23 May 202220 May 2022 CO2-Umwandlung durch elektrochemische Prozesse – Das WaterProof-ProjektDas im Juni startende Forschungsprojekt WaterProof zielt darauf ab, den Kohlenstoffkreislauf von Abfällen und Abwässern zu schließen, indem es ein neuartiges Bioraffineriekonzept entwickelt, das CO2-Emissionen städtischer Abfallverarbeitungsanlagen in wertvolle grüne Verbraucherprodukte umwandelt. Das Ziel besteht in einer Technologie, die maßgeblich zu einer Reduzierung von Treibhausgasen auf der Grundlage einer effektiven CO2-Nutzung, dem Ersatz fossiler Rohstoffe und industrieller Elektrifizierung beiträgt.
19 May 202220 May 2022 Many advanced and proven solutions to replace fossil carbon in chemistry and materials already availableElectrochemical transformation of CO₂, a natural polymer for paper and cardboard coating and material-to-material molecular recycling of plastic waste are the winners of the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2022”
Viele fortschrittliche und bewährte Lösungen zur Substitution fossilen Kohlenstoffs in Chemie und Materialien bereits verfügbarElektrochemische Umwandlung von CO2, ein natürliches Polymer zur Beschichtung von Papier und Pappe, und molekulares Recycling von Kunststoffabfällen sind die Gewinner des Innovationspreises "Renewable Material of the Year 2022"
10 May 202210 May 2022 Ed de Jong, Vice President Development at Avantium Technologies (NL), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
Marilia Foukaraki, Projectleader R&D Bio-based at Cosun Beet (NL), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
9 May 20225 May 2022 Lars Börger, Vice President Strategy and Long-term Development, Renewable Polymers and Chemicals at Neste Germany GmbH, on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
John Zhang, Co-founder of GS Biotech (China), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
6 May 20224 May 2022 Francesco Montecchio, Application Engineer at Alfa Laval Technologies (Sweden), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
Ulla Hüppe, Director Sustainability Adhesive Technologies at Henkel (Germany), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
5 May 20225 May 2022 Dirk Leinweber, Director Global Research Center Surfactants at Clariant (Switzerland) on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
Stefano Facco, New Business Development Director of Novamont SpA (Italy) as well as the managing director of the German subsidiary of Novamont, on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
4 May 20224 May 2022 Cultivation Area for Energy and Industrial Crops in Germany 1994-2021Since 2014, the cultivation figures have stagnated since the RED limited the share of first-generation plants (maize, wheat, sugar beet)
CO2 Reduction Potential of the Chemical Industry through Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU)Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), CO2 Value Europe (CVE) and nova-Institute publish a study showing the CO2 reduction potential of the chemical industry through CCU
Next Week: Renewable Materials Conference, 10-12 May, Cologne (Germany) – all information hereList of participants, panel discussions, exhibitors and the nominations for the Renewable Material of The Year 2022 are launched
3 May 20226 January 2023 nova’s experts (re)introduced: Dipl.-Ec. Dušica BandukaProject Manager Dissemination, Communication and Press
nova-Institute steps up policy activities to push for more renewable carbonA well-balanced policy framework is needed to achieve a sustainable chemical industry in a timeframe to still reach the Paris climate goals
2 May 20223 May 2022 Zhang Wei, COO of Zhejiang Sugar Energy Technology (China), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
28 April 202227 April 2022 Paul von Kirchbach, Manager Business Development and Innovation at Renolit (Germany), on market developments in the Renewable Carbon EconomyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
22 April 202221 April 2022 Freya Burton, Chief Sustainability Officer at LanzaTech (US), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
21 April 202221 April 2022 Søren Kristiansen, Senior Technology Director Materials at LEGO (DK), on the current and future framework for a renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
13 April 202221 April 2022 Six Innovations are Nominated for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2022” AwardParticipants at the “Renewable Materials Conference” will vote for the winners
1 April 20221 April 2022 CHAMPION Webinars: Progress in Materials Designed for a Circular Economy 6th, April, 2022, Time: 14-15h - Location: online & free!
31 March 202231 March 2022 Converting wastewater into bio-based polymer, essential oils, phenolic extracts and clean water: The AFTERLIFE project presents its results.AFTERLIFE demonstrates a new way of wastewater treatment that simultaneously recovers compounds of interest while converting remaining organic matter into a high-volume added value bio-based polymer.
Soap, proteins and highly complex molecules from CO2 – these are the winners of the “Best CO2 Utilisation 2022” innovation awardLarge scale investments in CO2-based ethanol, methanol and aviation fuel are just around the corner – supporting climate protection and independence from fossil fuels. Participants of the “Conference on CO2-based Fuels & Chemicals 2022” elected the three innovation award winners. The award was organised by nova-Institute and CO2Value Europe, and sponsored by YNCORIS.
15 March 202214 March 2022 Umweltfreundliche Mulchfolien für die LandwirtschaftEinladung zur Abschlusskonferenz des Projektes iMulch
9 March 202210 March 2022 Six Carbon Capture and Utilisation technologies for a sustainable chemical and fuel production nominated for the Innovation Award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2022”Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2022 – Cologne (Germany) and online, hybrid conference, 23-24 March 2022
8 March 20228 March 2022 PHAs: Tenfold increase in production capacity in sight in just six yearsMarket report “Mimicking Nature – The PHA Industry Landscape. Latest trends and 28 producer profiles” published
3 March 20221 March 2022 Stellenausschreibung: Projektmanager im Bereich Bioökonomie bzw. „Renewable Carbon Economy“ – Ökonomie, Politik, Strategie (m/w/d)Standort Hürth bei Köln, Vollzeit
2 March 20223 March 2022 Conference on CO2-based Fuels and ChemicalsJoin our conference and meet forerunners in CO2 utilisation / 23-24 March 2022, hybrid event – Cologne (Germany)
1 March 20221 March 2022 nova Session: The Future of Refineries & Big Chemical Production SitesNine experts present and discuss their scenarios for the future of the chemical industry, hybrid session at 31 March 2022, Wöllhaf Conference Center Airport Cologne/Bonn
22 February 202222 February 2022 Join the competition for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2022”Submit your innovation by 15 March, participants at the “Renewable Materials Conference” will vote for the winners
16 February 202216 February 2022 Renewable Carbon as a Guiding Principle for Sustainable Carbon CyclesRenewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) publishes a fundamental strategy paper on the defossilisation of the chemical and material industry with eleven policy recommendations
14 February 202215 February 2022 The stars of Renewable Materials meet in Cologne, May 10-1246 Speakers from leading companies in bio-based, CO2-based and Recycling already confirmed their participation – preliminary program already available, innovation award submission by 15 March
10 February 202211 May 2022 Higher price increases for fossils – nova Price Indices for Fossil Resources, Metals and Biomass 1980 – 2021The biomass index shows a much more moderate increase overall, which improves the competitive situation of biomass also in the chemical industry
9 February 20229 February 2022 Connecting fibres: The cellulose fibre industry impresses with innovation and visionCellulose Fibre Innovations of the Year: Carbon Fibres from Wood, Carbon-negative Virgin Fibres from Straw and Sustainable Menstruation Panties
1 February 202231 January 2022 nova’s experts (re)introduced: Dr Ángel PuenteLife Cycle Assessments (LCA), sustainability and chemistry, bio-based chemicals
20 January 202219 January 2022 Experts on biological feedstocks and bio-based value chains: Join the survey to evaluate environmental requirements for future EU funded bio-based demonstration and flagship projects and their feedstocksEarly guidance to ensure funded projects meet certain environmental sustainability criteria and avoid awarding projects that cannot
Unique equipment for biotechnological capture and conversion of CO2 into chemical building blocks developed in the BioRECO2VER projectExamining the conversion of CO2 emissions from refineries and the cement industry into the chemical building blocks isobutene (C4H8) and lactate (C2H6O3)
13 January 202212 January 2022 Cellulose fibres strengthen networks: The industry meets again in Cologne, Germany, and onlineStrict security measures make it possible: long-missed meetings essential for the growth of the industry will take place again
12 January 202211 January 2022 Das wechselhafte Image der KunststoffeVon Begeisterung zur Skepsis, vom Siegeszug zum Umweltproblem
10 January 202212 January 2022 nova’s experts (re)introduced: Dipl.-Ing. Christopher vom BergExecutive Manager of the Renewable Carbon Initiative and Deputy Head Economy and Policy
20 December 202122 November 2021 Renewable Carbon News takes a winter break – we will be back on 3 January 2021Meanwhile, get 20% off nova-Institute's market studies
16 December 202116 December 2021 Political Tailwind for Alternative Carbon SourcesMore than 30 leading pioneers of the chemical and material sector welcome the latest political papers from Brussels, Berlin and Düsseldorf
7 December 202112 January 2022 Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2022Cellulose Fibre Solutions are expanding from Hygiene and Textiles as well as Non-wovens up to Alternatives for Carbon Fibres for Light-weight Applications
6 December 20217 December 2021 Mikrobielles Upcycling – Eine Lösung für die Verwertung von Mulchfolien?Forscher der RWTH Aachen entwickeln im iMulch-Projekt mithilfe von Mikroorganismen Upcycling-Strategien zur Verwertung von Mulchfolien
2 December 202125 January 2022 Free Webinar: Innovative Financing Support for the Circular BioeconomyCircular Bioeconomy needs investment, startups are looking for investors – what innovative financing options are available?
23 November 202122 November 2021 Winter Special – 20% discount on all of nova-Institute’s market and trend reports till 31 January 2022From technologies over building blocks and polymers to fine chemicals: Get the best reports on bio-based, CO2-based and recycling markets for a special price
12 November 202112 November 2021 BioökonomieREVIER: Studie zu Potenzialen in Industrie und Verwertung im Rheinischen RevierDie am Forschungszentrum Jülich angesiedelte Koordinierungsstelle BioökonomieREVIER hat das nova-Institut damit beauftragt, die Industrie-Potenziale der Region quantitativ und qualitativ zu analysieren
29 October 202129 October 2021 nova’s experts (re)introduced: Lara DammerHead of the „Economy & Policy“ Department