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29 October 201328 October 2013

New Element Energy report sets out role of biofuels in low carbon transport

Biofuels key to achieving lower road transport carbon emissions

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Wood chips to biofuel in hours

Norwegian scientists produce biofuel from wood in just hours

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Energie der Zukunft – Neue Wege zur Biowasserstoffproduktion

Forscher des Max-Planck-Instituts für Chemische Energiekonversion und der Ruhr-Universität Bochum stellen halbsynthetische Eisen-Eisen Hydrogenasen her

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Braskem and Toyota Tsusho renew alliance at the K Fair

Braskem announced the renewal of the agreement for the distribution of I'm greenTM Polyethylene in Asia

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Gold nanoparticles give an edge in recycling CO2

It’s a 21st-century alchemist’s dream: turning Earth’s superabundance of carbon dioxide — a greenhouse gas — into fuel or useful industrial chemicals

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28 October 201327 October 2013

Sind Biokraftstoffe verantwortlich für Preisschwankungen und Hunger in der Welt?

Studie der Universität Giessen veröffentlicht

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Busfenster-Dichtungen aus bio-basiertem EPDM von LANXESS

Keltan Eco nimmt in Brasilien Fahrt auf    

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Algae factories of the future – from prototype to production

EU-funded project PHOBIOR working with partner Energiepark Bruck to upscale the prototype to production scale

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K 2013: CHOMARAT und ROQUETTE stellen OFLEXTM Bio-based vor, ein neues beschichtetes Gewebe auf nachhaltiger Basis

CHOMARAT präsentiert anlässlich der K 2013 eine Weltneuheit: OFLEX^TM Bio-based, eine neue, nachhaltige Produktreihe aus Textilien, beschichtet mit dem von ROQUETTE gefertigten Gaïalène^®

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Team uses forest waste to develop cheaper, greener supercapacitors

Performance of wood biochar materials comparable to today’s advanced carbon materials

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Cameron pledges review of green energy tariffs

Annual competition review to examine costs of green regulations and the level of profits

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25 October 201325 October 2013

Latest Generation of Mater-Bi® at K 2013

Increase in content of renewable raw materials, improvement in technical and environmental performance, further reduction in the use of fossil feedstock -- Fourth generation Mater-Bi® includes 4 proprietary technologies, creating new associated technologies

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New device harnesses sun and sewage to produce hydrogen fuel

ASU researchers studying certain bacteria’s ability to produce electricity by coordinating their metabolic activities

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Schweiz: Wenn Milch und Algen am Kleiderbügel hängen

IG Niutex fördert ökologischen Anbau und Verarbeitung von Naturfasern in regionalem Fokus

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24 October 2013

Data Shows Metabolix Biobased PHA Copolymers Enhance Processing, Properties and Performance of Recycled PVC

Company to Present Performance Data on New Biobased Additive for Recycled PVC, I6003rp, at Vinyltec Conference

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Perstorp investing in the dynamic plastic materials market

Four new star products to be unveiled at K Fair

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Innovation Is… with Stephan Tanda, Managing Board Member, Royal DSM

We asked a few of our top CEOs to share their perspective – what they told us will surprise and inspire you

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European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology and the Biobased Economy 2013

European flagship event for the vibrant and dynamic sector of Europe's bioeconomy

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ArboSkin: Fassaden Mock-Up aus dauerhaften und rezyklierfähigen Biokunststoffen

TECNARO beteiligt an den "kompostierbaren Pyramiden von Stuttgart"

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Elevance’s Gresik Success Advances Natchez Biorefinery

Second World-Scale Biorefinery to be Operating in 2016 in Natchez, Miss.

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Rohstoff CO2: Ein Traum wird wahr

Interessante Betrachtungen auf der zweiten Essener Konferenz zu "CO₂ als Rohstoff"

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Timber harvests and log consumption have been shifting from west to east in Central Europe

Germany becoming a net importer of logs, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly

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BIOTEC will introduce at K 2013 its new BIOPLAST 500 resin for film applications

51% biobased carbon according to ASTM D6866 Certified OK compost HOME

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23 October 201323 October 2013

Lanxess Customers Show Sample Parts Made Using PBT Made With BDO From Genomatica’s Process Technology

Extends demonstration of usability and interest further along industry value chains

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Bioökonomietage: Vom Gerbstoff bis zum Grasmagen

Netzwerk „biomastec“ will marktorientierte Erforschung und Entwicklung von innovativen Technologien, Produkten und Dienstleistungen voranbringen

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Wifag-Polytype and Avantium announce agreement on 100% biobased PEF for thermoforming

Both companies see exciting market opportunities of PEF in the novel application area of thermoforming

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American agriculture: Go Europe

The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership could be the ultimate way to solve the US-Europe GMO dispute, writes Andreas Geiger

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BASF inaugurates new facility for plant biotechnology research in Ghent, Belgium

BASF subsidiary CropDesign moves into a new building in Technologiepark

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Akermin, Inc. Receives $3 Million Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Energy

Company to support development of the technology for post-combustion CO₂ removal from power plants

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Thailand: Energy Ministry to promote cassava ethanol

Cassava farmers to participate in the government's contract farming program

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Geniale Idee – Focals Compo PS 165FX begeistert die Fachpresse

Vorbildliche Technik, tolle Musikperformance – Focals audiophiles Autolautsprechersystem PS 165FX, ausgestattet mit innovativer Flachsmembran, erhielt das Prädikat Klangtipp

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More firms introduce bio-based materials

Sustainability and biopolymers were on the minds of Arkema Group, Croda Coatings & Polymers and Biotec GmbH & Co. KG at K 2013.

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Biokunststoffe werden erwachsen

Biokunststoffe haben zwar nur einen winzigen Marktanteil, aber schon heute könnten daraus die meisten Alltagsprodukte hergestellt werden

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22 October 201325 July 2014

Wood-Plastic Composites show power in innovation

Six new WPC products from five different countries nominated for the “WPC Innovation Award 2013”

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Holz-Polymer-Werkstoffe zeigen Innovationsstärke

Sechs neue WPC-Produkte aus fünf Ländern wurden für den “WPC-Innovationspreis 2013” nominiert

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Chemiebausteine aus Holz

12 Partner aus Wissenschaft und Industrie erforschen thermische, chemische und biotechnologische Verfahren zum Aufschluss verschiedener Lignintypen

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Basisdaten Bioenergie 2013

FNR veröffentlicht aktualisierte Auflage

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Braskem invests R$50 million to expand production of specialty polyethylenes-us

The Company will modernize and expand its Bahia facility to support its clients' growth and ensure the supply of metallocene-based resins to the plastics industry

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USDA launches $181 million to develop commercial-scale biorefineries

Financing to expand the number of U.S. commercial biorefineries producing advanced biofuels from non-food sources

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Verbrennen mit CO2-freier Abgasluft

TU Wien nutzt weltweit größte CLC-Anlage zur energiearmen Abscheidung von Kohlendioxid

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Arkema and Addiplast join forces to develop new polyamide compounds

Addiplast to develop specialty long chain polyamides from biosourced polyamides

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Plastics made from olive stones featured at K 2013

Company also to show samples of bioplastics made using leather, shell and algae

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21 October 201321 October 2013

Hand Up vs. Hand Out: New government programs target biofuels for support in US, Canada

When is a government program a hand-up, when is it a hand-out?

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Solvay introduces Ocalio™ – a cellulose acetate bio-plastic for injection moulding at K’2013

New wood pulp based material offering unique properties

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Lawmakers vote to block EU biofuels bill

European People's Party and the far right defended first generation biofuels lobby well

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Bridgestone Americas Announces Completion Of Agro Operations Guayule Research Farm In Eloy, Ariz

Final building complete at dedicated research farm to explore alternative source of natural rubber for tires

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Innovative system uses bamboo to treat wastewater

The EU-funded project BRITER-WATER uses dense root system of bamboo to treat food industry wastewater

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Cool Planet Announces Launch of Cool Terra™ Biochar Soil Amendment

Reduces Atmospheric CO₂ and Increases Crop Yields  

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18 October 201318 October 2013

Meredian, Inc., Leader in Bioplastics Manufacturing, Announces Full Production Capabilities in 2014

Biopolymer manufacturer prepares to meet product demand for Fortune 500 clients

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Solvay’s Expanded Kalix® Line Includes Industry’s First Bio-Based Amorphous PPA for Smart Mobile Devices

New bio-based grades to penetrate a greater share of smart mobile device applications