27 April 20233 May 2023 LAPP uses new bio-based plastic from BASF – Organic ETHERLINE® now available too The global market leader for integrated solutions in the field of cable and connection technology has replaced the former fossile based TPU sheath material (thermoplastic polyurethane) with a biobased TPU from BASF
LAPP verwendet neuen biobasierten Kunststoff von BASF – ETHERLINE® gibt es jetzt auch Bio Weltmarktführer im Bereich der Kabel und Verbindungstechnologie hat das ehemals fossilbasierte TPU-Mantelmaterial durch ein TPU aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen von BASF ersetzt
Plug-n-play DAC: Ukraine-based startup Carbominer piloted its transportable machine with an international industrial partner The results of this two-week pilot have shown that Carbominer’s DAC technology works, providing little water usage and higher than expected CO2 purity (99.5%)
Axens, a partner to the BioTJet industrial project for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in France using BioTfueL® technology Within the framework of the BioTJet project, Axens is surrounded by its partners, Elyse Energy, Avril, IFP Energies nouvelles and Bionext with the ambitious objectives of decarbonization of the aviation sector
Deutsche Bahn bezieht 17 Millionen Liter Neste MY Renewable Diesel So kann die Deutsche Bahn die Treibhausgasemissionen beim Betrieb ihrer dieselbetriebenen Lokomotiven und Triebwagen um bis zu 90 Prozent senken
Trinseo Offers MAGNUM™ ABS with 95 Percent Sustainable Content Company Expands Styrenics Portfolio Based on Mass Balance
Groundbreaking for E-Fuel Production Plant in Frankfurt INERATEC sets standards for global deployment of power-to-liquid technology with pioneering plant
Spatenstich für E-Fuel-Produktionsanlage in Frankfurt INERATEC setzt mit Pionieranlage Maßstäbe für den globalen Einsatz der Power-to-Liquid Technologie
26 April 202321 April 2023 ANDRITZ, Nouvelles Fibres Textiles and Pellenc ST enter partnership for an innovative approach in textile recycling New ANDRITZ partnership sets a major milestone in industrial-scale recycling technology for textile circularity
Partnerschaft von ANDRITZ, Nouvelles Fibres Textiles und Pellenc ST bringt innovativen Ansatz im Textil-Recycling Neue ANDRITZ-Partnerschaft setzt einen Meilenstein im Bereich industrielle Recycling-Technologie für textile Kreislaufwirtschaft
Lummus and RWDC Industries Sign MoU Accelerating PHA Production at Scale Combined innovation, experience and strengths of Lummus and RWDC offer real solutions for the circular economy
Researchers Develop Biodegradable, Biorecyclable Glass However, the biomolecular glass is currently still in the laboratory stage but could become an environmental-friendly biomaterial. Also as medical devices because it is biodegradable
Ein Glas, das biologisch abbaubar ist Noch steckt es im frühen Prototypenzustand, doch eines Tages soll daraus ein umweltfreundlicher Werkstoff werden. Etwa für die Medizin: Auch im Körper wird das Material abgebaut
NatureWorks introduces new Ingeo biopolymer solution for improved softness and strength in biobased nonwovens for hygiene applications Delivering enhanced fluid management, improved tensile strength and up to 40% increase in softness offering a better performing spunbond nonwoven that minimizes converting challenges while providing a 62% smaller carbon footprint
Gasverteilnetze: Eine geordnete Stilllegung schützt Gaskund:innen und Netzbetreiber Der Umstieg auf klimaneutrale Energien macht einen Großteil des Gasverteilnetzes überflüssig
Over 90% of Germany’s gas grid could be redundant by 2045, think-tank says As Germany transitions away from fossil fuels to achieve climate neutrality by 2035, Berlin-based think-tank Agora Energiewende estimates that between 71 to 94% of the existing gas grid may become redundant
25 April 202320 April 2023 Scottish seaweed sparks idea to boost electric vehicle batteries University of Glasgow researchers to explore the use of tailored alginates to help develop batteries using biobased silicon as an alternative to the currently used graphite
Novozymes & Fibenol have entered a commercial partnership to demonstrate lignocellulosic biorefining on an industrial scale Based on significant advancements over the past 5 years, Fibenol is now starting up its first lignocellulosic biorefinery in Imavere
Danimer Scientific, TotalEnergies Corbion Announce EU-Compliant Compostable Coffee Pod Biopolymer New formulation has been certified by TUV as home compostable
Algenfarm als Rohstofflieferant Das Start-up MACROCARBON, ein Spin-off des AWI, will auf der Mittelmeerinsel Gran Canaria die dort ansässige Makroalge Sargassum in Algenfarmen züchten und Grundstoffe für die chemische Industrie liefern
Opening a New Frontier: PdMo Intermetallic Catalyst for Promoting CO2 Utilization A team of researchers led by Professor Hideo Hosono from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, set out to develop a better catalyst for CO2 hydrogenation
California debates 15% goal for bioplastic beverage bottles New bill would provide modest incentives to companies using plant-based plastics, as well as set a non-binding goal that plastic beverage bottles need to be made with 15 percent bio-based materials by 2030
Reform des europäischen Emissionshandels: Parlament stimmt mit Ja Das Europäische Parlament hat am Dienstag (18. April) weitreichende Reformen beschlossen, um die europäische Klimapolitik ehrgeiziger zu gestalten. Der EU-ETS wird reformiert, CO2 auszustoßen wird damit immer teurer
Parliament backs EU carbon market overhaul, world’s first CO₂ tariff Europe’s carbon market forces power plants and factories to buy CO2 permits when they pollute. It has slashed those sectors’ emissions by 43% since 2005 but is facing a revamp to hit more ambitious EU climate change targets
24 April 202318 April 2023 Nygaia: The substrate of the future Klasmann-Deilmann and Maan Biobased Products present innovation
Nygaia: Das Substrat der Zukunft Klasmann-Deilmann und Maan Biobased Products präsentieren Innovation
Gevo Enters Joint Development Agreement with LG Chem to Develop Bio-Propylene Bio-propylene can be used to replace fossil-based products as an eco-friendly raw material for various plastic products and is expected to play a pivotal role in the rapid growth of the bioplastic market and circular economy
Cemvita Unveils eCO2 Pilot Plant: Transforming CO2 Emissions into Renewable Feedstocks and Fertilizers eCO2 platform promises to alleviate feedstock shortage and produce carbon-negative fuels and chemicals at competitive market rates
Deutsche Umwelthilfe warnt vor hochriskanten und unausgereiften Technologien des chemischen Recyclings Zwei neue Studien setzen falsche Prioritäten und könnten problematische politische Entscheidungen zur Pyrolyse oder Vergasung im Recycling von Kunststoffen zur Folge haben
The term recycling must not be watered down by pyrolysis and gasification Two new studies set the wrong priorities and could encourage problematic policy decisions on pyrolysis and gasification of plastic packaging waste
Chemiker entwickeln biologische PHAs neu und träumen von biologisch abbaubaren Kunststoffen Sie werden als "Traum"-Kunststoffe bezeichnet: Polyhydroxyalkanoate oder PHAs
Chemists redesign biological PHAs, ‘dream’ biodegradable plastics They’ve been called “dream” plastics: polyhydroxyalkanoates, or PHAs
21 April 202318 April 2023 AIMPLAS participates in a new EU project bringing to the market high-quality polyester textile products from the valorisation of CO2 waste streams New European project demonstrate its first-of-its-kind technology producing commercially viable sustainable PET textile products from CO2 waste streams at industrial scale
Three ways to solve the plastics pollution crisis Researchers are studying how more-sophisticated policies, smarter recycling and new materials could stem the tide of waste
Electrolyzers Market worth $23,555.9 Million by 2028 Promising growth by 2028 according to a new research report
Kelheim Fibres mit biobasierten Hygienelösungen auf der INDEX Kelheim Fibres hat eine Reihe funktionalisierter Spezialfasern entwickelt, darunter die hydrophobe Olea, die trilobale Galaxy® und die Hohlfaser Bramante
Kelheim Fibres to present bio-based hygiene solutions at INDEX Kelheim Fibres has developed a range of functionalized specialty fibres, including hydrophobic Olea, trilobal Galaxy®, and the hollow fibre Bramante
The suite of substances that can tackle carbon dioxide Chemists are organising an arsenal of catalysts to suck up small, inert molecules.Chemists are organising an arsenal of catalysts to suck up small, inert molecules
Pulpwood Price Drivers and Mill Curtailments Regional differences in fiber prices are as great as they have ever been
Will the EU’s renewables directive change the landscape for forest biomass? The EU’s revised Renewable Energy Directive strengthens the sustainability criteria for biomass heat and power, but the compromise text means it might only lead to limited improvements in the short term, argue Gemma Toop and Michèle Koper
20 April 202320 April 2023 YNCORIS as technical partner for the process industry on their way to defossilisation Interview with Anke Schwarzenberger from nova-Institute with several representatives of Yncoris GmbH about CO2neutrality and how the company is handling it
YNCORIS als technischer Partner für die Defossilisierung der Prozessindustrie Interview mit Anke Schwarzenberger vom nova-Institut mit verschiedenen Repräsentanten der Yncoris GmbH über CO2-Neutralität und wie das Unternehmen damit umgeht
Apollo Tyres readies itself for sustainable mobility Develops passenger vehicle tyres with 75% sustainable materials
75 Prozent nachhaltige Materialien – Apollo Tyres legt mit Pkw-Reifen nach Die beiden neuentwickelten Pkw-Reifen enthalten viele besondere Mischungsbestandteile mit biobasierten und recycelten Materialien, außerdem nachhaltigen Naturkautschuk
Two Injection Molding Grades of Biobased Materials Enhance Sulapac’s Cosmetics Packaging Portfolio Sulapac Luxe, ideal for replacing hard plastics such as ABS and its more flexible edition Luxe Flex open up new opportunities
Biotechnologietage 2023: Hier steckte Bioökonomie drin Mehr als 700 Akteure aus Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft und Politik hatten die Deutschen Biotechnologietage 2023 in Wiesbaden angelockt, zu den Topthemen gehörten Digitalisierung und nachhaltiges biobasiertes Wirtschaften
Insempra announces first fermentation-based functional ingredient for consumer goods Supply agreement signed with Axxence Aromatic to market natural alpha-Ionone to food and beauty manufacturers globally
A New Raspberry Flavor For Your Tastebuds: Brought To You By Fermentation German biotech company Insempra global and aroma ingredients manufacturer and distributor Axxence Aromatic GmbH developed alpha-ionone, a raspberry flavor by using a proprietary microbial fermentation chassis