28 November 20179 September 2021 Transforming greenhouse gases: New ‘supercatalyst’ to recycle carbon dioxide and methane Engineers have developed a new and cost-effective catalyst to recycle two of the main causes behind climate change
Dual Catalyst for Olefin Production from CO2 Chinese researchers developed a dual catalyst that can selectively produce lower olefins (between two and four carbon atoms) from CO2
Renewable Chemicals Accelerate Advance into Mainstream Chemical Industry Fourth survey reveals increased importance, action and optimism; Genomatica, Novozymes and BASF rated as the leaders in sustainable technology
EU-Projekt erforscht neue Verwertungsmöglichkeiten von Zucker Das mit 01. Jänner 2018 startende EU-Projekt CARBAFIN setzt sich zum Ziel, bio-basierte Plattform-Technologien für die Herstellung zucker- modifizierter Produkte im industriellen Maßstab zu etablieren
27 November 201729 November 2017 Map of 224 European biorefineries published by BIC and nova-Institute Biorefineries are the heart of the bioeconomy. Here, different types of biomass are fully utilised and transformed into a large variety of chemicals and materials
Injection molders who have made bioplastics work Modern bioplastics can now run through the injection molding process similarly to traditional petroleum-based plastics
Greener Biomass Utilization Depolymerization and conversion of biopolymers into useful materials using ionic liquids as reaction systems is a relatively new approach
Speicher für Windenergie: So funktioniert die größte Batterie der Welt Riesige Salzkavernen in Norddeutschland könnten schon bald Strom aus Windkraftanlagen speichern. Seine Bewährungsprobe im Labor hat das revolutionäre Prinzip bestanden
European Bioeconomy Stakeholders Manifesto: The Digest’s Special Guide Biofuels Digest presentation as special coverage of developments in the EU
Simulation für WPC-Extrusionswerkzeuge Kooperationsprojekt des SKZ und der Uni Kassel will Extrusionswerkzeuge für Wood Polymer Composites optimieren
“Green Gold” documentary blames EU biofuel lobby for bad policy The Belgian documentary-maker spoke to EUobserver in a cafe in Brussels, ahead of the preview screening of his film in the city's centre for fine arts Bozar
ThinkForest Seminar: Circular bioeconomy can create a sustainable, renewable society How we mainstream the implementation of the circular bioeconomy strategy was the focus of seminar organised by European Forest Institute (EFI)
24 November 201722 November 2017 Ten Innovative Biobased Clothing Items Clothes made from novel biobased materials are becoming more widespread. Here are ten of our favourites
research*eu RESULTS PACK – Bioplastics: Sustainable materials for building a strong and circular European bio-economy EU, through its CE Action Plan, is dedicated to stimulating Europe’s transition to a circular economy
research*eu RESULTS PACK – Biokunststoffe: Nachhaltige Materialien für den Aufbau einer starken, zirkulären europäischen Bioökonomie Aktionsplan der EU soll den Übergang Europas zu einer Kreislaufwirtschaft anregen
New market report forecasts robust growth of the global isosorbide market Report predicts growth at a CAGR of 8.76% during the period 2017-2021
Klimafreundliche Baustoffe Eine neue Publikation belegt, dass eine Verringerung der Herstellungsenergie im Neubau wichtiger wäre als weitere Verbrauchsreduktionen
Modern Pulp Mill Using Agricultural Fibers, Not Trees, Starts Construction in US Columbia Pulp mill to use wheat straw and alfalfa residues, harvest left overs to manufacture pulp for paper production
UN conference closes with renewed urgency for greater ambition to tackle climate change Participants focused on how to maintain momentum two years after the adoption of the Paris Agreement on climate change
A Comparison of Techniques to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Genome Editing Here, we review and critically compare standard techniques with those more recently developed in terms of reliability, time, cost, and ease of use
23 November 201721 November 2017 Disposable bio-based aprons for Skåne’s healthcare sector Swedish region decided to carry out an innovation-oriented public procurement for the purchase of aprons mostly made from renewable (bio-based) material
New vegetable oil sources for the European oleochemical industry Intermediate research results of the COSMOS EU research project were discussed at EFIB stakeholder workshop
Ceresana: Neuer Report zum Weltmarkt für Tenside Dritter Marktreport mit wichtigen Kennzahlen zu Verbrauch, Import und Export - sowohl für Hauptgruppen, als auch für einzelne Produkttypen
GM sugar beet given all-clear for EU renewal GMO Panel concludes that there is no evidence in the context of this renewal application that would change the conclusions of the original risk assessment on sugar beet H7-1
Power-to-X im Überblick: Energie, wandle Dich! Wie vielseitig Energie sein kann, zeigt sich nicht nur anhand der unterschiedlichen Möglichkeiten, sie zu gewinnen
The EU Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel launched the European Bioeconomy Manifesto The EU Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel launched the European Bioeconomy Manifesto to set out how the continent plans to grow this mult-trillion euro industry
“Growing the Irish Forest Bioeconomy” report launched by Minister Doyle This is part of the on-going process to develop a Government Policy Statement on the Irish Bioeconomy
22 November 201720 November 2017 Michelin’s Vision Concept Tire of the Future Selected Among TIME Magazine’s ‘25 Best Inventions of 2017’ Michelin unveils airless, biodegradable, 3D printed concept tire
Many bio-based strategies, national bio-economy strategies look old-fashioned Current company bio-based strategies move towards a circular economy, and go beyond just low carbon and clean energy sustainability
Perstorp launches world’s first portfolio of renewable polyols One more step towards Finite Material Neutral by 2030
Bei Ford begann die Nachhaltigkeit mit Soja im Sitz Seit 2011 wird Soja in allen Fahrzeugen verwendet, die von Ford in Nordamerika produziert werden
U of T chemistry team advances to ‘close the carbon cycle’ Solar fuel breakthroughs showcased in new art exhibit in Vienna
Sweetwater Energy introduces Ligning-Based activated Carbon to Market Biomass conversion technology produces the first-ever native lignin that can be easily carbonized
Cefic joins the Stakeholder Bioeconomy Manifesto to advance EU bioeconomy agenda Bioeconomy is the production of renewable biological resources and the conversion of these resources into food, feed, bio-based products, services, and energy
21 November 201721 February 2018 Titan Hemp Forms New Company in Partnership with Green Growers Technology Alliance Titan BioPlastics will focus on developing plant-based materials for a wide range of applications and manufacturing
Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand: CO2-Nutzung geht weiter BMWi hat Förderung des Kooperationsnetzwerks "UseCO2" für zwei weitere Jahre verlängert
Superklebstoff aus Darmbakterien Um einen Bio-Klebstoff zu finden, der Knochenbrüche heilen könnte, programmieren Forscher Bakterien aus Muscheln um – eine Ausgründung ist geplant
Germany saves 7.3 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by using biofuels, new report suggests EU Commission wants to push the only larger-scale alternative to fossil fuel out of the market
Commission expert group on bio-based products calls for alignment of bioeconomy strategy with the EU policy framework New report contains 9 guiding principles and 8 policy recommendations for jobs and growth through bio-based products
China’s bio-industry output to reach US$1.5tn by 2022 The industry is considered the 'third wave' of global biotechnology development
New routes to renewables: Sandia speeds transformation of biofuel waste into wealth The team’s findings could help transform the economics of making fuels and other products from domestically grown renewable sources
20 November 201716 November 2017 Advancing the bioeconomy: stakeholder workshop Workshop, to reach out to other players interested in the bioeconomy to share with them the objectives of their Bioeconomy Manifesto
Aus Holz wird Hightech Aus Holz wertvolle chemische Verbindungen gewinnen, seine Eignung als Baumaterial verbessern und die Bewirtschaftung von Wäldern optimieren
BPI Taps DIN CERTCO For Third-Party Compostability Verification Partnership with World Leader will Solidify North American Certification
BPI gewinnt DIN-CERTCO für die Verifizierung der Kompostierung von Drittanbietern Der BPI Verwaltungsrat gab heute bekannt, dass die DIN CERTCO GmbH ab dem 1. Dezember 2017 mit der Verwaltung der technischen Überprüfungen im Rahmen des BPI Zertifizierungsprogramms beauftragt wird
How to build better silk Reconstituted silk can be several times stronger than the natural fiber and made in different forms
Antifouling Agent from Biosynthesized Acrylate Monomers Zwitterionic Acrylate Monomers from Biosynthetic Pathway
17 November 201715 November 2017 EMS-GRIVORY to Introduce Green Partnership with API at Hong Kong Optical Fair Companies Meet Growing Customer Demand for Innovative and Sustainable Eyewear Solutions
Map of 224 European biorefineries published by BIC and nova-Institute
