15 October 201311 January 2018 Reifenhäuser präsentiert Entwicklungshighlights auf der K 2013 Reifenhäuser stellt eine ganze Reihe von Neuentwicklungen in Düsseldorf vor
Pack die Zitrone in den Tank – umweltschonender Treibstoff für Flugzeuge Research Excellence Award für Gewinnung von Limonen aus Hefe als Treibstoffkomponente
Lemons fly as jet fuel of the future Foundation Research Excellence Award for production of limonene as aviation fuel component
Biotechnica 2013: Auf Kurs mit Bioökonomie Besonderes Interesse am Leitthema - Schweiz prominent - leckere Insektensnacks
Solazyme, LanzaTech, KiOR, Sapphire Energy and Gevo take top slots in The 50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy for 2013-14 Annual rankings to recognize innovation and achievement in biobased chemicals and materials development
Genomatica, Solazyme, Myriant, LanzaTech and Elevance take top slots in The 30 Hottest Companies in Biobased Chemicals for 2013-14 Rankings to recognize innovation and achievement in biobased chemicals and materials development
BASF launches Ultramid® S Balance for monofilaments Another contribution of the leading supplier of high quality polyamide to worldwide increasing demand
Global Timber and Wood Products Market Update Higher pulp prices and lower wood fiber costs improved profitability for many pulp mills around the world in the 2Q/13, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
World’s first PLA bioplastic touch screen computer from SUPLA and Kuender at K 2013, based on lactides from Corbion Purac Corbion Purac to showcase this high gloss housing computer at K 2013
Sweetwater Energy to Convert CO2 to Sugars in Joint Venture with Naturally Scientific Common Expansion of Second-Generation Biomass-based Feedstocks Into Third-generation Feedstocks
Segetis starts levulinic acid pilot production Company developing further commercialization potential for this important chemical building block
Compostables face barriers in food business More collaboration needed to realize the potential compostable plastics can play in capturing food waste
BioAmber Makes Final Yeast Milestone Payment to Cargill Successful collaboration improved yeast technology effective for making succinic acid
11 October 201319 May 2014 Kunststoffpartikel in Süßwasser-Ökosystemen: eine unterschätzte Gefahr Forscher finden Ufer von Süßwasserseen ähnlich belastet vor wie Meeresstrände
Solazyme Enters Textile Lubricants Market with Industry Leader Goulston Technologies Announces agreement to commercialize world’s first sustainable, microalgae-derived, high-performance textile lubricants
Working together: bacteria join forces to produce electricity Light-sensitive sulfur bacterium Chlorobium can act in tandem with Geobacter, an anode respiring bacterium
Symrise and DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Partner on New Flavor Ingredient Agreement Signed for Flavors Formulated with Zemea® USP Propanediol
Potential of proton-pumping rhodopsins: engineering photosystems into microorganisms PPRs are photosystems that can be relatively easily introduced into microorganisms
Dugar Eximark places $1.4 million order with Cereplast for its Biopropylene® 101 Green material to be used for the manufacture of toys, furniture and building construction materials
New enzyme technology provides more consistent wash performance in laundry Novozymes launches Evity®, a new range of enzymes, which makes it possible for detergent producers to deliver more consistent wash performance
BASF launches Ultramid S Balance for monofilaments High performance polyamide 6.10 with unique mechanical properties composed of partly bio-based raw materials
Business must understand that the climate cannot wait IPCC’s Fifth Assessment report: Focus on long-term resource efficiency investments needed if worst scenarios are to be avoided
JELU: Neuer kompostierbarer Bioverbundwerkstoff Neues kompostierbares Wood Plastic Composite ist speziell für verrottbare Produkte geeignet
Richtlinien für Ökotextilien: Weiter Wildwuchs bei Bio-Labeln Auch künftig gibt es in der EU keine gesetzlichen Vorschriften für Ökotextilien - Die Hersteller warnen vor Kundenverwirrung und Greenwashing
Biobasierte Produkte stärken Vertrauen der Verbraucher Vortrag von Prof. Dr. Christine Lang auf der iFood Conference im Rahmen der Biotechnica 2013 in Hannover
Druckbare Biotechnologie Im Helmholtz-Research Network „Molecular Interaction Engineering“ erhält das KIT ab 2013 eine auf 5 Jahre angesetzte BMBF-Förderung von rund 3,5 Millionen Euro
TECNIQ & SYNBRA introduce bio-based alternative to traditional surfboard foam Creation of the worlds first certified 100% biodegradable and 99% bio-based surfboard foam
10 October 201310 October 2013 Forschungspreis: Tüftler für Biotechnik der Zukunft gesucht BMBF will Entwicklung neuer Verfahren zum Durchbruch verhelfen
Licht an für den Wasserstoff Berliner Forscher entwickeln eine besondere Art von Solarzelle zur direkten Wasserstoffgewinnung aus Wasser
Team uses a cellulosic biofuels byproduct to increase ethanol yield Research team of Illinois University found new way to eliminate acetic acid from lignocellulose
World’s first advanced biofuels facility opens Beta Renewables to produce 75 million liters of cellulosic ethanol annually from agricultural waste
Natürliche Heilmittel Mistel, Baldrian, Johanniskraut – was seit Jahrtausenden als Heilkraut verwendet wird, taugt eigentlich nicht für Innovation oder Patentierung. Oder vielleicht doch? In jüngster Zeit ist Bewegung in den Markt gekommen.
Composites Evolution to Exhibit Low-Cost Biotex Jute Fabrics at Composites Engineering 2013 Attractive alternative to glass fibre can reduce weight and environmental impact of composite parts
UN-Welternährungsausschuss: Bundesregierung setzt sich für klare Leitlinien bei Investitionen in die Landwirtschaft ein Das BMELV will die Erarbeitung von Prinzipien für verantwortungsvolle Investitionen in die Landwirtschaft bei der UN-Ernährungs- und Landwirtschaftsorganisation FAO vorantreiben
9 October 201310 October 2013 Methane seeps of the deep sea: A bacteria feast for lithodid crabs Photos and analyses reveal more about a highly specialized food web
Biotechnica 2013: Biobasierte Industrie im Fokus Brain AG wurde mit European Biotechnica Award für erfolgreich ausgeweitetes Geschäftsmodell ausgezeichnet
Corbion Purac and Innovia to develop temperature stable, transparent PLA films Joint research and development of transparent, heat resistant PLA fims for food and non-food packaging as well as industrial applications
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Launches Commercial Production of Monster Silk(TM) The Company Plans on Producing Metric Tons of Recombinant Spider Silk in 2014
DSM Approves BDO Made Using Genomatica’s Process for Use in Arnitel Products First two key products to benefit from the new BDO are Arnitel Eco and Arnitel VT
Methanquellen der Tiefsee: Ein Bakterienschmaus für Steinkrabben Mikroben wandeln Methan und Sulfat aus dem Meerwasser in Schwefelwasserstoff um
8 October 20138 October 2013 EU pellet demand, production continues growth EU expected increase in consumption in 2014 to 17.1 million tons - top three consumers: the UK, Denmark and the Netherlands with 9.04 million tons
EuPC response to calls to ‘Ban or tax oil-based plastic shopping bags’ The negative impact of bioplastics on the plastics recycling streams - EuPC criticizes bioplastic sector
USDA Commits to Biomass Healthy federal lands by generating clean energy - Biomass Power Association present stories of successful USDA-biomass partnerships
Kunststoffpartikel in Süßwasser-Ökosystemen: eine unterschätzte Gefahr Gardasee ebenso mit Mikroplastik verseucht wie viele Meeresgebiete
7 October 20137 October 2013 South Africa to source grain locally, sorghum production to jump Additional volume of 620,000 tons of sorghum needed to produce enough bioethanol
Morgan Hill, Calif., passes bag and PS foam bans Stores supposed to promote free reusable bags to customers
INVISTA and Ingenza announce collaboration for the development of bio-derived industrial chemicals Common development of new technologies to enable bio-derived processes
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