8 January 2013 Top Molecules: The DOE’s 12 Top Biobased List – what’s worked out? 136,000 downloads later – let’s look at why this DOE paper on renewable chemicals from 2004 is such an enduring hit, and which of its 12 target molecules are looking like winners
7 January 2013 Italien: Neue Allianz für Biokraft- und Biokunststoffe Cluster Tecnologico Nazionale Chimica Verde fördert "Grüne Chemie"
Dow and Mitsui postpone manufacturing of biopolymers from sugar cane Future market conditions for the second phase of the joint venture - Dow and Mitsui are currently assessing timing options
Development in specialty ingredients with the acquisition of BiotechMarine Air Liquide reinforces its activity in healthcare specialty ingredients
World’s Largest CFB Biomass Power Plant Now in Commercial Operation Using Foster Wheeler Advanced Technology GDF Suez power plant begins production by electric energy to the country’s electricity grid solely from biomass
SPI Bioplastics Council Announces 2013 Bioplastics Awards Program Annual Award to Recognize Innovation in Bioplastics
3 January 2013 NREL to Help Convert Methane to Liquid Diesel Advanced research project could lead to lower greenhouse emissions, new life for spent gas and oil wells
The Force: the Cellulosic biofuels tax credit is back, but is it really needed? Industry found itself delighted to see several key tax credit extensions in the final bill
Ribbon-cutting for biofuels, biochemicals pilot plant set for Jan. 25 in St. Gabriel LSU Agcenter is aimed at the production of convertible sugars, fiber and bioproducts from sweet sorghum, energy cane and other grasses
GM Crops Increase Biodiversity Widespread adoption of Bt cotton and insecticide decrease promotes biocontrol services
Energy Department Awards $10 Million to Develop Advanced Biofuels and Bio-based Products Financial support for five projects with innovative synthetic chemical and biological technologies for converting biomass into sugar
2 January 20139 September 2021 Kosmetika, Kracherln und Matratzen gegen die Erderwärmung Gesammelt und gewaschen kann das Klima-Killergas Kohlendioxid zum wertvollen Rohstoff für die Industrie werden
Gevo Announces Stock Repurchase Program Confidence in the future of Gevo - Repurchase of common stock is effective immediately
1 January 2013 China fiber based biological composite materials research center established Agreement between Zhejiang Tianhe Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. and NIMTE for "fiber based biological composite materials application engineering research center”
6 Bellwether Biobased Projects for 2013 Mirage or reality? When these 6 projects open for business (or not) in 2013, you’ll know for sure
27 December 2012 BMELV-Zahl der Woche: Arzneipflanzen in Deutschland Anbaufläche soll bis zum Jahr 2020 auf 20.000 Hektar ausgedehnt werden
Nachhaltige Kleidung – Die Stoffe der Zukunft Engpässe bei Baumwolle veranlasst Suche nach neuen Materialien und Entwicklung von Kleidung aus Milch, Bananenfasern und Eukalyptus
35 Forschungsprojekte zur Biotechnologie der Zukunft gestartet "Tandem-Projekte" mit Spezialisten aus unterschiedlichen Fachdiszplinen besonders angesagt
Top 10 Biobased Predictions for 2013 How big, how different will biobased become in 2013? We peer down into the Petri Dish to see what we think 2013 will bring
25 December 2012 Korean researchers ferment C5 platform chemicals Engineered biosynthetic pathway of E. coli to produce 5AVA from glucose
21 December 2012 ReBioFoam Project: presentation of the results Novamont to launch innovative starch-based biopolymer as alternative to conventional expanded packaging materials
Boosting Galactan Sugars Could Boost Biofuel Production Collaboration at JBEI Identifies the First Enzyme Linked to Galactan Synthesis
Bundeslandwirtschaftsministerium fördert den Anbau von heimischen Eiweißpflanzen Startschuss für den Aufbau von modellhaften Demonstrationsnetzwerken und die Einrichtung eines Forschungsschwerpunktes gegeben
20 December 2012 InnoREX: new polymerisation route for Polylactic acid PLA Alternative energy sources as Ultrasound, Laser Light or Microwave to allow a dynamic control of the reactions
EU research project on algae-based polymers kicks off: SPLASH – Sustainable Polymers from Algae Sugars and Hydrocarbons
19 December 2012 Herstellung von wasserunlöslichen Lignin-Agglomeraten aus Schwarzlauge Die Herstellungsprozesse können schlanker und wesentlich günstiger gestaltet werden
Soybeans a source of valuable chemical Rice University scientists turn low-value soy mash into high-value succinic acid
AEC releases report on cellulosic biofuels projects Commercial deployment update for a number of first movers in the cellulosic biofuels sector
The manufacture of water-insoluble lignin-agglomerates from black liquor Stages of manufacture can be streamlined and made much more favorable
NREL releases gasification technology review Harris Group to analyze three gasification and tar reforming systems
Neste Oil to produce renewable aviation fuel as part of the EU-funded ITAKA project Production of 4,000 tons of aviation fuel from sustainably produced NExBTL Spanish camelina oil for commercial flights by European airlines
Spain: Paper waste used to make bricks Search for the happy medium between sustainability and material resistance is still going on
18 December 20129 September 2021 Making sugars, not extracting them: Proterro’s Technology Solid-phase approach means work-around for contamination
Brussels grants a 199 million euros subsidy to Dutch biomass refinery initiative European NER300 program provides financial resources for large-scale innovative renewable energy projects
What Were the Top Emerging Technology Companies in 2012? Technology scouting firm Lux Research releases its top 10 companies profiled in 2012, featuring leaders in bio-based materials, 3D-printing, photovoltaics, drug delivery, energy efficiency and more
Microbes Producing Fuel and Flavor Fatty acids to be directed towards ready-to-use household chemicals and fuels
Cereplast Announces Commercialization of Cereplast Algae Bioplastics<sup>TM</sup> Introduces New Algae Technology With Biopropylene® 109D Injection Molding Grade
Qualitätsprüfung mittels industrieller Computertomografen Blick in die Schweißnaht als Qualitätsnachweis für Wood-Plastic-Composites
17 December 2012 Reverdia: Weltweit erste Großanlage für die kommerzielle Produktion von biobasierter Bernsteinsäure geht in Betrieb BiosucciniumTM-Produkte für operative Industrieanwendungen bald im Einzelhandel erhältlich
Biobasierte Polymere – Kunststoffe der Zukunft BMELV-Fachkongress Biobasierte Polymere - elektronischer Tagungsband
Snowboarding showcase for biocomposites Replacing raw materials with sustainable alternatives to improve environmental performance of composites manufacturing
Verdezyne’s Xylose Isomerase Technology Acquired by Dupont Industrial Biosciences Patented Technology Enables Conversion of Biomass Sugars to Fuels and Chemicals
14 December 2012 Marine macroalgae: an untapped resource for producing fuels and chemicals Major steps in converting seaweed biomass to biofuels and the related challenges
USDA Grants Support Sustainable Bioenergy Production USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awards $10M for bioenergy, biobased products
GLOBAL BIOENERGIES hits milestone in SYNTHOS partnership by opening the way to bio-sourced butadiene Third light olefin in pipeline after isobutene and propylene Immediate €1.5million milestone fee - Multi-million euros follow-on development fee over the next three years
13 December 2012 Mikrobielle Produktion flüssiger Kohlenwasserstoffe – BMELV plant Förderung neuer Nachwuchsgruppe Projektvorschläge sind spätestens bis zum 30.04.2013 bei der FNR einzureichen
Reverdia starts operations at the world’s first large-scale plant for bio-based succinic acid Company delivers on promise to come on-stream before year’s end, using unique and proprietary low-pH yeast technology to make Biosuccinium™ with best-in-class environmental footprint
EU research project on algae-based polymers kicks off:
