28 February 201724 February 2017 Exponential growth forecast for the biostimulants market driven by an increasing food demand, according to Smithers Viscient New report shows that evolution is happening in the whole value chain of the biostimulants industry
New addition to Evonik’s product range: an eco-friendly substitute for microplastics in cosmetics SIPERNAT® 11 PC as a new functional additive for cosmetics
The most interesting Finnish companies in the circular economy The list compiled by Sitra is showcasing Finland's most inspiring examples of the circular economy
Evonik erweitert seine Palette an umweltfreundlichem Ersatz für Mikroplastik in der Kosmetik SIPERNAT® 11 PC als neues funktionelles kosmetisches Additiv
New biobased chemical options: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Rennovia Rennovia has successfully combined its bio-based AA and HMD to produce 100% renewable nylon-6,6
27 February 201724 February 2017 Johnson Matthey and Rennovia Announce License Agreement with ADM for Glucaric Acid Production Technology Licensed process, jointly developed between Johnson Matthey and Rennovia, combines the efficiency and selectivity of heterogeneous catalytic process technology with the use of renewable feedstocks
IKT: Biokunststoffe besser machen Aktuelle Forschungsaktivitäten und Erkenntnisse zu Eigenschaftsverbesserungen von Biokunststoffen werden im Rahmen des 25. Stuttgarter Kunststoffkolloquiums vorgestellt
37 Chemical SMEs and Start-ups meet with more than 60 Industry representatives and Investors at the 1st European Chemistry Partnering Industry representatives as well as the number of investors represented 40 per cent of all participants, participants from chemistry Start-ups and SMEs added-up to 34 per cent
37 Chemie-KMU und Startups trafen auf über 60 Industrievertreter und Investoren beim 1st European Chemistry Partnering Industrievertreter und Investoren mit 40 Prozent aller Teilnehmer vertreten, Teilnehmer der Chemie-Startups und des Mittelstandes kamen auf einen Anteil von 34 Prozent
How could renewable car tyres be made from grass clippings in your back garden? University of Minnesota Scientists invented a renewable car tyre produced from natural resources
Repsol starts pilot-scale production CO2-based polycarbonate polyol Repsol has opened a pilot plant at its Puertollano, Spain site for the production of sustainable polycarbonate polyols
24 February 201722 February 2017 Ipsos survey: Italians enjoy the new ways of life Over 80% agree with the laws on shopping bags and fruit and vegetable bags but information and education are in great demand
BEACON – From Plants to Products – a Biorefining Centre of Excellence in Wales New initiative integrates expertise and facilities to assist companies in developing new products and processes
New flame-retardant and biodegradable panels for trucks and buses from wastes of the paper industry EU research collaboration developed fire resistant panels manufactured from biopolymers from by-products
Silk from milk? New method binds proteins into threads New KTH research shows that ordinary milk can be used best to spin artificial silk
Seide: Schwedische Forscher kommen Spinnen auf die Spur Kuhmolke nach Aussage der Forscher das beste Ausgangsmaterial zur Herstellung künstlicher Spinnenseide
Kompostierbare Kaffekapseln – Folie Bebo B2nature mit Sauerstoffbarriere Werkstoff nach europäischer und US-Norm zur industriellen Kompostierung zertifiziert
23 February 201722 February 2017 Precision, the hallmark of a new era Precision will allow us to produce more, and better products, from less resources
Politics threatens state-of-the-art carbon capture plant in Spain Exact reasons for the plant’s near-abandonment are unclear, fact is that the environment is not high in the [PP] agenda
Dasselbe in Grün? – Konfliktfelder, Konfliktlinien und Alternativen der Bioökonomie Lange nicht alles, was sich nachhaltig nennt, erfüllt auch die notwendigen ökologischen, sozialen und ökonomischen Ansprüche
Spinnenseide als Hightech-Verbandsstoff Forscher der Universität Nottingham entwickeln medizinisch funktionale Bio-Wundauflage
‘We could make that!’ — chance meeting leads to creation of antibiotic spider silk University of Nottingham researchers developed technique to produce chemically functionalised spider silk for medical devices
New biodegradable bioplastics to increase crop yields Climate-KIC project collaboration using padded plastics with active components made from natural materials
ADM enters glucaric acid production The licensed process combines the efficiency and selectivity of heterogeneous catalytic process technology with the use of renewable feedstocks
22 February 201721 February 2017 Kelheim Fibres breaks new ground in innovation management Viscose fibre expert practices open innovation - competition for new ideas on the subject "100% cellulose fibres"
Kelheim Fibres geht neue Wege im Innovationsmanagement Open Innovation beim Faserspezialisten - Ideenwettbewerb zum Thema „100% Cellulosefasern neu gedacht“
Viele Besucher in der Lebenswelt Bioökonomie Neues Standkonzept bei der Grünen Woche hat viele Neugierige angezogen
Makin’ hydrocarbons: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Catalytic Upgrading of Thermochemical Intermediates Here’s the basic recipe, according to a research team led by David Dayton at RTI International
Versalis–Genomatica biobutadiene awarded in Hannover 1,3 bio-BDE technology representing a significant milestone for the rubber industry
A bio-based coating has created a greener way to paint trains Covestro, Lankwitzer, Newag JV delivered a bio-based resin which is more effective than current coatings
Compostable Capsule Retains Coffee Quality The compostable capsule retains comparable strength and durability to one made from conventional capsule materials to ensure efficient filling and sealing
21 February 201720 February 2017 Bio-based polymers worldwide: Ongoing growth despite difficult market environment In 2016: 6.6 Million tonnes production capacity, 2% share of all polymers, €13 billion turnover, durable applications are dominating
Bio-basierte Polymere weltweit – Wachstum trotz schwierigem Marktumfeld In 2016: Produktionskapazität 6,6 Mio. t, 2 % Anteil am Polymer-Gesamtmarkt, 13 Mrd. € Umsatz, dauerhafte Anwendungen dominieren
Norner goes green. 2,5 MEUR grant to research on green packaging for the future Looking for circular solutions: Norwegians fund green packaging project
Hemp Production – Alberta’s Newest Cash Crop Drayton Valley aims to leverage its already established facility to manufacture and process hemp, one of Alberta’s most efficiently grown crop
Official Verification: All Standard Lenzing Fibers Are Derived 100 Percent from Nature USDA Biobased certification extended to Lenzing Viscose® and Lenzing Modal®
Offizieller Nachweis: Alle Standardfasern der Lenzing Gruppe stammen zu 100 Prozent aus der Natur USDA Biobased Auszeichnung nun auch für Lenzing Viscose® und Lenzing Modal®
BIC General Assembly: Growing Membership Deepens Bioeconomy Cooperation 16 new Full members and 22 new Associate members representing a strong European cooperation on the bioeconomy
Italy’s Sun Consortium Switches To Bioplastic Bags All participants of the SUN consortium will stock the biodegradable and compostable Mater-Bi bags
How much biomass grows in the savannah? Geographers at Jena University use satellite and terrestrial data to calculate aboveground biomass in South Africa’s Kruger National Park
Wie viel Biomasse wächst in der Savanne? Geographen der Uni Jena erfassen mit Satelliten- und terrestrischen Daten die oberirdische Biomasse im Krüger-Nationalpark in Südafrika
20 February 201716 February 2017 Jungbunzlauer and Green Biologics Partner on Bio-Based Plasticizers Renewable Tributyl Citrate and Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is Focus of Collaboration
Lösungsansätze der Bioökonomie zur Begegnung der großen globalen Herausforderungen Mehr als 190 Länder verabschiedeten im Jahr 2015 die Agenda 2030 mit umfassenden Zielen für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung
A Guide To The $13.4 Billion Biodesign Industry Biodesign is a quickly growing field, and it will rely on designers as much as scientists. Here's our guide to what you need to know
Government’s analysis, assessment and research: Bioeconomy promotion needs regulations and research but also people Finnish research project studied how the operating environment for bioeconomy should be developed
Reverse Combustion and its prospects There are more than a dozen technologies somewhere in development with a dizzying array of acronyms
Integrated Photobioelectrochemical Systems: A Paradigm Shift in Artificial Photosynthesis These photobioelectrochemical systems have important implications for biotechnological research communities
17 February 201715 February 2017 Reactive lignin for reducing the environmental impacts of wood products Innovative replacement for toxic phenol compounds in wood adhesives offering new business opportunities to many industrial players
Ethische Perspektiven der Bioökonomie DNWE startet Artikelserie mit Beiträgen namhafter Wissenschaftler, Unternehmensvertreter und Journalisten im Webmagazin forum-wirtschaftsethik.de
Biodegradable Bioplastics Continue to Evolve Root vegetables, shrimp shells, proprietary starch formulations and natural fibers are among the emerging global bioplastics