9 May 20224 May 2022Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Biopolyesters – Emerging and Major Products of Industrial BiotechnologyWhile 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 BioeconomyFederal action can enable a policy environment that incentivizes a thriving bioeconomy by implementing and continuously updating a formal strategy
Cellulosic Fibers – A World of OpportunityTecnon OrbiChem predicts a 135 million ton annual requirement by 2030
Competitive Edge: MetGen OyWith 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 economyInterview 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 economyInterview 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 FoundationIn 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 ersetzenBarta 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 technologiesEastman has announced multiple investments for material-to-material molecular recycling facilities to produce new sustainable materials
Knochenreste als neue RessourceDesigner entdecken Qualität eines der ältesten Werkstoffe der Kulturgeschichte
Researchers Develop Strong, Recyclable, And Degradable Sugar-Based PlasticsAs an alternative to petroleum plastics, biodegradable plastics made from renewable plant sources like corn or sugarcane starch are already on the market and becoming popular
Biological matrix composites from cultured plant cellsThe use of fast-growing plant cells offers the benefits of short harvest time, zero biomass waste during processing, in situ manufacturing, and no arable land requirement
Lignin-based jet fuel packs more power for less pollutionIn a study published in the journal Fuel, researchers analyzed a Washington State University-developed jet fuel based on lignin, an organic polymer that makes plants tough and woody
5 May 20225 May 2022 Dirk Leinweber, Director Global Research Center Surfactants at Clariant (Switzerland) on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
Stefano Facco, New Business Development Director of Novamont SpA (Italy) as well as the managing director of the German subsidiary of Novamont, on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
Lummus and Braskem Announce Partnership for Green Ethylene TechnologyPartnership focuses on global licensing of commercial green ethylene technology, which will accelerate development of chemicals and plastics made from bioethanol, a renewable feedstock
Braskem: Weltweite Technologielizensierung zur Herstellung von grünem Ethylen – Partnerschaft mit Lummus TechnologyVerwendung von Bioethanol für Chemikalien und Kunststoffe soll damit erleichtert und die Bemühungen der Industrie um eine kohlenstoffneutrale Kreislaufwirtschaft unterstützt werden
Trinseo Launches MAGNUM™ BIO ABS for Automotive Applications MAGNUM™ BIO ABS series contains up to 80% bio-attributed content
North American plastic recycling volumes highlight need for immediate solutionsBroken down by scrap type, a study found that bottles, non-bottle rigid plastics and other plastics all saw declines individually in 2020
LVMH und Origin Materials entwickeln klimaneutrale Beauty-VerpackungenLVMH vereinbarte eine Festabnahme von klimaneutralem PET von Origin
Origin Materials and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Form Strategic Partnership to Bring Carbon Negative Materials to Perfumes and Cosmetics IndustryLVMH signed a multi-year capacity reservation agreement to purchase sustainable carbon-negative materials from Origin Materials
Biocomposites from Fungal BiomassLarge amounts of functional groups present in fungal biomass (FB) make it a promising candidate for conversion to new operational biobased materials
EPBP gives 3-year endorsement to allow multilayer PET/PEF packaging in PET bottle recycling streamAvantium N.V., a leading technology company in renewable chemistry, announces that the European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP)1 has awarded an interim endorsement to Avantium, allowing recycling of multilayer PET/PEF packaging in the European bottle recycling market.
4 May 20224 May 2022 Cultivation Area for Energy and Industrial Crops in Germany 1994-2021Since 2014, the cultivation figures have stagnated since the RED limited the share of first-generation plants (maize, wheat, sugar beet)
CO2 Reduction Potential of the Chemical Industry through Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU)Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), CO2 Value Europe (CVE) and nova-Institute publish a study showing the CO2 reduction potential of the chemical industry through CCU
Next Week: Renewable Materials Conference, 10-12 May, Cologne (Germany) – all information hereList of participants, panel discussions, exhibitors and the nominations for the Renewable Material of The Year 2022 are launched
Archroma and Stony Creek Colors to enter strategic partnership to produce Indigold™ high-performance plant-based pre-reduced indigo at scaleThe dyestuff will be sold as a 20% concentration in a soluble liquid form that displays similar performance to comparable synthetic indigo products available on the market
Freiburger Forscherteam tüftelt an Baustoff aus FlachsIm Freiburger Botanischen Garten steht der erste Pavillon aus Flachs – ein Prototyp des Forschungsteams LivMats. Kann der innovative Baustoff bald Beton und Holz ersetzen?
First ‘MechanicalTree’ installed on ASU’s Tempe campusCarbon Collect’s MechanicalTree, based on the research of ASU engineer Klaus Lackner, will collect carbon from the atmosphere and help fight climate change
Neue Mahlscheiben zur Herstellung von Holzfasern für DämmstoffeEnergieeffiziente Innovation international gefragt – auch Buchenholz-Fasern kommen als Dämmstoff in Frage
Coca-Cola, Suntory Cross the 100% Plant-Based Bottle Finish LineAfter more than a decade of rigorous R&D work and significant investments with their respective partners, Coca-Cola and Suntory each unveil first-of-their-kind beverage bottle prototypes made from 100% bio-based PET, ready for commercial scale-up
Tishwish: Starch-based Biopolymer for Sustainable PackagingThe company’s main focus is on the unwrapping experience of a product, providing sustainable cushioning such as compostable bubble and normal mailers, packaging tissues, stickers and more
Hybrid Electro-biosystem Upcycles Carbon Dioxide into Energy-rich Long-chain CompoundsArtificial upcycling of carbon dioxide (CO2) into value-added products in a sustainable manner represents an opportunity to tackle environmental issues and realize a circular economy
3 May 20223 May 2022 nova’s experts (re)introduced: Dipl.-Ec. Dušica BandukaProject Manager Dissemination, Communication and Press
nova-Institute steps up policy activities to push for more renewable carbonA well-balanced policy framework is needed to achieve a sustainable chemical industry in a timeframe to still reach the Paris climate goals
ISU team receives XPRIZE Carbon Removal milestone award for innovative vision to remove carbon from the atmosphereThe scientists have developed a new kind of self-heating pyrolyzer, improving its cost-effectiveness and environmental performance
Industrielle Wasserstofferzeugung mit einem neuen System auf Grundlage protonierter KeramikmembranenInternationales Team veröffentlicht ein System, das diesen universellen Brennstoff fast ohne Abfall erzeugt
Topsoe supports new production of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel in Ontario, CanadaNew announced project, called Refuel YYZ, would supply the aviation and terrestrial fuel needs of the Greater Toronto area while lowering the CO2 emissions for the end users by up to 80%
Infinna™ achieves 99% Recycled Content Certification from SCS Global ServicesInfinited Fiber Company has received this recognition as it is using cotton-rich post-consumer textile waste as the sole raw material in the production
Neuartige Polymere für die Modellregion „Bioökonomie“ im Rheinischen RevierIfBB forscht in umfangreichem Forschungsverbund zum zukunftsträchtigen Strukturwandel
Biodegradable and compostable Nespresso® compatible capsulesBluestone Lane created this line of Nespresso compatible capsules in response to demand from its locals after a brief test run in 2020
Turkey Looks To Produce Biomethane From Animal WasteITC head of business development explained, that the animal waste biogas being produced in existing waste incineration plants needs to be converted into biomethane, in order to be injected into the natural gas network
Innovative Packaging Solution Cruz Foam Advances Manufacturing with the Support of New InvestorsA manufacturer of a biobased alternative to Styrofoam has added Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher to its roster of investors
2 May 20223 May 2022 Zhang Wei, COO of Zhejiang Sugar Energy Technology (China), on the current development of the renewable carbon economyInterview with Michael Carus, CEO of the nova-Institute
Nachhaltiges Bauen mit Stroh statt Beton Die Welt baut in Beton. Doch der ist ein Klimakiller. Die Suche nach Alternativen läuft – und ist in Sachsen erfolgreich
World’s first bearing line-up featuring a bioplastic cageNSK Tokyo developed a new new heat-resistant cage for deep groove ball bearings, which are ideal for fan motors in air conditioners
MHIENG to License Carbon Capture Technology for Natural Gas Plant in ItalyAgreement forms part of CCUS demonstration project, being developed by Eni S.p.A.