23 October 201323 October 2013 Bioökonomietage: Vom Gerbstoff bis zum Grasmagen Netzwerk „biomastec“ will marktorientierte Erforschung und Entwicklung von innovativen Technologien, Produkten und Dienstleistungen voranbringen
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
BASF inaugurates new facility for plant biotechnology research in Ghent, Belgium BASF subsidiary CropDesign moves into a new building in Technologiepark
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
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
Thailand: Energy Ministry to promote cassava ethanol Cassava farmers to participate in the government's contract farming program
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
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.
Biokunststoffe werden erwachsen Biokunststoffe haben zwar nur einen winzigen Marktanteil, aber schon heute könnten daraus die meisten Alltagsprodukte hergestellt werden
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”
Holz-Polymer-Werkstoffe zeigen Innovationsstärke Sechs neue WPC-Produkte aus fünf Ländern wurden für den “WPC-Innovationspreis 2013” nominiert
Chemiebausteine aus Holz 12 Partner aus Wissenschaft und Industrie erforschen thermische, chemische und biotechnologische Verfahren zum Aufschluss verschiedener Lignintypen
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
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
Verbrennen mit CO2-freier Abgasluft TU Wien nutzt weltweit größte CLC-Anlage zur energiearmen Abscheidung von Kohlendioxid
Arkema and Addiplast join forces to develop new polyamide compounds Addiplast to develop specialty long chain polyamides from biosourced polyamides
Plastics made from olive stones featured at K 2013 Company also to show samples of bioplastics made using leather, shell and algae
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?
Solvay introduces Ocalio™ – a cellulose acetate bio-plastic for injection moulding at K’2013 New wood pulp based material offering unique properties
Lawmakers vote to block EU biofuels bill European People's Party and the far right defended first generation biofuels lobby well
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
Innovative system uses bamboo to treat wastewater The EU-funded project BRITER-WATER uses dense root system of bamboo to treat food industry wastewater
Cool Planet Announces Launch of Cool Terra™ Biochar Soil Amendment Reduces Atmospheric CO2 and Increases Crop Yields
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
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
BASF: Innovative process allows flexible use of renewable feedstocks in the integrated production TÜV SÜD to certificate 14 products including superabsorbents, performance polymers and further intermediates
Schöne grüne Plastikwelt Nachwachsende Rohstoffe können das Erdöl in der Kunststoffproduktion immer besser ersetzen
Innovatives Verfahren erlaubt flexible Verwendung nachwachsender Rohstoffe im Produktionsverbund Von BASF und TÜV SÜD entwickeltes „Mass-Balance-Verfahren“ spart fossile Ressourcen ein
Metabolix To Showcase Compostable Resins And Biobased Performance Additives At K 2013 Mvera B5010 and I6003rp - Advanced biomaterials for targeted performance and sustainability
17 October 201317 October 2013 CO2 aids Bayer’s sustainablility efforts Bayer is targeting PU as "an all-rounder among plastics."
Chempolis signs MOU for Indian biorefinery Chempolis and ONGC to team up for the production of cellulosic ethanol and biochemicals from non-food biomass
Auf dem Weg zu Nervenimplantaten aus Krabbenpanzern Leitschienen für Nerven können aus Chitin gewonnen werden / MHH-Institut für Neuroanatomie und BIOHYBRID veröffentlichen erste Studie in „Biomaterials"
nova-Buchbesprechung: “Industrielle Anorganische Chemie” Ein Standardwerk in der vierten und überarbeiteten Auflage
nova-Buchbesprechung: “Materialwissenschaften und Werkstofftechnik” und “Vliesstoffe” Ein Standardwerk in der vierten und überarbeiteten Auflage
16 October 2013 Genetically modified tobacco plants are viable as raw material for producing biofuels Alternative source of biomass releasing up to 500% more fermentable sugars
From Naples the Italian bioeconomy opens to the world Euro-mediterranean bioeconomy congress IFIB to take place from 22 to 23 October 2013
New Synthetic Biology Applications for Algae and Renewable Chemicals Featured at BIO 2013 Pac Rim Summit Researchers and companies utilizing this new tool to speed development of new products and processes
Schaumkunststoffe für Kunst und aus dem Teilchenbeschleuniger FSK zeichnet Nachwuchs für Innovation und Ideen aus
15 October 201315 October 2013 Don’t forget water in the true cost of biobased packaging What is the true cost of producing bio-based materials?
Analysis: Lawsuits likely as EPA declares US ethanol blend wall a ‘reality’ Fight over the future of the country's fuel supply shifts to a new venue: the courts
Fraunhofer und Continental bringen zusammen den Löwenzahn-Kautschuk auf die Straße Pilotanlage in Münster produziert Naturkautschuk bereits im Tonnenmaßstab
Statesmanship vs brinkmanship: collision of ethanol blend wall, US mandates is a biofuels inflection point The EPA seeks a “goldilocks” number to push renewable fuels forward while averting a crisis over ethanol blending and RIN prices
Solidaridad and Unilever join hands for more sustainable sugarcane Sugarcane project in Central America for the drive towards positive impacts on society and the environment
Roche-Investition in Deutschland schafft 200 hochqualifizierte Arbeitsplätze in Bayern Signal an die Politik, das industrie- und innovationsfreundliche Klima in Deutschland weiterhin zu fördern
Finland to lead the way as a designer of cellulose-based products Joint research project DWoC: Scientists develop cellulose-based products suitable for technical textiles and consumer products
Iowa State building research and development program for bioplastics Scientists conducting research in the framework of a five-year study of the production and performance of different kinds of bioplastic pots
Wood-Plastic Composites show power in innovation
