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26 April 202324 April 2023

Gasverteilnetze: Eine geordnete Stilllegung schützt Gaskund:innen und Netzbetreiber

Der Umstieg auf klimaneutrale Energien macht einen Großteil des Gasverteilnetzes überflüssig

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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

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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

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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

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Danimer Scientific, TotalEnergies Corbion Announce EU-Compliant Compostable Coffee Pod Biopolymer

New formulation has been certified by TUV as home compostable

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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24 April 202318 April 2023

Nygaia: The substrate of the future

Klasmann-Deilmann and Maan Biobased Products present innovation

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Nygaia: Das Substrat der Zukunft

Klasmann-Deilmann und Maan Biobased Products präsentieren Innovation

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Chemiker entwickeln biologische PHAs neu und träumen von biologisch abbaubaren Kunststoffen

Sie werden als "Traum"-Kunststoffe bezeichnet: Polyhydroxyalkanoate oder PHAs

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Chemists redesign biological PHAs, ‘dream’ biodegradable plastics

They’ve been called “dream” plastics: polyhydroxyalkanoates, or PHAs

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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

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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

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Electrolyzers Market worth $23,555.9 Million by 2028

Promising growth by 2028 according to a new research report

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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

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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

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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

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Pulpwood Price Drivers and Mill Curtailments

Regional differences in fiber prices are as great as they have ever been

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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

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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

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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

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Apollo Tyres readies itself for sustainable mobility

Develops passenger vehicle tyres with 75% sustainable materials

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Enzyme that Breaks Down PET Plastic

Leipzig scientists increase efficiency

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Effizienz gesteigert

Neue Erkenntnisse zum Enzym, das PET-Kunststoff zersetzt

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19 April 202314 April 2023

Linde and Heidelberg Materials Announce Large-Scale Carbon Capture Project

Both partners will be supplemented by funding of around €15 million from the Decarbonisation of Industry funding programme on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)

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Linde und Heidelberg Materials bauen weltweit erste CCU-Großanlage

Beide Partner erhalten Fördermittel in Höhe von rund 15 Mio € aus dem Förderprogramm Dekarbonisierung in der Industrie im Auftrag des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK)

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Exxon’s new ‘advanced recycling’ plant raises environmental concerns

Advocates warn plants like the latest addition to the Texas complex generate hazardous pollutants and provide cover for oil giants to produce new plastic products

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In Japan, cellulosic nanofibers look to leave the lab

Companies try to get costs down to unleash potential of the wood-based material

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Karma Baker shifts to plant-based packaging

To maintain their standards of providing wellness-minded treats with minimal environmental impact, Karma Baker turned to good natured® for their 99% plant-based packaging

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A biohybrid system to extract 20 times more bioplastic from CO2 developed by KAIST researchers​

The scientists produced bioplastics from CO2 by developing a hybrid system that interlinked the electrochemical CO2 conversion and microbial bio conversion methods together

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EU-Verpackungsregeln: Linke-Koalition will Abfallvermeidung priorisieren

Die Priorisierung der umweltfreundlichsten Wege im Umgang mit Abfall, beginnend mit der Vermeidung und Wiederverwendung, sollte im Mittelpunkt des neuen EU-Verpackungsgesetzes stehen, fordern die zuständigen Europaabgeordneten

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Left-wing lawmakers to prioritise waste prevention in new EU packaging law

Prioritising the most environmentally-friendly ways of dealing with waste, starting with prevention and reuse, should be central to Europe’s new packaging law, lawmakers working on the file told EURACTIV

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18 April 202317 December 2024

nova-experts introduced: Verena Roberts

Project Manager Renewable Carbon Initiative - Coordination, Dissemination, and Communication

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From greenhouse gas to value-added product

If one converts CO2 into synthesis gas, a valuable starting material for the chemical industry can be obtained. Researchers at TU Wien show how this works even at room temperature and atmospheric pressure

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Vom Treibhausgas zum Mehrwertprodukt

Wandelt man CO2 in Synthesegas um, erhält man einen wertvollen Ausgangsstoff für die chemische Industrie. Wie dies sogar bei Raumtemperatur und Umgebungsdruck funktioniert, zeigen Forschende der TU Wien

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Biotrend Energy To Build The First Commercial-Scale Advanced Plastics Recycling Facility Using Honeywell Upcycle Process Technology

Biotrend Energy will transform end-of-life plastic waste into Honeywell Recycled Polymer Feedstock (RPF) which can be used to create new plastics using Honeywell’s UpCycle Process Technology

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Solvay collaborates with Ginkgo Bioworks

The partnership will strengthen Solvay's position in biotechnology and complements the company’s activities in different key areas

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Solvay announces strategic collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks and expands its R&I footprint in the United States

The investment will accelerate the development of new sustainable biopolymers, strengthening Solvay’s position in biotechnology in this important growth platform