26 October 2011 Researchers create transistors from natural cotton fibers Creating transistors from cotton fibers brings a new perspective to seamless integration of electronics
VTT and the MSI combine their unique competencies to a new Center for Bioengineering Opening of the new center on 25th October 2011 in Berkeley, California
Fourth German WPC-Congress – 13. & 14.12.2011, Maritim Hotel Cologne, Germany The European lead congress of the WPC-industry!
25 October 201123 October 2013 Asian WPC makers eye local markets, but face overcapacity Companies to diversify away from their traditional focus on decking and building materials
Elmira Release Bio-Based Composites for Mass Manufacture Recent advances in composite materials to focus on principle components for current and future markets
24 October 2011 Andolfi wählt Folienprodukt aus Mirel-Biokunststoff von Telles für neue Produktreihe kompostierbarer Beutel Die auf Mvera™ basierten kompostierbaren Beutel sollen der wachsenden Marktnachfrage in Italien gerecht werden
FIBRAGEN: Verbesserte Bio-Werkstoffe aus Flachs durch angewandte Genomik Internationales Forschungsprojekt unter Beteiligung der Hochschule Bremen
Senator Stabenow wants to expand tax break for bio-manufacturers USDA study says more than 100,000 jobs could be created
Synthetic Genomics Inc. and Plenus, S.A. de C.V. Form New Sustainable Agriculture Company, Agradis, Inc. to Develop and Commercialize Products Using Genomic Technologies Agradis Closes $20 Million Series A Financing Round
Plastics Environmental Council to Develop Biodegradation Standard for Plastics Additives and New Certification Seal Biodegradable Additives Play Critical Role in Helping Solve the Plastics in Landfill Issue
Production of biofuel from forests will increase greenhouse emissions New comprehensive study findings are contrary to assumptions and some previous studies
21 October 201121 February 2018 Harper Government Investing in New Market Opportunities for Flax and Hemp Farmers Agriculture Minister announced an investment of more than $100,000 for the Composites Innovation Centre (CIC)
Japan chemical firms speed up renewable R&D through joint venturess More investments made by Japanese companies in other parts of Asia but bioplastic manufacturing to remain limited
20 October 2011 Studie: Weiße Biotechnologie ausbaufähig Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Bundesrepublik Deutschland als Standort für die Fermentationsindustrie im internationalen Vergleich
Neue Werkstoffe der CKT auf Basis von Kleie und Stroh Kosten der Compoundierung hochgefüllter NPCs lassen sich deutlich reduzieren
LANXESS erweitert Portfolio um biobasierte Weichmacher BioAmbers Bernsteinsäure aus Zucker-Ethylen soll Phtalate ersetzen
Papico appointed UK agent of leading U.S. bio plastic company DaniMer's hot melt adhesive made from renewable resources
Laurel Biocomposite Develop A Product to Boost Green Content of Plastics New Material sequesters carbon dioxide and does not use toxic compounds during processing
Most Disruptive Innovations in Industrial Biotechnology Identified In New Study, According to IntertechPira Industry to see bio-based products produced at a more competitive production cost than currently possible
Europe is well positioned to spearhead the development of a bio-based economy but must invest in demonstration activities to gain a competitive edge, says new study
LANXESS expands portfolio with bio-based plasticizers BioAmber's ethylen-sugar-based succinic acid to substitute phtalates
19 October 2011 Rhodia and Cobalt Technologies to jointly develop bagasse-based bio n-butanol market in Latin America Rhodia and Cobalt Technologies to jointly develop bagasse-based bio n-butanol market in Latin America
18 October 2011 TER HELL PLASTIC GMBH auf der FAKUMA 2011 Neu im Programm: Biobasierte Hochleistungspolyamide von Suzhou Hipro Polymers, PA 6 von Azoty Tarnow und die Rhodia-Werkstoffe PA 6, PA 6.6 sowie PA 6.10
Fuel Line Made of Renewably Sourced DuPont™ Zytel® Nylon Provides Long-Term Resistance to Biodiesel Extruded, monolayer fuel line from Hutchinson already in use on commercial new turbo and multijet diesel engines on several Fiat vehicles
Biobased Chemical Industry Venture Funding Dries Up Wave of IPOs and acquisitions signals mature industry, but new opportunities exist in high-performance biobased products
Bayer MaterialScience Develops Polyurethane-Based Composite Systems for use in Large Windmill Blades Material showed much improved fatigue and fracture toughness properties
New Porcher Greenlite Reinforcements for Advanced Biocomposites Products to be used advantageously in hybrid constructions
17 October 2011 “Giant King Grass is the Lowest Cost Cellulosic Feedstock for a Biorefinery” From VIASPACE Presentation at Biorefining Conference Now Online
BioAmber Wins ICIS Innovation Award for Best Business Innovation Company also was named to the '2011 Global Cleantech 100' annual list
Implications of a rising 2011/12 sugar output for renewable chemicals Brazilian sugar output to fall for the first time since 2005/06
Research: Microalgae as bioreactors for bioplastic production Report to demonstrate for the first time that PHB production is feasible in a microalgal system
14 October 2011 Ausbau der “Weißen” Biotechnologie hat in Deutschland gute Chancen ECO SYS GmbH analysiert Eignung von Standorten und Produkten für den Ausbau der Fermentationsindustrie
Biotechnica 2011: Erwartungen erfüllt Leichter Rückgang an Besuchern zu verzeichnen, dafür war Qualität der Kontakte besser
12 October 2011 The European Commission proposes a new partnership between Europe and the farmers Reformed CAP to strengthen economic and ecological competitiveness of agriculture
MINERV® PHA SC (Sugar Cane): the first 100% biodegradable plastic produced from sugar cane waste is now certified The new frontier in biochemistry obtained from renewable sources, one of a kind worldwide and produced in Italy
Excellent Packaging & Supply presents nearly clear bag for retail produce section Latest bag in the bioplastic line is backyard compostable
Innovative biotechnology is central to a successful Common Agricultural Policy Challenges of feeding a growing population, finite resources, mitigating climate change and encouraging innovation require common effort from decision makers
NatureWorks attracts $150 million equity investment from leading Thailand company PTT Chemical Thailand preferred location for next state-of-the-art Ingeo™ manufacturing facility
11 October 2011 New Global Hunger Index Report Calls for Action to Curtail High and Volatile Prices and Protect the Poor Report indicates growing demand for biofuels one main cause of high food prices
Frost & Sullivan Recognises Rhein Chemie for its Exceptional Product Innovation in Bioplastic Additives Market Superior Performance Characteristics of BioAdimideTM Set to Expand Application Horizon for Bioplastics
‘Ecological Plastic’ Covers 80% of New Toyota ‘Sai’ Interior TMC first in the world to use polylactic acid plastics in mass-produced vehicle
10 October 2011 Bioplastics Usage to Grow 41% Annually Through 2015 Market forces have strongly driven development and early use of bioplastics
8 October 2011 Erste CHOREN-Gesellschaft gerettet Verkauf zweier weiterer Unternehmen bleibt fraglich
7 October 2011 High-level Policy-maker Conference on Biorefineries Final event of EU-funded Star-COLIBRI project took place in Brussels
Michelin team up with Amyris to make tyres from bio-isoprene Goodyear also in joint venture with Genencor to commercialise own bio-based isoprene
5 October 2011 Lidl muss irreführende Werbung für Textilien einstellen Unternehmen darf Textilien aus Lyocell in der Werbung nicht mehr als Naturprodukt bezeichnen
New Study: Lactic Acid & Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) Market (2009-2016) Global Lactic Acid & Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) Market is Growing at a CAGR of 18.7% and is Expected to Reach $3,831.3 Million by 2016
High Performance Lignin trials show promising results in Thermoplastics applications Physical and chemical properties to be compatible with several commonly used thermoplastic materials
