19 January 201618 January 2016 Recycling CO2 and bio-waste into low-carbon aviation fuel Heriot-Watt is to lead a £2m project to develop low carbon aviation fuels from captured CO2 and waste biomass
MicroA AS + GlycoMar Ltd = Prasinotech Ldt Active ingredients for use in cosmetic skincare made from microalgae
Mehr Geld für Biotech aus Deutschland Biotech-Unternehmen starten mit wachsender Zuversicht ins neue Jahr. Nun stehen neue Börsengänge aus der Branche an
zuChem, Qianyan Alloy ink L-Fucose commercial supply, sales partnership pact Companies collaboration for process development and manufacturing capabilities, to complement sales and marketing
E Pluribus, Unum: LanzaTech, Global Bioenergies demonstrate The Biotechnology App Store As Global Bioenergies, LanzaTech tighten isobutene partnership, the era of “swap-in, swap out” biorefining microbes comes clearer, closer
Green Chemistry Campus tenants move forward with bio-aromatics research Chemelot InSciTe gets European grant for research on biobased building blocks
New market study forecasts steady growth for natural fiber composites Lucintel report shows emerging trends in the global NFCs market with focus on the use of bio-composites
EU project pioneers eco-innovative construction materials Problems relating to indoor air quality are important risk factors for human health. Indoor air quality is therefore a major concern, as today, people spend much of their time in buildings
18 January 201625 January 2016 New: nova Sessions on bio-based and CO2-based economy Events around topical issues of the bio-based and CO2-based economy
The first start-ups have been selected for the Bio-based Start-up Day 7 April 2016, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany
Programme of the 9th International Conference on Bio-based Materials (5 – 6 April 2016, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany) almost finalized! Highlights of the worldwide bioeconomy: Policy and Markets – Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Biorefineries and Industrial Biotechnology
Biological and Bioelectrochemical Recovery of Critical and Scarce Metals Metal-bearing solid and liquid wastes are increasingly considered as secondary sources of critical and scarce metals
Microbeads to be phased out in US starting in 2017 President Barack Obama’s signature has made the phase-in of federal ban on plastic microbeads official starting in 2017.
Algae: researchers move away from energy High production costs, aggravated by low energy prices, redirect to other applications
Researchers deliver green plastics for food packaging EU-funded researchers have adapted two biodegradable plastics made from crop waste for use as food packaging, laying the groundwork for Europe to become a global leader in the sector
CO2-Filter: Ein Kescher fürs Treibhausgas Climeworks Pilotanlage soll ab nächsten Sommer 900 Tonnen CO2 pro Jahr einfangen
Infoblatt “Nachwachsende Rohstoffe im Einkauf” 01 / 16 Welche Indikatoren gibt es für nachhaltigen privaten Haushaltskonsum?
IU scientists create ‘nano-reactor’ for the production of hydrogen biofuel Combining bacterial genes and virus shell creates a highly efficient, renewable material used in generating power from water
BioAmber and Reverdia Sign A Non-Assert Agreement Concerning Reverdia’s Biosuccinium™ Technology Companies to continue the implementation of their respective businesses
Wohin mit der Gülle? Fraunhofer Forscher entwickeln Konzept für Biokohleherstellung und Phosphorrückgewinnung aus Gülle
Rückblick: Abschlussveranstaltung des Projekts BioFabNet Viele Neuerungen im 3D-Druck sowie Informationen zur Bioökonomie
15 January 20167 January 2016 Enzymes from Evonik to become potential competitors for petroleum Evonik researchers and scientists at Graz University discover biotechnology access to 1-alkenes
Enzyme von Evonik sollen Erdöl Konkurrenz machen Evonik-Forscher und Wissenschaftler der Universität Graz finden biotechnologischen Zugang zu 1-Alkenen
BA waste-to-jet fuel project fails to take off Partnership with Solena Fuels has ended, lack of policy support
Affordable, drop-in hydrocarbons from wood: The Digest’s 2016 8-Slide Guide to CRI/GTI’s IH2 process Twelve US and seven international patents have been issued on the technology
Biotechnologielösungen sorgen für umweltfreundlichere Kunststoffabfallverwertung Wissenschaftler hoffen mithilfe von Bakterien Plastik abzubauen und damit Umweltschäden zu reduzieren und die Unternehmen durch neue Geschäftschancen im Abfallbereich zu beleben
Biotech solutions offer greener plastic waste recovery By using bacteria to break down plastics, scientists hope to reduce environmental damage and boost business by opening up new opportunities in waste
EnAlgae documentary launched on YouTube EnAlgae project has been working to develop the potential of algae in sustainable technologies
Kunststoff-Cluster: Rezyklateinsatz für WPC und Rezyklieren von WPC Deutliche Kostenvorteile ohne Qualitätsverlust möglich
Ceresana: Neue Studie zum Markt für Beutel, Säcke und Tüten Kunststoffe, die aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen hergestellt werden und/oder biologisch abbaubar sind, haben in den letzten Jahren deutlich an Bedeutung gewonnen
14 January 201613 January 2016 BRAIN AG announces Intention to Float Biotechnology big player expecting to accelerate the commercialisation of its own product pipeline
Brain AG plant Börsengang Biotechnologie-Konzern erhofft sich schnellere Umsetzung der eigenen Produkt-Pipeline
Biodegradable chemicals, renewable, abundant, low cost: The Digest’s 2015 8-Slide Guide to Rivertop Renewables Rivertop has developed a way to make glucaric acid, glucarates and other biodegradable chemicals
ITA’s Cellulose Aerogels Go Into Space Innovative properties of cellulose-based insulation to be proved out in space
ITA goes Space mit Cellulose-Aerogelen Neuartige Cellulose-Isolation soll ihre Funktionstüchtigkeit im Weltall erproben
Strong consortium for development of advanced wood-based 3D structures Working across industry boundaries will generate interdisciplinary knowledge and interaction
Can Bio-Based Chemicals Improve Products’ Performance and Sustainability? Biopolymers market is projected to register the high CAGR of 12.53 percent, due to the increasing demand for eco-friendly products
Aus Malaysias Palmölabfall wird Bio-Kunststoff Abfallverwertungsprojekt zur Herstellung von biologischem Kunststoff geplant
FGV to explore biodegradable plastics production from palm oil biomass waste with Newlight Technologies and Innogas Sustainable biomass project is aimed at diversifying and further developing the company’s new revenue streams
FAO publishes global pellet statistics for 2014 Wood pellet production grew by approximately 17 percent in 2014, reaching 26 million metric tons
13 January 201612 January 2016 Experts from nova introduced: Roland Essel Deputy Managing Director, Head of Sustainability Department
BP and Dupont to mothball UK biobutanol R&D facility by mid-2016 No impact on BP's focus on biobutanol, Butamax or its ethanol investments in Brazil
DuPont Turns to Science for Answers Jan Koninckx, Global Business Director for Biofuels, DuPont looks back on 2015
Global Bioenergies widens cooperation with Audi Initial collaboration also encompasses the delivery of larger batches that will allow Audi to run comprehensive engine testing
Discovery advances biowaste-to-jet fuel research WSU Tri-Cities researcher finds way to make biofuel from plant matter
Butanol – A Versatile Renewable Besides the common myth - Upgrading Bio-ethanol is a challenging science
Electrofuels update: Patent granted for CO2-to-gasoline process Microorganisms to convert carbon dioxide to liquid fuels using hydrogen or electricity