22 November 2012 Plastic packaging industry is moving towards completely bio-based products Bio-based plastic packaging produced using the new technique also offers superior quality
21 November 2012 Brazil’s Petrobras plans to start producing ethanol in 2014 Sugar-grown supplies of molasses for ethanol production in Mozambique
Green chemistry: The sweet conversion of a by-product The waste plant materials remaining from palm oil extraction processes can now be converted into a useful sugar
Clariant: “Zucker wird uns die Zukunft versüßen.” Biopolymere - unglaublich vielseitige und leistungsfähige Lösungen aus der Natur
Die Biotech-Offensive der Chemieindustrie Stimmungswandel in der Industrie: Investitionen in der Biotechnologie
Japan: Sonnenlicht-getriebene CO<sub>2</sub>-Fixierung Verwendung von Kohlendioxid als Kohlenstoffquelle nach dem Prinzip der natürlichen Photosynthese
20 November 2012 Algen können Energie aus anderen Pflanzen ziehen Überraschendes Forschungsergebnis von Biologen der Universität Bielefeld in Online-Journal "Nature Communications" veröffentlicht
Bio-based Materials Can Replace Petroleum in Over $100 Billion Worth of Polymers Bioplastics are ready to take on petro-polymers in major applications like industrial parts, coatings, and packaging, says Lux Research
Little Big Tech: Can Fischer-Tropsch technology work at smaller scale? Velocys is seeking to make F-T work economically with micro-reactors
Global Costs of Biomass Power Outdated renewable energy cost data may be stymieing growth, but experts are working to collect and present the truth to policymakers
19 November 2012 Pflanzen statt Erdöl: Neue Alternativen zu fossilen Ressourcen Das BMELV liefert Daten und Hintergründe zur biobasierten Wirtschaft und informiert über umweltfreundliche Innovationen
Procter and Gamble files patent for eco-friendly package invention The patent includes the invention of a flexible barrier package with a sealant that contains biobased content of about 85%
New Recombinant Production of Design Rhamnolipids – Optimized Biosurfactant Fermentation Process Genetically modified non-pathogenic host cell to produce favoured rhamnolipids in high yields
“SiBiCos” – New Silica Biopolymer Hybridmaterials and Composites Bioencapsulation becomes more and more important in the field of white biotechnology
Gevo Wins in Federal Appeals Court Ruling Further Strengthens Gevo’s Position Versus Butamax in Patent Dispute
17 November 2012 Giant reed seen as biofuel – or another kudzu disaster Intentional introduction of energy crops may create the next invasive species catastrophe
16 November 2012 Eco-toothbrush made from bamboo to hit the market early 2013 With every brush purchased Bogobrush has pledged to donate a toothbrush to someone in need
Algal Scientific Corporation Takes Home $500,000 Cash Grand Prize at the 2012 Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition Kymeira Advanced Materials Awarded $25,000 for Best Student Business Idea
U.S. Department of Agriculture lists DSM EcoPaXX polyamide 410 grades in “BioPreferred” Catalog of biobased products EcoPaXX has been shown to be 100% carbon neutral from cradle to gate
Kleiner Pilz mit großen Chancen Mikrobiologen der Universität Jena: Kooperation zur Verbesserung eines Pilzes, der bei der Erdölförderung eingesetzt wird
Novel pretreatment for Cellulosic Bio-Ethanol production “Glycerol Bio-refinery process” Leaf Energy closer to patent grant for Bio-Ethanol production process
Marine Biopolymers looking to build pilot plant for sodium alginate production Seaweed technology could create 40 news jobs for island community
15 November 2012 New ink formulated to print living human tissue The UOW developed replacements for diseased or damaged body parts
14 November 2012 “Neueste Entwicklungen im Naturfaserverbundwerkstoffbereich” – Aktuelle Ausgabe des “Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy” Professor Dr.-Ing. Jörg Müssig als Gasteditor an der Spezialausgabe des Journals beteiligt
Reifen aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen: Grünzeug auf der Felge Goodyear rechnet mit einer Markteinführung für Soja-Reifen im Jahr 2015
World-first wooden wind turbine starts spinning in Germany The prototype TimberTower is currently undergoing testing, but should be connected to the power grid
13 November 2012 Zukunftsängste in der Ökosprit-Branche Ölkonzern BP hat Pläne für die erste großindustrielle Cellulose-Ethanol-Produktionsstätte in den USA auf Eis gelegt
Italian and Massachusetts Biotechnology Associations build Foundations for Life Sciences Collaboration Signed in Milan the BioBridge Global Gateway, the agreement to promote stable relations between Italy and Massachusetts
Merrick selected on Sweetwater Energy’s cellulosic production facility New refinery to produce low-cost sugars from non-food plant materials
12 November 2012 Biokunststoffe und Recycling Verbrennung ist sinnvollster Entsorgungsweg für Biokunststoffe
Foundations for UPM’s wood-based renewable diesel biorefinery laid in Lappeenranta Company wants to start the production of advanced second generation biofuels in 2014
SAHYOG: Future of Bio-based Economy in India and European Union An Assessment of Indo-European Biomass and Bio-waste Conversion Potential
Direvo introduces BluCon™ for the conversion of non-food biomass to biofuel and chemical building blocks New German platform to address global commodity supply and environmental concerns
A Better Route to Xylan Joint BioEnergy Institute Researchers Find New Access to Abundant Biomass for Advanced Biofuels
9 November 2012 DBFZ-Report zu Energiegewinnung aus Stroh DBFZ entwickelt deutschlandweite Standortplanung und -bewertung für die energetische Nutzung von Stroh
BioAmber: Kooperation mit Faurecia und Mitsubishi-Chemical zur Entwicklung von Biokunststoffen für die Automobilindustrie Neue Polymere für Faurecias Herstellung von Komponenten für den Fahrzeug-Innenbereich
8 November 201223 October 2013 DuPont: Zusammenarbeit mit Braskem bei Haftvermittlern und Kunststoffmodifikatoren auf Basis erneuerbarer Rohstoffe Coextrudierbare Haftvermittler sollen Verpackungs- und Composite-Eigenschaften in Multilayer-Strukturen optimieren
Brennholznutzung am Limit Neue Studie: Im Jahr 2010 wurde in Deutschland erstmals mehr Holz verbrannt als verarbeitet. Energiewende treibt Brennholznachfrage. Holzindustrie unter Druck
Evonik investiert in Marl 1,7 Millionen Euro in neue Bio-Labore Wissenschaftler forschen an der direkten Umsetzung von alternativen Rohstoffquellen in Spezialchemikalien
Faurecia signs R&D agreement with the Fraunhofer ICT Engineering and prototypes for advanced industrial processes for composites
7 November 2012 Biokunststoffe weiter auf dem Vormarsch 7. European Bioplastics Konferenz demonstriert Zukunftspotential der Branche
Bioplastics still on the rise 7th European Bioplastics Conference demonstrates the future potential of the industry
High-Value Opportunities for Lignin: Unlocking its Potential Lignin could become the main renewable aromatic resource for the chemical industry in the future
Story Stock Syndrome: Biobased companies fight investor disbelief With every step towards commercialization, early-stage companies find the skeptics, ironically, piling up. Why, and what can be done about it?
6 November 201223 October 2013 Government projects help China’s WPC industry weather storms China WPC Conference of New Product Promotion and Project Partnering, Sixth International Forum of WPC, held Nov. 3-4 in Ningbo
PolyOne Launches 99% Bio-Based reFlex™ 300 Bioplasticizer, Helping Customers Meet Future Sustainability Goals One-for-one replacement for general-purpose plasticizers
Scientists propose new ILUC analysis method Previous ILUC studies fail to incorporate actual land use dynamics
