4 April 201731 March 2017 Nanocomposites, precision materials Nanocomposites add considerably to the range of materials to mankind’s disposition
Nordic bioeconomy for sustainable change New strategy will take into account the Nordic countries’ different national approaches to the bioeconomy and encourage co-operation
Chemiker entwickeln Verfahren zur Herstellung von Naturstoffen Ergebnisse eröffnen Möglichkeiten für Chemiker und Biologen, die Stoffe nachhaltig und in großen Mengen für die Forschung herzustellen
IK critical of oxo-degradable plastics Fragmentation of products made of "oxo-degradable plastics" can exacerbate the current problem concerning the entry of "micro-plastics" into waterways and seas
Lightweight bioplastics eyed for future vehicles A Japanese scientist finds a solution to lowheat resistance with a polyimide
Bacteria produce polymers and intermediate products Biotechnologically produced building blocks for chemistry and biodegradable synthetics
Bakterien produzieren Bio-Kunststoffe und Zwischenprodukte Biotechnologisch erzeugte Bausteine für Chemie und biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe
3 April 201730 March 2017 Sappi Biotech partners with CellMark to increase global sales reach of Sappi’s Hansa lignin products Partnership aiming to include a joint social investment initiative to benefit rural communities in South Africa
Welche Produkte stehen für eine biobasierte Wirtschaft zur Verfügung? FNR beauftragt Marktstudie im Auftrag des BMEL
A Footballer Wants to Turn the World Green GFBiochemicals founder Mathieu Flamini to build a biorefinery in the U.S. to produce fossil-free plastics and solvents
Collaboration between Audi, BASF and Covestro: New clearcoat with biobased hardener for automotive manufacturing Test bodies successfully coated under realistic production conditions - Audi Q2 exhibit is a highlight of the European Coatings Show
Kooperation von Audi, BASF und Covestro: Neuer Klarlack mit biobasiertem Härter für die Automobilproduktion Erfolgreiche Lackierung von Testkarossen unter seriennahen Bedingungen - Audi Q2 Exponat ist ein Highlight auf der European Coatings Show
Green chemistry is key to reducing waste and improving sustainability Industry is rapidly improving and provideing the backdrop for the emergence of green chemistry
Nutrition and Energy from Methane: The Digest’s 2017 Muti-Slide Guide to Calysta Calysta’s Lori Giver gave this illuminating overview of Calysta’s promise and progress at ABLC 2017 in Washington
31 March 201731 March 2017 Bio-based polymers – a revolutionary change The comprehensive trend report presents latest developments, producers, drivers and lessons learnt especially for PHA, PLA, PUR/TPU, PA and polymers based on furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and succinic acid (SA)
Bio-basierte Polymere – eine Revolution Der umfassende Trendreport präsentiert die aktuellsten Entwicklungen, Produzenten, Treiber und „lessons learnt“, insbesondere für PHA, PLA, PUR/TPU, PA und Polymere, die auf Furandicarboxylsäure (FDCA) und Bernsteinsäure (SA) basieren
DENSO Using Plant-derived Plastics in Its Products Developing environmentally friendly and highly functional materials
Lignin – a natural resource with huge potential Baden-Württemberg research consortium is specifically focused on exploring the potential of this natural polymer
Lignin – ein Rohstoff mit viel Potenzial Forschungsverbund in Baden-Württemberg widmet sich intensiv dem Potenzial des natürlichen Polymers
Auf der Suche nach Regeln für eine nachhaltige Bioökonomie Thesen zur Regulierung aus ethischer Sicht
Rennovia enters piloting stage of its bio-based 1,6-hexanediol process Key piloting activities and the development of a 1,6-HDO commercial design package are anticipated by the end of this year
The Race for Bionylon heats up: Rennovia enters piloting stage of its key bio-based HDO platform Company looking for strategic partnerships to commercialize innovative catalyst processes for the production of cost-advantaged chemicals
Enzymes and algae offer alternatives to synthetic chemicals South Korea seeks organic substitutes after lethal home product scandals
30 March 201731 March 2017 Six candidates for the Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2017” nominated! The winners will be elected at the International Conference on Bio-based Materials, 10-11 May 2017 in Cologne, Germany
Sechs Kandidaten für den Innovation-Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2017” nominiert! Die Gewinner werden auf der „International Conference on Bio-based Materials“, 10.-11. Mai 2017 in Köln, gewählt
Patchwork of regulations on Cannabidiol (CBD) endangering use as a food supplement to the detriment of consumers and food industry CBD-containing and CBD are generating new investments and creating employment in the cultivation and processing of hemp and hemp-derived products
Borregaard’s BALITM process reaches Technical Readiness Level 7 as BIOFOREVER project advances The BALITM technology is at TRL (Technology Readiness Level) 6-7.
BioBase4SME Natural Fibertastic Workshop aims to encourage SMEs to apply for fully funded Bio-Innovation Coupons for fibre application testing Theme of the day is natural fiber application development focusing on thermoplastic composites
Markthürden für biobasierte Dämmstoffe beseitigen Zwei neue BMEL-geförderte Projekte gestartet – 9. Auflage der FNR-Marktübersicht Dämmstoffe erschienen
Schweiz: Das „Bio“ in Bioplastik steht nicht zwingend für biologisch abbaubar Missverständliche Deklarierung von Biokunststoff-Gütern sorgt für Diskussionsstoff
Diversity increases yield: The bioeconomy offers opportunities for Baden-Württemberg’s forests Greater forest diversity and new wood-based materials have the potential to make the timber industry more sustainable
Vielfalt steigert Ertrag: Bioökonomie bietet Chancen für Baden-Württembergs Wälder Mehr Diversität im Wald und neue holzbasierte Materialien aus Laubhölzern könnten Holzwirtschaft nachhaltiger machen
Silk Sensor Could Speed Development of New Infrastructure, Aerospace and Consumer Materials Researchers have developed a way to embed a nanoscale damage-sensing probe into a lightweight composite made of epoxy and silk
29 March 201727 March 2017 New biobased PVC compounds for FDA applications Sylvin Technologies' innovative 39 series of biobased flexible pvc compounds are formulated with a plant-based plasticizer
Biocomposite Materials Market 2017 Global Analysis, Opportunities and Forecast To 2022 Biocomposite Materials -Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis of Top Key Player Forecast To 2022
Eco-labelling scheme for bio-based plastics, packaging products launched Companies intend to promote the scheme for bio-based plastics and packaging products, which offer greener alternatives to conventional fossil-based products
Power-to-Gas: Wind energy in the tank generates more acceptance for renewables GP JOULE submits feasibility study to Minister-President Torsten Albig
Power-to-Gas: Windenergie im Tank sorgt für mehr Akzeptanz für Erneuerbare GP JOULE übergibt Machbarkeitsstudie an Ministerpräsident Torsten Albig
New Report by Intesa Sanpaolo: in EU5 the bioeconomy is worth €1.22 trillion Italy's bioeconomy has significant prospects of growth, thanks to the presence of a core team of players
Leather: New sustainability in the tanning process LANXESS develops innovative technology to recycle leftover leather
Leder: Neue Nachhaltigkeit im Gerbprozess LANXESS entwickelt innovative Technologie zur Wiederverwertung von Lederresten
28 March 201726 March 2017 New Absorbent Material Made of Fruit Peels Helps to Clean Wastewater Research results show great potential for the use of innovative materials as adsorbents capable of competing with commercial activated carbon
Bioökonomie als gesellschaftlicher Fortschritt? Ethische Überlegungen zur Politikstrategie Bioökonomie
New way to characterize cellulose, advance bioproducts WSU researchers revealed discovery that provides further insight into the surface and bulk chemistry of cellulosic fibers
BioChar’s Buzzing and Cool Planet’s $20M cap raise is feeding it High-end purveyors aiming to get away from the iffy reputation that some unscrupulous producers have gained for BioChar products
Energy from Toilet – Wastewater as Valuable Resource Millions of Deaths Annually Due to Wrong Use of Wastewater
Energie aus der Toilette – Abwasser als wertvolle Ressource Jährlich Millionen Tote durch falschen Umgang mit Schmutzwasser
RadiciGroup’s new special polyamides for extrusion technology Special and innovative polymers for a customer-oriented market approach
Neue Spezialpolyamide von RadiciGroup für die Extrusionstechnologie Innovative Spezialpolymere für einen kundenorientierten Marktauftritt
27 March 201715 February 2018 Composites going green: Biocomposites, bio-based Polymers and Natural Fibers at COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017 At COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017 in Stuttgart, 19 – 21 September, Germany, renewable raw materials for the composite production will be presented
Bio-based polymers – a revolutionary change
