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9 April 20147 April 2014

Schleimige Computer: Künstlerisch-wissenschaftliche Studie zu Schleimpilz-Forschung wird in hochrangigem internationalen Journal veröffentlicht

Forscher verwenden lebende Schleimpilz-Organismen als intelligente Bausteine für Computer und Sensoren

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Michigan State University: ‘Unzipping’ poplars’ biofuel potential

Research shows a much more energy- and cost-efficient way to convert biomass into fuel

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Jacobs University – Die heilende Kraft der Rhododendren

Wissenschaftler erforschen neuartige Substanz der Pflanze als mögliches Antibiotikum

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8 April 20147 April 2014

Schaufenster in die biobasierte Zukunft des Jahres 2030

FNR präsentiert sich mit weiteren Partnern zum Thema Bioökonomie auf der Hannover Messe

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TPUs from renewable sources

LARIPUR RS family’s products are processable with common industrial equipments

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Biodegradable battery could melt inside the body

Medical implants would monitor vital signs or dispense therapies before vanishing

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Succinity produces first commercial quantities of biobased Succinic Acid

Successful plant start-up in Montmeló, Spain

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The biopolymers market is expected to generate global revenue of 3.67 billion US dollars by 2018

"Trends & Forecasts to 2018″ published by Research and Markets

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Professor cooks up recipe for turning wood chips into food, biofuel

In the future, restaurants may serve woodchips the way they serve mashed potatoes and grits today. Thats what Virginia Tech professor Y.H. Percival Zhang is promising the world

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Researchers design trees that make it easier to produce pulp

UBC researchers to modify lignin in wood, making it easier to break down

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Hannover Messe 2014: Neue Nutzungskonzepte für Biomasse

Fraunhofer UMSICHT präsentiert umweltfreundliche Trennverfahren und zukunftsfähige Produktlösungen nach Vorbildern aus der Natur

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7 April 20147 April 2014

Bio-resin chairs upcycle discarded wood shavings

Designers Marjan van Aubel and James Shaw set out to put wood shavings to good use

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DSM helps support sustainable cost management with innovative new thermostable enzyme

DSM has strengthened its leadership position in thermostable enzymes with the launch of RONOZYME® MultiGrain (GT), further expanding the innovative portfolio of feed enzymes created by the DSM-Novozymes Alliance

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Hannover Trade Fair 2014: Sugar, not oil

Passing fossile oil - renewable resources are the future

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Nano-paper cellulose filter removes viruses

Commom swedish research to explore viral inhibition by nano-scaled cellulose fibres

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EU project tackles growing pains of Europe´s grass producers

SODSAT initiative to increase competitiveness of Europe's turf grass by providing a novel remote intelligent turf management system

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Neue BMBF-Nachwuchsforschergruppe: Rohstoffe besser nutzen

1,4 Millionen Euro für nachhaltiges Ressourcenmanagement

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Energie speichern mit Wasserstoff – neue Lösungen für die Energiewende

Forschungszentrum Jülich auf der Hannover Messe 2014 vom 7. bis 11. April 2014

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Klimawandel ist zentrale gesellschaftliche Herausforderung

Weltklimarat legt Bericht zu Folgen des Klimawandels vor

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Erfolgreiche Live-Demonstration bei KraussMaffei Berstorff: Plattenextrusion aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen

Kunden konnten in München die Produktion von so genannten „Resysta“-Platten vor Ort verfolgen

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4 April 20143 April 2014

Biobasierte Dispersionslacke

UV-vernetzende Lackharze aus Itaconsäure entwickelt

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New Biocomposites Technology Overview Published by Materials KTN and NetComposites

Report freely available to download

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Bio-plastics Not so Good at Biodegrading: Ohio State Study

Researchers find some "green" plastics may not be better for the environment than petroleum-based plastics

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VAAM kürt Mikrobe des Jahres – Nostoc: Ein (Über-)Lebenskünstler

Deutsche Mikrobiologen haben das Cyanobakterium Nostoc pruniforme zur Mikrobe des Jahres gekürt

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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