiniertes EU-Projekt will Wasserstoffgewinnung aus dem Labormaßstab zur Marktreife bringen

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BETO debuts interactive integrated biorefineries map

Map to help users expand their understanding of IBRs as facilities to produce valuable materials for use in American-made products

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IPCC report: Climate change a threat to security, food and humankind

UN's intergovernmental panel on climate change: Climate change already having effects in real time

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Global Ethanol Production Will Rise to Over 90 Billion Litres in 2014

GRFA predicting a nearly 2.7% growth in global ethanol output this year

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Netzwerk-Jahrestreffen in Werlte: Länderexperten warnen vor falschen Weichenstellungen bei EEG

Chancen für regionale Wertschöpfung und Biodiversität nutzen

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Cellulosic ethanol investment to rally in 2014

High price phase on the world grains and sugar markets will have a longer-term impact on the global ethanol (and biofuels) industry

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2 April 20141 April 2014

Bundestreffen der Kompetenzzentren für Nachwachsende Rohstoffe bei 3N

Mehr vernetzte Zusammenarbeit bei unterschiedlichen Schwerpunkten könnten Potentiale noch verbessern

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Engineered Bacteria Produce Biofuel Alternative for High-Energy Rocket Fuel

More dramatic improvement to be needed before pinene dimers can compete with petroleum-based JP-10

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Microbial Synthesis of Pinene

Georgia Tech researchers engineered Escherichia coli for pinene production

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Herstellung von Supermikrofasern auf Basis von Cellulose und Cellulose-2.5-Acetat

Filament-Direktspinnverfahren mit ionischen Flüssigkeiten

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Greif Receives 2014 Manufacturing Leadership Sustainability Award

"DoubleGreen™ COEX" One of Industry's First Sustainable and Stackable Multilayer Jerry Cans with Polyethylene Resin Derived from Sugarcane

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KeyGene and Kultevat reach milestones in Russian Dandelion natural rubber

Rigorous breeding strategy improved Russian dandelion lines with superior agronomic performance, latex quality and yields

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NatureWorks, Calysta to work jointly to develop bioplastics directly from methane

Multi-year R&D project to develop a practical, world-scale production process for fermenting methane into lactic acid

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Cardia Bioplastics organic waste diversion program extends to Chinas Qixia District

500,000 Cardia Biohybrid™ organic waste management bags ordered for final validation of Qixia’s organic waste diversion project • Annual contract forecast of $400,000 • 65% of Qixia District households will participate in the program on full roll out

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Bioingenieure erschaffen intaktes Hefe-Chromosom

Viel versprechender Fortschritt auf dem Weg zu maßgeschneiderten Zellfabriken

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Purdue researchers launch innovative biomass renewable energy company

Lignocellulosic biomass to make biofuels and other bio-based products and chemicals

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Scotland aims at playing a leading role in the £360 bln global industrial biotechnology market

New Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) to become key element of the National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology

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1 April 201431 March 2014

EPA proposal classifies wood fuel from construction, demolition

Draft rule correctly classifies wood waste materials as fuel when used for energy

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Arkema receives SPE’s GPEC Environmental Award for sustainability leadership with Biostrength® impact modifiers

Arkema's Line of Impact Modifiers and Process Aids Provides Innovative Solutions for Biopolymers

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Sierra Resins, Inc. and 3D Printlife Form a Venture to Introduce 3D Bioplastic Printer Filament

New bioplastic formula currently in production for film applications and injection-molding

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Nachwachsende Rohstoffe und ihre nachhaltige Produktion in der Post-2015-Agenda verankern – neues Forschungsprojekt am IASS

Ziel des Projekts ist es, zur Entwicklung von Verhandlungspositionen im SDG-Prozess beizutragen

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South Africa: Soya, Sorghum Most Promising Options for Biofuels

Water Research Commission shows detailed evaluation of 20 crops with potential to be grown as biofuels and blends

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Advanced Biofuel Producers Are Reaching Milestones in Commercial Development

BIO announces speakers at 2014 World Congress in Philadelphia

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Frankfurter Turbohefen vergären Abfälle zu Biosprit

Aufspaltung von Pflanzenzuckern in einem Verfahrensschritt boostet Bioethanolgewinnung

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Neue UFOP-Praxisinformation zu Körnerleguminosen veröffentlicht

Erhöhung der Wertschöpfung im landwirtschaftlichen Betrieb

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Carving out a future for biomass conversion to jet fuel

A pioneering study has proposed a new integrated method for producing aviation fuels from woody feedstock by considering all downstream processing stages and carrying out a detailed economic analysis

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Biofuels production drives growth in overall biomass energy use over past decade

Biomass accounted for about half of all renewable energy consumed in 2013

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USDA Announces Support for Innovative, Sustainable Wood Building Materials to Protect Environment and Create Jobs

Secretary Vilsack: One of the world's oldest building materials is now also one of its most advanced

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31 March 201421 January 2015

Bio-Polyamide, Specialty Polyamide & Precursors Market – Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019

Asia-Pacific and the European regions are the most active markets in terms of strategic initiatives, owing to their emerging and mature market demands respectively

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Engineering of yeast hexose transporters to transport d-xylose without inhibition by d-glucose

Glucose–xylose cofermentation in lignocellulosic hydrolysates by Saccharomyces cerevisiae and other biotechnologically relevant organisms

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New Candy Cups Stand Out by Design

Stora Enso working with AR Packaging for new cup applications as trials for Interpack 2014

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UFOP: EU-Klima- und Ressourcenschutzpolitik zukünftig ohne Biokraftstoffe?!

UFOP fordert wettbewerbs- und technologieoffenen Ansatz in der Biokraftstoffpolitik

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Biogas zu Biomethan aufbereiten

FNR aktualisiert Leitfaden zur Biogaseinspeisung

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Grüne Lösungen für die Industrie – TU Wien präsentiert neue Technologien in Hannover

Wie sieht die die „Bio-Raffinerie von morgen“ aus? Welche neuen Materialien und welches Oberflächendesign sorgen für mehr Ressourceneffizienz? Welche Vorteile bieten ihre revolutionären Testverfahren für Lebensmittel? Antworten erhalten die Besucher auf der HANNOVER MESSE (7.-11. April 2014). In Halle 6, Stand J10 beantwortet die TU Wien Fragen der Industrie

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Biofuel Trade Organizations Ask for Extension of Advanced Biofuel Tax Incentives

If Congress Wants to Continue Developing Homegrown Technologies, it Must Extend Supporting Credits

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MagneGas Unveils Liquid Biomass Solution at Largest Biomass Conference in North America

Company showcases new mobile unit, discusses results from Italy testing

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Algae may be a potential source of biofuels and biochemicals even in cool climate

VTT Research: Findings of the ALGIDA project indicate profitable algae cultivation to be possible in Finland

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Axens, Total and IFPEN launch Atol™, an Innovative Technology for Bio-Ethylene Production Through Dehydration of Bio-Ethanol

Most advanced dehydration technology developed to feature the highest profitability

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Produktion von Bioethanol aus Abfällen beschleunigt

Frankfurter Forscher entwickeln in Hefe ein spezifisches Transportsystem für den Abfallzucker Xylose

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28 March 20144 June 2014

Von fossil zu erneuerbar: Rohstoffwandel in der Praxis

BASF setzt zertifiziertes Massenbilanzsystem zur Rückverfolgung erneuerbarer Rohstoffe erfolgreich ein

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Kraftstoffproduktion aus Mühlennebenprodukten wirtschaftlich

Neuartige, umweltfreundliche Umwandlung in hochwertige Produkte

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Start-ups & Science Day – The latest and hottest innovations in bio-based economy in Europe!

The 7th International Conference on Bio-based Materials, 8-10 April 2014, at the Maternushaus in Cologne (Germany)

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Bioabfälle zu Biomethan: Konzepte für fünf europäische Städte

Europäischer Biomethanworkshop informiert über Ergebnisse

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Waste Management, Ventech, NRG, and Velocys Form a Joint Venture to Pursue Smaller-Scale Gas-to-Liquids Opportunities

Project to Proceed First Facility this Year Located at Waste Management’s East Oak Site