16 May 202211 May 2022 Bacteria produce bioplastics: resource-saving and very environmentally friendly Researchers from the University of Tübingen created a new cyanobacterium strain that contains up to 81 percent PHB
Topsoe signs joint declaration: Ramping up manufacturing of electrolyzers to boost renewable hydrogen production in the EU The industry committed to have 10 times as much combined annual electrolyzer manufacturing capacity in the EU by 2025 as is the case today – in return the EU committed to ensure a supporting regulatory framework
How a soil microbe could rev up artificial photosynthesis Researchers discover that a spot of molecular glue and a timely twist help a bacterial enzyme convert carbon dioxide into carbon compounds 20 times faster than plant enzymes do during photosynthesis. The results stand to accelerate progress toward converting carbon dioxide into a variety of products
13 May 202210 May 2022 Dow leads the way to more sustainable footwear with ENGAGE™ REN plant-based high performing polyolefin elastomers Innovative technology pioneered by Dow supports the footwear industry on its sustainability journey, bringing lower carbon material choices to consumers
Nova Chemicals: Entwicklung eines chemischen Recyclingverfahrens für Kunststoffabfälle – Kooperation mit Enerkem Aus bislang nicht recycelbaren Kunststoffabfällen soll Synthesegas gewonnen werden, das zur Erzeugung von Ethylen für die Weiterverarbeitung zu neuwertigen Polymeren dient
Israeli balloon tipped as world’s 1st affordable, scalable method for carbon capture High Hopes Lab, in central Israel, which captures frozen carbon 9 miles above Earth, aims to catch 1,000 metric tons per balloon per day, for less than $50 a ton
Argentine startup develops mushroom based biomaterial Mushpack by Bionatur-All is a packaging made from the inoculation of mycelium with feedstock residues, such as hay or sawdust - to get a light, resistant, isolating, semi-flexible and long-lasting material
Pilotanlage für synthetisches Kerosin kommt nach Hessen Noch in diesem Jahr soll mit dem Bau der weltweit größten Pilotanlage für synthetisches Kerosin im Industriepark Frankfurt-Höchst begonnen werden. Dies teilte Wirtschafts- und Verkehrsminister Tarek Al-Wazir am Donnerstag in Wiesbaden mit
12 May 20229 May 2022 ALPLA and Vöslauer reduce carbon footprint with returnable PET The new bottle, which bears the Austrian Ecolabel, is made of fully recyclable PET monomaterial with a recyclate proportion of around 30 per cent
ALPLA und Vöslauer reduzieren CO2-Fußabdruck mit Mehrweg-PET Die mit dem österreichischen Umweltzeichen ausgezeichnete neue Flasche besteht aus voll recyclingfähigem PET-Monomaterial mit einem Rezyklatanteil von rund 30 Prozent
Resolute Project: Update after 1,5 Years of Work The ReSolute’s plant will be set up on the site of an old coal-fired power station in north-eastern France to scale-up the current Cyrene™ production process to achieve 1,000 metric tons of output per year
Toilettenpapier aus Stroh für den Po Klopapier wird meist aus Holz oder Recyclingmaterial hergestellt. Deutlich nachhaltiger geht es mit Stroh, sagt der „Zewa“-Hersteller Essity
Advanced Recycling Is Not Waste Incineration and Is Essential to a Circular Economy for Plastics Mischaracterization of Advanced Recycling Slows Progress
The Future Is…Fungi?: This Biotech Company Transforms Mushrooms Into Luxury Materials Used by Hermès At MycoWorks' "Freedom of Creation" exhibit, co-founder and chief of culture Sophia Wang discusses how artistic beginnings launched a biotech company that's churning out fungi-fueled materials fit for "a prince's yacht" - and driving sustainability and diversity in the corporate world
Wie eine Bodenmikrobe die künstliche Photosynthese ankurbeln könnte Das Geheimnis ist ein Enzym, das mit den Reaktionsbestandteilen "jongliert"
11 May 20226 May 2022 Scientists call for cap on plastics production ARU academic is part of group urging radical change to help tackle plastic pollution
Carbonfasern aus Holz Für ihre Forschungsergebnisse erhielten die DITF-Experten den vom nova-Institut vergebenen ersten Preis im Wettbewerb um die «Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year»
Danimer Scientific and Kemira Expand Exclusive Partnership to Commercialize Fully Biobased Barrier Coatings New multi-year license and supply agreement builds on successful joint development of biobased coatings for paper and board products using sustainable biopolymer
Solvay launches new growth platform focused on renewable materials and biotechnology The fourth growth platform will increase the share of renewable carbon in Solvay’s product offering and open up new business opportunities for multiple markets
Switching to sustainable surfactants As the cosmetic and personal care industry races to drop petroleum-based ingredients, chemical companies are rolling out a dizzying array of biobased surfactants. Choosing from among them isn’t easy
Neuer Mechanismus zur Übertragung von Chiralität zwischen Molekülen im Nanobereich Chiralität: von fundamentalen Teilchen zu Biomolekülen
New mechanism to transfer chirality between molecules in the nanoscale field New research describes how the modulation of the geometry of a helical reactor at a macroscopic level enables controlling the sign of chirality of a process at a nanometric scale, an unprecedented discovery to date in the scientific literature
10 May 202210 May 2022 Ed de Jong, Vice President Development at Avantium Technologies (NL), on the current development of the renewable carbon economy Interview 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 economy Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
CJ BIO inaugurates 5,000 tonne PHA facility CJ BIO, a division of South Korea (Seoul) based CJ CheilJedang, announced that it has begun manufacturing polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) at a newly commissioned facility located in Pasuruan, Indonesia
Matchbox-Autos von Mattel künftig aus Bio-Kunststoffen Bis 2030 will Mattel sämtliche Matchbox Druckgussautos, Spielsets und Verpackungen mit 100 Prozent recycelten, recycelbaren oder biobasierten Materialien herstellen
Mattel Becomes First Toy Company to Incorporate SABIC’s Certified Renewable Polymers Globally By 2030, all Action Driver playsets and the Matchbox Recycling Trucks will contain SABIC materials, die-cast cars, playsets and packaging with 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic materials
OMV erhält ISCC PLUS-Zertifizierung für die Produktion von erneuerbaren Chemikalien in der Raffinerie Burghausen Dies ermöglicht es der OMV, ihre massenbilanzierte Produktion erneuerbarer sowie chemisch recycelter Rohstoffe zu zertifizieren, was für den Übergang zu einer stärker kreislauforientierten Wirtschaft von entscheidender Bedeutung ist
OMV receives ISCC PLUS certification for the production of renewable chemicals at the Burghausen Refinery This enables OMV to certify its mass-balance production of renewable and chemically recycled raw materials which is crucial for the transition to a more circular economy
Plastic packaging material that is both sustainable and biodegrades GO!PHA and partner Netherlands-based biotech firm Helian Polymers provides PHA samples for academic, research and development purposes at its PHA Sample Shop
Plastic-eating Enzyme Could Eliminate Billions of Tons of Landfill Waste Researchers proved the effectiveness of the enzyme, which they are calling FAST-PETase (functional, active, stable and tolerant PETase)
Plastik fressendes Enzym könnte Milliarden von Tonnen Deponieabfall vermeiden "Diese Arbeit zeigt, wie wichtig es ist, verschiedene Disziplinen zusammenzubringen, von der synthetischen Biologie über die chemische Technik bis zur künstlichen Intelligenz"
An interview with Iris Lewandowski “It is needed for industry to look for more sustainable resource supplies and more efficient production processes”
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 economy Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
John Zhang, Co-founder of GS Biotech (China), on the current development of the renewable carbon economy Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
Carbon Capture Coalition Responds to Administration’s CCUS Guidance While direct air capture and carbon utilization are more nascent technologies, they will also play an important role in a deeply decarbonized economy
Power-to-X: Methanisierungsanlagen als Energiespeicher VDI-Gesellschaft Energie und Umwelt (GEU) hat eine neue Richtlinie für die Planung von Methanisierungsanlagen in Power-to-Gas-Anlagen herausgebracht
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Biopolyesters – Emerging and Major Products of Industrial Biotechnology While there have been major successes in manufacturing products from Industrial Biotechnology, challenges exist, although its promise is real
Why America’s Future Depends on the Bioeconomy Federal action can enable a policy environment that incentivizes a thriving bioeconomy by implementing and continuously updating a formal strategy
Cellulosic Fibers – A World of Opportunity Tecnon OrbiChem predicts a 135 million ton annual requirement by 2030
Competitive Edge: MetGen Oy With the mission of maximizing the value of renewable feedstock, MetGen has developed and commercially launched a novel lignin valorization technology, METNIN
6 May 20224 May 2022 Francesco Montecchio, Application Engineer at Alfa Laval Technologies (Sweden), on the current development of the renewable carbon economy Interview 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 economy Interview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
UBC spin-off companies win $2 million in competition for carbon removal technology funded by the Musk Foundation In this Q&A, two of Carbin Minerals’ founders, Dr. Greg Dipple and Bethany Ladd, discuss what the future holds for the company
Grüne Tenside: Abfall der Papierindustrie kann Erdöl ersetzen Barta Weissert und ihrem Team vom Institut für Chemie der Universität Graz wurde für ihr Forschungsvorhaben Anfang dieses Jahres eine EU-Förderung in der Höhe von 2,5 Millionen Euro zugesprochen
Maip Group announces new sustainable polymers for European automotive market using Eastman’s molecular recycling technologies Eastman has announced multiple investments for material-to-material molecular recycling facilities to produce new sustainable materials
Knochenreste als neue Ressource Designer entdecken Qualität eines der ältesten Werkstoffe der Kulturgeschichte