25 June 202122 June 2021 New fund launched to support biotechnology spin-out Funding will support researchers at Scottish universities to progress bio-based research and establish new companies in any relevant market
Braven Environmental Executes Long-Term Pyrolysis-Derived Feedstock Supply Agreement with Chevron Phillips Chemical Fostering a circular economy and increasing sustainability of difficult-to-recycle plastics
Virgin resin tax may make packaging more circular One thing that's going to be needed to fix plastics recycling in the United States is money, and lots of it
24 June 20219 September 2021 VITO optimises CO2 conversion in the European-funded BioRECO2VER project Industrial point sources of CO2 are well suited for carbon capture & utilisation applications, in short CCU. The conversion of greenhouse gases into added value (base) chemicals can take place in biological processes. With a brand new, unique high-pressure fermenter, VITO is researching how these processes can be optimised.
Bioeconomy: Taking Microbes out of Dark and into the Light Research Alliance Develops New Methods for Screening and Cultivating Biotechnologically Promising Microorganisms
Bioökonomie: Von der WG ins Mikroben-Eigenheim Forschungsverbund entwickelt neue Methoden zum Screenen und Kultivieren biotechnologisch vielversprechender Mikroorganismen
Universität Greifswald baut Forschungsinfrastruktur zur Bioökonomie aus Forschungskapazitäten in den Bereichen Paludikultur, marine Algen und Heilpflanzenzucht sollen gezielt gestärkt und damit das Potenzial für innovative Produkte und Dienstleistungen in der Bioökonomie erweitert werden
New catalyst offers a sustainable future for solar fuel production Researchers have found a new versatile and sustainable catalyst to be used in solar fuel production
Kurzgutachten im Rahmen der dena-Leitstudie Aufbruch Klimaneutralität Die Prognos AG hat im Auftrag der dena eine Techno-ökonomische Analyse zu CO2-Negativemissionstechnologien herausgebracht
Covenant Energy chooses Haldor Topsoe’s HydroFlex™ and H2bridge™ solution to produce renewable diesel with low carbon footprint With HydroFlex™, customers can convert low value feedstocks to renewable fuels that qualify for the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credit
Kao Aims for Material Recycling of Plastic Bottles for Cosmetics, Begins Using Chemically Recycled PET Material Joint cooperation with PET Refine Technology to produce chemically recycled PET - achieving material recycling from bottle container to bottle container
Rising Commercialisation of Specialty High-Temperature Bio-based Polymers Zymergen launched in December last year its Hyaline family of polyimide films and the fermentation-based version is expected to roll out next year for electronics application
Altmaier: „Bringen internationalen Markthochlauf von grünem Wasserstoff weiter voran“ Neues Förderinstruments H2Global startet – H2Global Stiftung gegründet
23 June 20219 September 2021 TotalEnergies, Sunfire, and Fraunhofer give the Go-Ahead for Green Methanol in Leuna Hy2Chem platform allows testing of regeneratively produced hydrogen for the production of feedstock chemicals and fuelson a large scale for the first time
TotalEnergies, Sunfire und Fraunhofer geben den Startschuss für grünes Methanol in Leuna Hy2Chem-Plattform erlaubt die Nutzung des regenerativ erzeugten Wasserstoffs zur Herstellung von Basischemikalien und Kraftstoffen erstmals im großen Maßstab
Neste und LyondellBasell vereinbaren langfristige Kooperation, um Herstellern von Markenartikeln Polymere und Chemieprodukte aus erneuerbaren Rohstoffen breiter zugänglich zu machen Durch ihre Zusammenarbeit tragen Neste und LyondellBasell gemeinsam dazu bei, den europäischen Markt für nachhaltige Polymere und Chemieprodukte zu entwickeln.
Neste and LyondellBasell agree on long-term commercial relationship to make polymers and chemicals from renewable feedstock more widely available to global brands Through their collaboration, Neste and LyondellBasell are jointly contributing to the development of the European market for more sustainable polymers and chemicals
“Klimafreundlichere Luftfahrt”: Kraftstoffe können Kondensstreifen reduzieren Wenn dem Kerosin in Flugzeugen nachhaltige Kraftstoffe beigemischt werden, könnte das den Beitrag der Luftfahrt zur Klimaerwärmung gleich doppelt verringern
Enzymatic biorecycling tech for PET and PLA: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Carbios Here’s a follow up you won’t want to miss of the top story early this week which reported on Carbios’ latest acquisition
Brightmark to Build World’s Largest Advanced Plastics Recycling and Renewal Facility in Macon, GA New state-of-the-art plant will sustainably recycle and convert all types of plastic waste into fully circular products
ICM becomes exclusive distributor of Visionary Fiber Technologies’ fiber reactor ICM, Inc., has signed an agreement with VFT, to be the exclusive distributor and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for their fiber reactor separation technology in the ethanol space
Scientists Report Efficient Utilization of Waste Paper for Cellulase Production by Trichoderma longiflorum Researchers at the IMP of the CAS have recently found that waste paper could be efficiently utilized for enzyme production by Trichoderma longiflorum. The study was published in Journal of Cleaner Production
22 June 202117 December 2024 Free webinars: All About RC(I) Discussing the Renewable Carbon Strategy and Initiative
Sulzer and Blue Planet announce partnership to reduce CO2 emissions to sustainably transform the cement industry Blue Planet’s pilot plant will capture emissions from an adjacent power plant, providing high CO2 absorption performance while maintaining low energy consumption
Sulzer und Blue Planet geben Partnerschaft zur Reduzierung von CO2-Emissionen bekannt, um den Wandel zu einer nachhaltigen Zementindustrie zu beschleunigen Pilotanlage von Blue Planet soll die Emissionen eines benachbarten Kraftwerks abscheiden, um eine hohe CO2-Absorptionsleistung bei gleichzeitig niedrigem Energieverbrauch zu ermöglichen
New composite from basalt fibres for rail carriage interiors New material development provides greatly improved fire resistance, is highly rigid, and offers the usual honeycomb properties of light-weighting
No more plastic wrap? Students create novel biobased packaging for cucumbers A dip in the biobased liquid gives cucumbers a protective film. Innovative idea will be presented in the international BioDesign Challenge competition
GIDARA Energy announces a new facility converting non-recyclable waste into advanced biofuels The produced renewable fuel will replace fossil-based fuels, creating significant carbon savings
Alte Textilien aus Pilzen entdeckt Schon vor mehr als 100 Jahren fertigten die Ureinwohner Amerikas Textilien aus Pilzen. Wie sich jetzt zeigt, verblüffen die Stoffe durch robuste Eigenschaften
Conoship responds to World Bank’s stance on LNG Company sees a ‘bright future for LNG in the decarbonisation of the shipping industry'
Bandai Is Offering a Recycling Service for Its Gunpla Model Kits Offering to take in your plastic model runners
Introducing HY-CAT, a project devoted to finding better catalysts to spur a CO2 circular economy The electrochemical conversion of CO2 can generate a variety of valuable products, such as liquid fuels used to power transportation
Das Projekt HY-CAT widmet sich der Suche nach besseren Katalysatoren, um eine CO2-Kreislaufwirtschaft voranzutreiben Die elektrochemische Umwandlung von CO2 kann eine Vielzahl wertvoller Produkte erzeugen, wie etwa Flüssigkraftstoffe für den Verkehr
Nouryon signs long-term partnership with sustainable bioproduct supplier Metsä Fibre Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, has signed a 10-year agreement with Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group
Sustainable colouring at the highest level: Lifocolor presents the trendy colours of 2022 for home-compostable biopolymers For the first time, Lifocolor has designed its trending colour series 2022 according to the standards of bio-C masterbatches
Nachhaltige Einfärbung auf höchstem Niveau: Lifocolor präsentiert Trendfarben 2022 für heimkompostierbare Biopolymere Lifocolor hat erstmals seine Trendfarbenserie 2022 nach den Maßstäben der Bio-C-Masterbatches konzipiert
Re-introduction of sugar beet to Scotland takes significant step forward Crop harvested for first time in 50 years will support development of a bio-economy in Scotland
Dan*na launches a pilot plant for biomaterials and bioplastics production in the Barcelona Science Park Company is among the 5 TOP startups in the world that develop sustainable plastics, in a recent report by StartUs Insights
Ein biobasierter Holzschutz gegen Feuer Nach dem Vorbild der Rinde der Kanarischen Kiefer, die Waldbränden trotzt, entwickeln Forschende auf Basis von Nanocellulose biobasierte feuerhemmende Lacke zum Schutz von Holz im Innen- und Außenbereich
From milk protein, a plastic foam that gets better in a tough environment A research team at KTH Royal Institute of Technology reports that the new material made from whey protein actually improves its mechanical performance after days of exposure to high temperatures
World-first discovery could fuel the new green ammonia economy Australian chemists have found a clean, efficient method of making large amounts of ammonia
Adidas invests in Finnish sustainable fibre firm Spinnova Adidas has pledged to shift to using only recycled polyester from 2024
Scientists from Lithuania developed eco-friendly technology to produce energy from textile waste Researchers estimate that by converting lint microfibers produced by 1 million people, almost 14 tons of oil, 21.5 tons of gas and nearly 10 tons of char could be produced
18 June 202116 June 2021 OLEAF4VALUE: An Innovative Upcycling Project Three-year project to develop a complete valorisation system for the olive leaf
Mit Solar-Treibstoff zum Klimaziel Empa-Forschende untersuchen im Mobilitätsdemonstrator «move» die Herstellung von synthetischem Methan aus energetischer, technischer und wirtschaftlicher Perspektive
Saving the climate with solar fuel In Empa's mobility demonstrator, move, researchers are investigating the production of synthetic methane from an energy, technical and economic perspective
‘Vegan spider silk’ provides sustainable alternative to single-use plastics Researchers have created a plant-based, sustainable, scalable material that could replace single-use plastics in many consumer products
Kreislaufwirtschaft ist mehr als Recycling Potential und Dynamik von Circular Economy als zukunftsfähiges Marktmodell