22 June 202214 June 2022 Dow Expands Flexible Packaging Recycling Effort Across Africa Through Project REFLEX, Dow aims to divert 10,000 Metric Tons (MT) of flexible packaging waste by 2025 which would otherwise end up in landfill or the environment, while also creating direct employment opportunities
Photosynthesis-inspired process makes commodity chemicals New strategy is less expensive, less energy intensive than current industrial processes
Von der Photosynthese inspirierter Prozess zur Herstellung von Grundchemikalien Die neue Strategie ist kostengünstiger und weniger energieintensiv als die derzeitigen industriellen Verfahren
21 June 202214 June 2022 Perstorp makes major increase in production of Pro-Environment Polyols From 2023, all fossil versions of the base polyols produced at the Perstorp plant will be replaced by Pro-Environment grades with partly renewable or recycled origin, based on a traceable mass-balance concept
Perstorp: Alle Polyole aus nachhaltigen Quellen Perstorp setzt sich das Ziel, ab 2023 für die Produktion von Polyolen am Standort Perstorp ausschließlich nachhaltige Rohstoffe zu beziehen
New $750,000 CEC Grant to Fuel Hydrogen Research SoCalGas: Innovative project aims to tackle cost and sustainability to deliver affordable hydrogen at scale
Discovering Exciting New Uses for ‘Green’ Film Technology Eco Works® 10 not only aligned with Cortec®’s mission to eliminate plastic waste - it is even easier to work with it than with the previous plastic wrap
Neues Technologiezentrum in Leverkusen: Frischer Wind fürs Klima Covestro entwickelt in seinem neuen Windtechnologiezentrum innovative PUR-Harze für die Nutzung in Rotorblättern von Windkraftanlagen
New technology center in Leverkusen: Fresh impulses for wind energy Covestro is developing innovative PUR resins for use in wind turbine rotor blades at its new Wind Technology Center
Superworms capable of munching through plastic waste A species of worm with an appetite for polystyrene could be the key to plastic recycling on a mass scale
Superwürmer, die sich durch Plastikmüll fressen Langfristiges Ziel ist die Entwicklung von Enzymen zum Abbau von Kunststoffabfällen
Mit Sonnenlicht die Chemie-Industrie nachhaltiger machen Solargetriebene Katalysatoren erhöhen Effizienz
20 June 202215 June 2022 Researchers from Goethe University Frankfurt develop new biobattery for hydrogen storage A team of microbiologists from Goethe University Frankfurt has succeeded in using bacteria for the controlled storage and release of hydrogen. This is an important step in the search for carbon-neutral energy sources in the interest of climate protection. The corresponding paper has now been published in the scientific journal “Joule"
Forscher der Goethe-Universität entwickeln neue Biobatterie zur Speicherung von Wasserstoff Einem Team von Mikrobiologen der Goethe-Universität ist es gelungen, mit Hilfe von Bakterien Wasserstoff kontrolliert zu speichern und wieder abzugeben. Auf der Suche nach CO2-neutralen Energieträgern im Interesse des Klimaschutzes ist dies ein wichtiger Schritt. Das entsprechende Paper ist nun in der renommierten Fachzeitschrift „Joule“ erschienen
The Vallès School of Architecture presents a construction prototype made from corn and sunflower stalks The Interdisciplinary Group on Building Science and Technology (GICITED), linked to the UPC’s Vallès School of Architecture (ETSAV), participates in the cross-border project SAVASCO, which aims to develop new bio-based materials to minimise the environmental impact of construction. In this context, the ETSAV has developed a sustainable building prototype made from corn and sunflower stalks, which was presented on 6 May
Green aviation fuels could save 5 million tonnes of CO2 in 2030 Sustainable fuel manufacturers in Europe could produce 1.83 million tonnes of e-kerosene in 2030, saving about 5 Mt of CO2, a new forecast by Transport & Environment finds
Neuer Standort in Australien: Thyssenkrupp expandiert in den Wasserstoff-Gigawatt-Markt Bis 2030 hat Australien das Potenzial, bis zu 500.000 t Wasserstoff zu exportieren, um die prognostizierte Nachfrage von 2.489.000 t allein in Japan und Südkorea zu decken
thyssenkrupp nucera strategically expands into a market that is to become a gigawatt star and opens new office in Perth, Australia By 2030, Australia has the potential to export up to 500,000 tonnes of hydrogen per year to meet 2,489,000 tonnes of predicted demand by Japan and South Korea alone
Red Rock Biofuels Holdings, Inc. Awarded U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant Award funds Red Rock Biofuels Holdings, Inc. (“Red Rock”) to Convert Post-Fire Charred Waste Woody Biomass to Sustainable Aviation Fuel & Renewable Diesel
BTC Europe und NXTLEVVEL Biochem unterzeichnen Vereinbarung über den Vertrieb von biobasierten und biologisch abbaubaren Lösungsmitteln in Europa Die europäische Vertriebsorganisation der BASF und der führende Hersteller von Chemikalien aus Biomasse erweitern gemeinsam das Angebot an Lösungsmitteln auf Basis von Lävulinsäure in Europa
BTC Europe and NXTLEVVEL Biochem sign agreement to distribute biobased and biodegradable solvents throughout Europe BASF’s European distribution organization and the leading manufacturer of biomass-derived chemicals join forces to expand offerings of levulinate solvents across Europe
17 June 202215 June 2022 SGP BioEnergy Announces World’s Largest Advanced Biofuel Production Facility Once complete in five years, Biorefineria Ciudad Dorada in Panama, will be the largest advanced biorefinery and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production platform in the world - producing 180,000 barrels per day
TECNARO und JOMA-POLYTEC gründen Joint-Venture ARBOTRADE GmbH Unternehmen wollen gemeinsam Produkte aus Biokunststoffen für die Aufforstung von Wäldern vermarkten
Scotland’s industrial biotechnology sector anticipated to surpass £1 billion turnover milestone by 2025 Updated National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology outlines new ambitions for Scotland’s bioeconomy, including reaching a target of 220 companies operating in the sector and more than 4,000 employees by 2025
Fraunhofer process increases methane yield from biogas plants The researchers have further plans to scale up to 500 kilowatts by 2025 and again to one to two megawatts by 2026
Methan statt CO2: Fraunhofer-Verfahren erhöht Methanausbeute von Biogasanlagen Bis zum Jahr 2025 planen die Forschenden eine Hochskalierung auf 500 Kilowatt, bis 2026 soll die Anlage gar ein bis zwei Megawatt Leistung erzeugen
The circular textile economy is rapidly approaching Worn Again Technologies announces plans to build a new textile recycling demo plant in Winterthur Switzerland
SCALITE, a marble like material made from fish scales Fish waste like bones, heads, fins, and scales often end up in landfills. Erik de Laurens wants to change that, one gorgeous tile at a time
A novel process to capture and convert CO2 from air Eindhoven University of Technology researcher developed a technology for the extraction of carbon dioxide from ambient air via liquid or solid sorbents
HEXPOL TPE Arbeitet Mit Plastix Zusammen, Um Die Verwendung Von Rezyklaten Aus Maritimen Abfällen Zu Erweitern Der internationale TPE-Compoundeur HEXPOL TPE hat sein wachsendes Portfolio an Thermoplastischen Elastomeren (TPE) mit recyceltem Inhalt erweitert. Die neuen Dryflex Circular MWR TPEs enthalten Rezyklate, die aus ausgedienten Schiffstauen stammen
HEXPOL TPE Launch TPEs Containing Maritime Waste Recyclate International TPE compounder has added the new Dryflex Circular MWR TPEs to their growing portfolio - which is made from recycled plastic fibre waste from the maritime industry
15 June 202211 June 2022 BASF offers range of chemical intermediates with product carbon footprint significantly below global market average The outcome of the analysis shows that due to the production set-up the PCF of a range of BASF’s chemical intermediates is significantly below the global average PCF of the corresponding third-party chemicals
BASF bietet verschiedene chemische Zwischenprodukte mit CO2-Fußabdruck signifikant unter dem globalen Marktdurchschnitt an Ergebnis der Analyse zeigt, dass der PCF mehrerer chemischer Zwischenprodukte von BASF signifikant unter dem weltweiten Durchschnittswert des PCF der entsprechenden Produkte von Drittanbietern liegt
World Bioproduct Day 7 July 2022 – a new digital biorefinery service published During the campaign any stakeholders of the circular bioeconomy can share their story of their favourite bioproduct via social media by using the hashtag #bioproductday2022 and/or #bioproductday
Novel Silver Hollow Fiber Boosts CO2 Electroreduction A research team from the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have reported a hierarchical micro/nanostructured silver hollow-fiber electrode to boost CO2 electroreduction
Spannend für Kinder – Gut für die Umwelt: Erste nachhaltige PLAYMOBIL-Produktreihe WILTOPIA startet Zum Einsatz kommen PCR-Kunststoffe - also Kunststoffe, die von KonsumentInnen bereits genutzt und anschließend dem Recycling-Kreislauf zugeführt wurden – sowie biobasierte Kunststoffe
Global Bioenergies receives first orders from a number of major cosmetics players totalling several tonnes of Isonaturane® 12 Bio-sourced version of isododecane is manufactured entirely in France from locally sourced raw materials and meets ISO 16128 requirements in terms of naturalness in cosmetics products
The climatech startup converting CO2 into reusable carbon-based byproducts “The time to act is now. We want to make a real impact on climate change,” says Raanan Shelach, co-founder and CEO of Carbonade
Startup enaDyne bei Carbon-to-Value-Challenge der Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen dabei Startup der TU Bergakademie Freiberg von der Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen ausgewählt
Marktfähige Power-to-X-Technologien entwickeln NRW-Landesregierung fördert den Aufbau einer offenen Versuchsplattform mit 5,3 Mio. Euro
14 June 20229 June 2022 Transparent and traceable: Neste teams up with Circularise to increase visibility along circular polymers and chemicals value chains A digital twin will store informations on the used materials throughout the whole value chain, enabling all value chain parties to keep track of the material
Transparent und rückverfolgbar: Neste schließt sich mit Circularise zusammen, um Transparenz entlang zirkulärer Wertschöpfungsketten bei Polymeren und Chemikalien zu erhöhen Ein Zwilling der physischen Materialien soll Informationen zu den verwendeten Materialien über die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette hinweg speichern, so dass alle Beteiligten das Material zurückverfolgen können
Lanzatech and Zara collaborate on CCU fashion Capturing and repurposing carbon emissions from industrial processes limits the direct release of these emissions into the atmosphere and helps limit the use of virgin fossil resources
KBR Announces Investment in Mura Technology to Advance the Plastics Circular Economy This alliance has since 2021 produced advances in process technology innovation such as closed loop power, water recycling, modularization and digital operating solutions
Grün gegründet: Carbonauten sehen in Pflanzenkohle eine Lösung zur Klimakrise Die Kreislaufwirtschaft lebt von neuen Ideen und kreativen Köpfen. Jeden Dienstag stellen wir hier ein Greentech-Start-up mit seiner Geschäftsidee vor
CEMEX successfully turns CO2 into carbon nanomaterials The next step is to scale the technology in a cement plant pilot within a year
Polycarbonates from renewable hydrocarbons More and more traditional producers of polycarbonates use waste carbon feedstock and/or the mass balance approach to bring certified renewable products made from biobased hydrocarbons to market
Capturing carbon with crops, trees and bioenergy MSU researchers find an integrated approach to land management practices can reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere far more than earlier estimates
Topsoe technology to support Cresta’s renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel production in Canada The startup of the site for production of renewable fuels is expected in second half of 2022
13 June 20228 June 2022 BIOPOLYMER-Award: Winners come from Belgium, Brazil and Germany The abundance of international high-quality applications was an exciting and demanding task for the jury of the BIOPOLYMER Innovation Awards this year again