17 April 202011 April 2020 Upgrading Biomass with Selective Surface-Modified Catalysts Scientists have designed a catalyst composed of very low concentrations of platinum on the surface of titanium dioxide
Clariant starts monthly production of 2 million liters of disinfectant in Gendorf to support vital institutions during COVID-19 outbreak State of Bavaria aims to provide a total of 10 million liters over the next three months to regional hospitals and other vital institutions
COVID-19: Zwei Millionen Liter Desinfektionsmittel für Bayern Ziel des Freistaats Bayern: zehn Millionen Liter für regionale Krankenhäuser und andere zentrale Einrichtungen in den nächsten drei Monaten
16 April 202021 April 2020 Call for innovations – innovation award “Hemp Product of the Year 2020” Deadline for Submission: 30 April 2020
Lignin Research Yields Additional Answers into Bacteria’s Role Newly published research builds upon previous observations at NREL on the ability of 14 strains of bacteria to break down lignin oligomers and take advantage of those components
Die Lignin-Forschung liefert zusätzliche Antworten auf die Rolle der Bakterien Neu veröffentlichte Forschung nimmt frühere Beobachtungen am NREL auf und berichtet über die Fähigkeit von 14 Bakterienstämmen, Lignin-Oligomere abzubauen und diese Komponenten zu nutzen
Scientists successfully produce PLA/protein electrospun mats for future biomedical applications Electrospun mats can be used for filtering, cell culturing, drug delivery, as sorbents and catalytic matrices, in protective clothing, antibacterial wound dressing and tissue engineering
Im Fokus: Biobasierte Leichtbau-Sandwich-Strukturen für Rotorblätter ESF-Nachwuchsforschergruppe „ecoWing“ der TU Chemnitz arbeitet an einer Prozesskette zur automatisierten Verarbeitung nachwachsender Leichtbau-Materialien
Lux Research predicts electrification of chemical manufacturing platforms Electrolysis technologies will enable renewable electricity as an alternative to fossil feedstock, as opportunity for the chemical sector to decarbonise its supply chain
Olive pits: From waste to resource A new project launched by Spanish plastics technology center AIMPLAS is now looking at the feasibility of using olive pits to make a new bioplastic
VTT to assess bio- and waste-based oils suitable for power plants and ships The aim is to determine the most ecologically and economically sustainable way to replace fossil fuels
15 April 20209 September 2021 How the chemical industry can meet the climate goals ETH researchers analysed various possibilities for reducing the net CO2 emissions of the chemical industry to zero. Their conclusion? The chemical industry can in fact have a carbon-neutral future
Wie die chemische Industrie die Klimaziele erreichen kann ETH-Forschende analysierten verschiedene Möglichkeiten, die Netto-CO2-Emissionen der chemischen Industrie auf null zu reduzieren. Die Wissenschaftler kommen zum Schluss: Eine CO2-neutrale chemische Industrie ist möglich
Olive stones to develop a new sustainable plastic material for oil packaging items AIMPLAS and OLIPE have implemented the GO-OLIVA project to find a high value-added application for olive-waste
Super clear, super thin, super durable: Zymergen bends it like Beckham, electronics-wise New great company's product is incredibly more thin, coupled with opacity and cost parity
Die gesamte Paprikapflanze nutzen Im Verbundprojekt TaReCa sollen Technologien entwickelt werden, um neben der Frucht auch Blätter und Stängel der Pflanze sinnvoll zu verwerten
INSIGHT: Europe glycerine spot prices post triple-digit rises on fears of further biodiesel output cuts There is almost no material being seen in the crude glycerine market at the beginning of April
PEF Joint Venture to Renewable Polymers and All In Between: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Avantium Dive into the details
14 April 20208 April 2020 Coffee grounds show promise as wood substitute in producing cellulose nanofibers Another possible use for coffee grounds: Biodegradable plastics
Luminy PLA resins help fight Corona virus Total Corbion PLA is joining the fight by donating Luminy PLA resins for the production of 3D printed medical devices and protective equipment
Holzverwendung nützt dem Klima Nachhaltige Waldbewirtschaftung und Holznutzung reduzieren nachweislich die Treibhausgas-Emission
Sateri’s Fujian Mill Complies with EU-BAT Standard, Rest of the Mills to Complete Assessments and Comply by 2023 EU-BAT is specifically developed for adoption by industries in Europe. Sateri is going beyond regulatory requirements to be an early adopter
Bio-Recycling: Bakterie zerlegt Plastikmüll Ein Stamm einer extremophilen Gruppe von Mikroben kann toxische organische Verbindungen als einzige Quelle für Kohlenstoff, Stickstoff und Energie aufnehmen
Agriculture and bioeconomy: EIB approves €700 million of financing under the Investment Plan for Europe amid coronavirus pandemic Financing is guaranteed by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) and will help make the sector more resilient in light of Covid-19
9 April 20206 April 2020 Icma San Giorgio designs, builds and instals compounding plant for bioplastics New plant was designed and delivered as a "turn-key" project, from the loading systems of the different components to the packing of the final product
Innovativer Verbundwerkstoff: Papier Forschern der Dualen Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Karlsruhe ist es gelungen, die Eigenschaften von Papier so zu verändern, dass ein stabiles und strapazierfähiges Faserverbundmaterial entsteht
BioSC Workshop „Closing Cycles in the Plastics Bioeconomy” The development of polymers from plastic waste using biotechnological and chemical methods offers the opportunity to replace fossil resources and close the carbon cycle for polymer production
MHPS, MHIENG and MGC selected to conduct research on effective recycling of CO2 to produce methanol The collaborative research project commissioned by NEDO aiming at developing carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies
Not just biofuels: Algae’s next wave A growing number of materials scientists and manufacturers are turning from land to sea in search of more sustainable biomass feedstocks
Researchers hope new seed-based miscanthus hybrid can be used as feedstock for biochemicals New hybrids of the biomass crop miscanthus will enable growers to meet the UK’s future energy and greenchemistry production needs
An exclusive interview with Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech. “We have to stop waiting for leaders to make decisions for us. We need to act.” Exclusive interview with Il Bioeconomista and Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech
Possible lives for food waste from restaurants Research into the field of the bioeconomy and the search for waste valorization strategies is the field of research for the BIOSAHE
Green Maritime Methanol consortium starts engine test programme Within the Green Maritime Methanol project a new milestone has been achieved, the successful start of the engine test programme on 100% methanol
8 April 20203 April 2020 MATER-BI, the New Grade for Extrusion Coating Now Available In comparison with previous versions, the new grade offers an appreciable improvement in process stability, coating thicknesses and processing speed
Novamont: MATER-BI, die neue Klasse für die Extrusionsbeschichtung ist jetzt verfügbar Im Vergleich zu früheren Versionen eine deutliche Verbesserung der Prozessstabilität, der Beschichtungsdicken und der Verarbeitungsgeschwindigkeit
New technique discovered to recycle balsa wood contained in wind turbine rotor blades Currently around 10% of building insulation materials are made from renewable resources – there’s room for improvement here
Wool Fibres Readily Biodegrade in Marine Environments, Study Confirms Findings released by New Zealand research institute AgResearch reveal the biodegradation rates of various textile fibres in the marine environment
Die Chemie muss stimmen Power-to-Gas wird in der kommenden Dekade eine wichtige Rolle spielen. Die politischen Rahmenbedingungen und der Stand der Technik im Überblick
Neste expects global renewable diesel demand to surge over next decade Neste is expanding its renewable products production capacity in Singapore by 1.3 million mt by mid-2022
On Mars or Earth, biohybrid can turn CO2 into new products Researchers have been working on a hybrid system combining bacteria and nanowires that can capture the energy of sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water
7 April 20207 April 2020 German scientists identify microbe that could help degrade polyurethane-based plastics A strain of an extremophile group of bacteria is capable of ingesting toxic organic compounds as its sole source of carbon, nitrogen and energy
Vielseitige Verbundwerkstoffe aus Kaffeesatz Kaffeesatz ist ein kostbarer Rohstoff, der zu neuen biobasierten Verbundwerkstoffen verarbeitet werden kann. In dem Ideenwettbewerb-Projekt BioKaVe wurde dafür ein Aufbereitungsverfahren entwickelt
Synthetic palm oil being brewed like beer gets Bill Gates’ investment C16 Biosciences has just received a 20 million dollar 'series A' investment round from Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures fund
Bauhof der Stadt Traunstein setzt auf Kehrbesen ohne Kunststoff Die Borsten der neuen Besen bestehen zu drei Vierteln aus Maisstärke und alle Komponenten sind biologisch abbaubar
Wasserstofftechnologie eröffnet neue Chancen für Energieversorger Aktuell rechnen rund 60 Prozent der Versorgungsunternehmen mittel- und langfristig mit hohen bis sehr hohen Margen
Mass Balance Certification Principles Will Support Plastic Recycling Growth and Accelerate Advanced Recycling Development Mass balance has previously been successful in developing high levels of transparency and consumer trust for other materials such as paper and renewable energy
‘Tequila’ powered biofuels more efficient than corn or sugar Ethanol from agave could be used for biofuels and hand sanitiser
6 April 20201 April 2020 NC Partnering Newsletter 03/2020 How does bio-based achieve higher impact in environmental policy?
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