29 June 20174 July 2017 nova’s experts introduced: Dr Ángel Puente Life Cycle Assessments, Sustainability, Chemistry
New business opportunities for the industry Project ProNanoCell's aim was to develop new green composite materials from the forest sector
This Startup Wants To Turn America’s Yard Waste Into A Petroleum Substitute Alliance Bio-Products plans to open a new plant that will turn yard waste into a replacement for petroleum
From sun to pump: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Direct Photosynthetic Production of Biodiesel BETO: Production of Biodiesel by Decoupled Cyanobacteria at the 2017 DOE Project Peer Review
Metsä Wood launches Open Source Wood Initiative A pioneering open innovation project to accelerate growth in large scale wood construction
The revolutionary technology pushing Sweden toward the seemingly impossible goal of zero emissions Algoland carbon capture project uses algae to help the country reach a huge climate target
Metsä Wood bringt ‚Open Source Wood‘ auf den Weg Ein bahnbrechendes Open-Innovation-Projekt, das das Wachstum im groß angelegten Holzbau beschleunigen soll
Thailand Creates Technology That Decomposes Plastic Bags in Weeks With a new eco-friendly push, Thailand is turning the heads of environmentalists and investors alike
Stanford discovery could lead to sustainable source of the fuel additive ethanol Most fuel additive ethanol used in the U.S. is made from corn, new research reveals that copper can turn carbon dioxide into ethanol without using corn or other plants
Turkish researcher awarded grant to study electrodeionization for biofuels Humeyra Ulusoy-Erol has been selected to receive an AAUW International Doctoral Fellowship from the American Association of University Women
28 June 20179 September 2021 Europe, Flanders, the Province of East-Flanders and the City of Ghent invest €9,36 million in the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant Investment will be used to build up new research infrastructure specifically for gas fermentation and Down-Stream Processing
Rettenmaier & Söhne: Pflanzliche Verdicker für Kosmetika entwickelt Gute technische Eigenschaften, bei Temperaturstabilität und Haptik noch Verbesserungsbedarf
Beleaf Chair – Sitzmöbel aus Laub und einem biobasierten Bindemittel Kreativer slowakischer Designer ertüftelt bachtenswerte Entwicklung aus Laub und Bio-Harz
Fit, fett & fantastisch Synthetisch gezüchtete, extrem fettreiche Alge soll zur Produktion von Biokraftstoffen genutzt werden
Nordson receives Plastpol Poland Innovation Award for Xaloy® MPX™ Wear Coating Technology for plasticating screws Xaloy MPX thermal spray coating is made up of particles only 5 microns in diameter
Nordson releases PLA screw and barrel package The new Xaloy PLA screw and barrel package from Nordson eliminates guesswork and minimizes start-up complications for molders and extrusion processor
Lenzing: EcoVero™ fibers – new industry standard in eco-friendly viscose Achieving low environmental impact requires developing eco-friendly raw materials and a sustainable manufacturing process
NatureWorks launches Performance Chemicals Division Vercet™ lactide-based chemistries offering will be more or less customized to provide solutions rather than just drop-ins
Eastman makes China the global launch for new bioplastic Eastman Chemical Co. launched a new bioplastic material at the Chinaplas trade show that's made 50 percent from trees from sustainably managed forests
27 June 201723 June 2017 BIC Announces New SIRA Roadmap to Develop Europe’s Bioeconomy Updated SIRA addresses the technological and innovation challenges facing the bio-based industries
Polyamid aus Rizinusöl Bio-Fed ergänzt Portfolio um biobasierte PA 6.10-Compounds auf Basis von Sebacinsäure
Emery Oleochemicals Announces New High-Performance Plasticizer, EDENOL® DOZ Response to market demand for more readily available azelaic acid-derived plasticizers specifically designed for PVC and synthetic rubber applications
Shell Homage – BioComposites mit Schalen von Eiern, Nüssen und Kakaobohnen Ägyptische Designerin produziert Möbel und Alltagsgegenstände aus selbst entwickelten biobasierten Verbundwerkstoffen
Innovation in the European Bioeconomy: 15 million euro project optimizes value chains for miscanthus and hemp EU project with 22 partners from science, agriculture, and industry - new varieties, cultivation on unused areas, biomass value chains, life cycle assessment, and knowledge transfer
Von der Biomasse zum Produkt: Uni Hohenheim leitet Bioökonomie-Projekt über 15 Mio. Euro EU-Projekt mit 22 Partnern aus Wissenschaft, Landwirtschaft und Industrie - Neue Sorten, Anbau auf ungenutzten Flächen, Ökobilanz und Wissens-Transfer
Corbion granted halal and kosher certification for its PATIONIC® polymer additives Corbion can now enable its customers to satisfy rising consumer demand for complete halal and kosher-certified products across a variety of applications
NatureWorks Creates Performance Chemicals Division and Launches Vercet Product Line The customizable properties of Vercet polyols provide excellent hardness, solvent resistance, and low color in polyurethanes
Oslo airport imports biofuels from California, greens doubt benefit The jet fuel blend sold for planes in Oslo now has 0.2 percent biofuels in the test project
26 June 201723 June 2017 RoadToBio: Roadmap for the Chemical Industry in Europe towards a Bioeconomy The roadmap will specify the benefits for the chemical industry along the path from fossil-based industry towards a bioeconomy to meet the societal needs in 2030
New Biomaterials Showcase Biosuccinium® as Front-runner with Winning Footprint Innovative Biosuccinium®-based polyurethanes have a significant share of bio-based content and will enable more sustainable products
Efficient Steam Generation with Sunlight Researchers developed a solar steam generation device based on carbon nanotube-modified flexible wood membrane
Chancen der Bioökonomie in Bayern Empfehlungen des regionalen Sachverständigenrates Bioökonomie wurden auf Veranstaltung diskutiert
Sarnia to play role in developing sustainable, renewable plastic Partnership aims to develop and launch a PET plastic bottle made from 100 per cent sustainable and renewable bio-based material
Unbreakable material made of biopolymers Evonik and the Taiwanese company Sungo team up to create a drinking bottle made from more than 50 percent renewable raw materials, such as palm kernel and coconut oil
Sunfire produces sustainable crude oil alternative Power-to-liquid plant in Dresden for first time was operated continuously for more than 1,500 hours
Blue Crude: Sunfire produziert nachhaltigen Erdölersatz Power-to-Liquids Anlage lief erstmalig im Dauerbetrieb über mehr als 1.500 Stunden
Catia Bastioli calls for action: “A circular approach to bioeconomy” The circular bioeconomy revolution more than economic is social and cultural, and is based on local communities
The bio route to BTX: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Anellotech Once research is completed Anellotech will license its Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis process to industrial users around the world
23 June 201721 June 2017 BioAmber Launches a Pharmaceutical Grade for its Bio-succinic Acid By achieving this new benchmark, all global customers can be assured BioAmber's facility adheres to the rigorous quality control standards set by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Algen als neue Ressource – Outdoorschuhe aus algenbasiertem EVA-Schaumstoff Vivobarefoot bietet unter dem Namen Ultra 3 einen wasserfesten Outdoorschuh an, der der bis zu 40% aus Algen besteht
Scientists make plastic from sugar and carbon dioxide New BPA-free plastic could potentially replace current polycarbonates in items such as baby bottles and food containers
FDCA (2,5-furandicarboxylic acid) biorefineries In recent years, FDCA has received significant attention due to its wide application as a substitute of petrochemical-derived terephthalic acid in the synthesis of useful polymers
HEXPOL TPE helps Grund go Green Grund company using Dryflex Green thermoplastic elastomers in their new generation bed slat holders
HEXPOL TPE hilft Firma Grund “grün” zu werden Dryflex Green TPEs für eine neue Generation von Lattenrostkappen
Brazil approves world’s first commercial GM sugarcane: developer CTC It will take at least three years for the first shipments of sugar produced from GM crops to reach export markets, Chief Executive Officer Gustavo Leite told Reuters
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Invests in bio-based feedstock company Origin Materials The company has successfully demonstrated the technology in its Sacramento pilot plant
Arkema celebrates 70th anniversary of bio-based Arkema celebrates the 70th birthday of its flagship Rilsan® polyamide 11 brandnylon “A proven legacy. An exciting future.” is the theme for Arkema’s celebration of the 70th anniversary of the invention of its flagship Rilsan® polyamide
22 June 20179 September 2021 Solar paint offers endless energy from water vapour Australian researcher newly developed a compound that acts like silica gel, also acts as a semi-conductor and catalyses the splitting of water atoms
Biokunststoffe: Die durchsichtige Revolution Kunststoffe, die aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen hergestellt werden und biologisch abbaubar sind, wecken große Erwartungen. Zu Recht?
Performance Polyamides 2017: Long-chain bio-polyamides among RadiciGroup products showcased At the second edition of the prestigious conference, the Group presents its long-chain polyamides (LCPAs) for technical applications
nova’s experts introduced: Dr Ángel Puente
