25 September 2020 nova-Experts introduced: Francesco Longhini Life cycle assessment in the field of argriculture, biotechnology and bio-based science.
New bioplastic blend offers on demand biodegradation under water NSWC-scientists developed a 3D printable material made of a marine-biodegradable base polymer which is easy to build from and would break down over time
Neste plans to restructure its refinery operations in Finland and starts co-operation negotiations Company will transform the Porvoo refinery operations to co-processing renewable and circular raw materials, while limiting the Naantali site on terminal and harbor operations
Textiles giants open new front in cellulosic recycling Man-made cellulosic fibres are of increasing importance and has doubled in the last 30 years as forecast for continued growth over the coming years
Medizinalcannabis soll in Deutschland heimisch werden Zu neuartigen Therapiemöglichkeiten und Anwendungen von Medizinalhanf wird in Deutschland zwar geforscht, Arzneimittel deutscher Unternehmen gibt es aber derzeit noch keine
Medicinal cannabis to be grown in Germany Although research is being carried out into new therapies and applications of medicinal cannabis in Germany, no German companies have yet produced any medicinal drugs
Elkem to build biocarbon pilot plant in Canada Based on conclusions from the pilot, company will evaluate the basis for a full-scale plant
Das neue Sauber: Love Nature für Freude an nachhaltigem Waschen und Reinigen Pflanzlich basiert, 100% tierlieb und nachfüllbar
Israeli student develops composite mix for everyday objects Young researcher proving hemp’s benefits as an alternative sustainable material applicable to interior design and architecture
Biogenic CO2 Coalition Files Formal Petition for Rulemaking with EPA Includes Legal Justification to Change Status of Carbon Emissions from Ag Feedstocks
Vom Haushaltsmüll zum trendigen Designprodukt Die Entwicklung außergewöhnlicher Designprodukte aus recyclingfähigem Kunststoff zeichnet die Firma PLAST-IQ aus Nußbach aus
24 September 202017 December 2024 World market leaders take climate protection seriously: New initiative to replace fossil with renewable carbon wants to change the foundation of the chemical industry Companies looking for sustainable chemical and material solutions are welcome to join and profit from the support of the initiative
New Process Boosts Lignin Bio-oil as a Next-Generation Fuel Georgia Tech researchers found a way to add hydrogen and remove oxygen from lignin bio-oil, making the oil more useful as a fuel and source of chemical feedstocks
Kaskaden mit Kohlenstoffdioxid Neuartiger katalytischer Ansatz zur Umwandlung von CO2 in wertvolle chemische Zwischenprodukte in Form zyklischer Carbonate
Novel Catalytic Process for Converting CO2 into Valuable Chemicals Besides being an unwanted greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide (CO2) is also an exciting source of raw materials that are useful and can be recycled sustainably
Nestlé Invests USD 30 Million in Closed Loop Leadership Fund This first investment from the company’s sustainable packaging venture fund will help upgrade U.S. recycling infrastructure and secure access to food-grade recycled plastics
EECi biorefinery project almost 50% complete EECi’s model biorefineries are developed under cooperation with a partner in Belgium and are expected to be operational by March-May 2021
Biokomposite: Neue Werkstoffe für den Brückenbau Im Rahmen eines EU-Projekts werden drei Brücken aus Biokompositen gebaut. Natürliche Pflanzenfasern und Biopolymere können nun für tragende Strukturen verwendet werden
Collaboration Between DuPont™ Sorona® and Sateri’s EcoCosy® Results in Innovative Fabrics for Fashion and Athleisure StretchCosyTM uses a blend of Sorona®, a partially plant-based fibre, and Sateri’s ultra-comfortable and near weightless EcoCosy® fibres
Upcycling pineapple leaves into eco-aerogels The NUS team had also produced eco-aerogels using other agricultural and food waste such as sugarcane bagasse, coffee grounds and okara
Vertec BioSolvents launches formulation that takes care of bacteria in 3 different ways Vertec has several very promising applications in the consumer wellness and personal care areas
23 September 202018 September 2020 Science meets design: strong and flexible composite materials made from lignin In a collaborative project, researchers and designers have discovered new application possibilities for lignin, hoping to implement them for the industry
Wissenschaft trifft auf Design: feste und flexible Verbundmaterialien aus Lignin Kooperationspartner haben geeignete Anwendungen für Lignin identifiziert und hoffen, damit bald petrochemische Rohstoffe in der verarbeitenden Industrie zu ersetzen
The ELIOT project will improve environmental sustainability in aeronautics by using new biocomposite recycling methods AIMPLAS is coordinating the European project to develop new cost-effective recycling technologies to guarantee the sustainability of aeronautics components
Devan shows high activity of BI-OME against SARS-COV-2 and other viruses after intense washing BI-OME is an inherently biodegradable, non-metal non-leaching quat silane-based chemistry, BPR (EU, TR) and EPA and Ökotex class 1 registered
Maxwell House Launches New Zero Waste Single-Serve Coffee Pods Great aid for Canadians to reduce their waste without missing their single-serve-pods
Maxwell House bringt kompostierbare Kaffeekapseln auf den Markt Hilfe für Kanadier, ihren Abfall zu reduzieren, ohne auf die Bequemlichkeit von Single-Serve-Kapseln oder den runden Geschmack von Maxwell House Kaffee zu verzichten
Mater designs stools made with leftover grain from beer and plastic insulin pens Spent grain leftovers from Carlsberg's beer production process combined with a granulate of plastic waste were used to create new furniture
Hong Kong startup launches water-soluble ‘Invisible Bag’ Invisible Bag is made of Polyvinyl Alcohol (known as PVA) together with plant-based starch, glycerin and water and dissolves in hot water
Amyris Scales First Fermentation-Based Cannabinoid Product margins are anticipated to operate above the current industry average realized by existing publicly traded CBD suppliers
A green catalyst for pharmaceutical and industrial chemistry New catalysts can be reused multiple times without any decrease in efficiency
22 September 202018 September 2020 European Bioplastics criticises biased interpretation of EEA study on biodegradable and compostable plastics: Consumers do understand value and proper end-of-life of compostable plastics
SKODA AUTO verpackt Teilelieferungen nach Indien in biologisch abbaubare Folien GreenLogistics: Mitarbeiter des CKD-Centers im SKODA AUTO Stammwerk Mladá Boleslav nutzen ökologisches Verpackungskonzept für Fahrzeugteile
Importance of bio-based value chains emphasised in EU’s Strategic Foresight report Creating new bio-based value chains in order to realise "greener, more cost-effective industrial processes" playing a big role towards a more resilient Europe
Galatea Biotech is launching a revolutionary crowdfunding in the bioplastics sector Bicocca University of Crowdfunding to develop a new material of natural and biodegradable origin based on PLA
Building materials like insect exoskeletons The Carl Zeiss Foundation supports a project to research chitin as a basis for smart materials
Carl-Zeiss-Förderung: Baumaterialien wie Insektenpanzer Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung fördert Projekt zur Erforschung von Chitin als Grundlage für intelligente Werkstoffe
Preventing infection, facilitating healing: Bayreuth researchers develop new biomaterials from spider silk Nanostructured materials prevent colonization by bacteria and fungi, but at the same time proactively assist in the regeneration of human tissue
Infektionen verhindern, Heilungsprozesse fördern: Bayreuther Forscher entwickeln neue Biomaterialien aus Spinnenseide Nanostrukturierte Materialien verhindern die Ansiedlung von Bakterien und Pilzen, aber unterstützen gleichzeitig proaktiv die Regeneration von menschlichem Gewebe
Producing leather-like materials from fungi Biofabrication includes upcycling of low-cost agricultural and forestry by-products
In situ Biogas Upgrading by CO2-to-CH4 Bioconversion This opinion article reviews the state of the art of this technology and identifies some obstacles and opportunities of biological in-situ upgrading technologies
21 September 202017 September 2020 LyondellBasell Successfully Starts Up New Pilot Molecular Recycling Facility Company completes next step towards an industrial scale conversion of plastic waste into feedstock
LyondellBasell: Pilotanlage für molekulares Recycling in Betrieb genommen Unternehmen nimmt nächste Etappe zur industriellen Verwertung von Kunststoff-Abfällen in einen neuen Rohstoff
German Packaging Award in the category “Sustainability” for development from the Fraunhofer ISC Dr. Sabine Amberg-Schwab developed sustainable multifunctional barrier coatings for easily recyclable, biobased or compostable packaging
Deutscher Verpackungspreis in der Kategorie “Nachhaltigkeit” für Entwicklung aus dem Fraunhofer ISC Dr. Sabine Amberg-Schwab entwickelte multifunktionelle Barrierelacke für leicht recycelbare, biobasierte bzw. kompostierbare Verpackungen
Haldor Topsoe sets out to become the global leader in technologies to reduce carbon emissions Guided by its new vision, company will lead the transition of more areas to the benefit of customers, the climate, and the world
Sachsenröder stellt einen extrem belastbaren Kunststoff mithilfe der Natur her Für den Hersteller ein Wermutstropfen: Sein Naturfasermaterial hält ewig...
Omya presents extended portfolio of high-performance and bio-based barrier coatings for food packaging Omya set recyclability of the coated paper and board material as a top priority for its barrier coatings
nova-Experts introduced: Francesco Longhini
World market leaders take climate protection seriously: New initiative to replace fossil with renewable carbon wants to change the foundation of the chemical industry
