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7 March 20173 March 2017

Thermochrome Bio-Pigmente aus Potsdam-Golm

Fraunhofer IAP forscht an der Entwicklung biobasierter thermochromer Kunststoffe

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Green chemistry from the mussel foot

The byssus threads of the common mussel are produced by a combination of self-assembly processes and biologically active steps

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Grüne Chemie aus dem Muschelfuß

Die Byssusfäden der Miesmuschel entstehen in einer Kombination von selbstorganisierter und biologisch regulierter Bioproduktion

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Synthetic Biology in the Driving Seat of the Bioeconomy

Discussion about the importance of this industry to the bioeconomy and two of its key factors

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The Biobased Economy: Measuring Growth and Impacts

BIO's new paper: Congress should create a clear path forward for Farm Bill energy programs with mandatory funding

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6 March 20179 September 2021

Separating Gases with Graphene

Single-layer graphene has defined pore sizes in the nanometer range and has been suggested as a material for gas separation

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Umweltbewusst genießen: Biologisch-abbaubare Kaffee-Kapsel von Velibre

Bremer Unternehmen bietet fünf fair-gehandelte Sorten für jeden Geschmack an

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Boost for Biobased Products and Anaerobic Digestion following European Committee Vote

Separate collection decision opens up the opportunity for compostable plastic bags for bio-waste to become widespread

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Hemp cultivation for industrial use one step closer in South Australia

Federal Government moved to loosen importation laws around medical cannabis, allowing it to be more easily accessible

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Oxo-degradable plastics increasingly under fire in Europe

European Bioplastics claim that it is important to clearly differentiate between different concepts

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Total Corbion PLA launched its operations to produce and market Poly Lactic Acid polymers

Corbion’s existing lactide plant has been transferred into Total Corbion PLA

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Lebensdauer von Terrassendielen

Göttinger Wissenschaftler untersuchen Alterung von Holz-Kunststoff-Verbundwerkstoffen

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3 March 20171 March 2017

European Bioplastics: Survey on the perception of bio-based plastics – We want to hear what you think!

Results will help to provide better insights and new impulses to shape and drive the future of the bioplastics industry

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Textilfasern mit Insektenchitin stärken

Neuartiges Biopolymer soll zunächst zur Beschichtung von Materialien bei der Herstellung von Arbeitskleidung eingesetzt werden

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Danimer Scientific and PepsiCo to Collaborate on Biodegradable Resins

Agreement will enable expanded production of Danimer Scientific’s Nodax™ PHA

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Danimer Scientific und PepsiCo arbeiten bei biologisch abbaubaren Harzen zusammen

Vereinbarung ermöglicht erweiterte Produktion von Danimer Scientifics Nodax^TM PHA

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New use for paper industry’s sludge and fly ash in plastics

Side streams probably could replace up to 50% of oil-based polypropylene, used as raw material in plastic composites

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EU climate laws ‘cost paper recyclers 40% of their profits’

Sylvain Lhôte (CEPI) said that EU climate and energy policy had placed a huge burden on his sector

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Novozymes launches advanced enzymes to increase ethanol yields and plant profits

New trehalase products convert sugar that would otherwise be wasted. An average 100MGY corn ethanol plant can make up to $1 million in additional revenue

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2 March 201728 February 2017

Brand Perspectives on Biomaterials

Sustainability Consult is inviting retailers and manufacturers to share their survey on brand perceptions

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Die TOP 3 der GreenTec Awards – PAPACKS® ist nominiert!

Umweltfreundliche 3D-Verpackung aus Faserguss punktet bei der Jury

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Scottish farmers body calls for rethink over distillery biomass plants

Livestock farmers concerned about government's intentions to produce renewable energy from by-products of the distilling industry

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Power-to-Gas: Electrochaea is awarded patent on super single-celled organisms for biomethane production

Energy storage by microorganisms

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Power-to-Gas: Electrochaea erhält Patent auf Super-Einzeller für Biomethanproduktion

Energie speichern durch Mikroorganismen

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Bioplastics Bulletin member portrait: AIMPLAS

José Antonio Costa, Managing Director, shares some information about the non-profit research association

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Schmidt Fund awards go to projects with transformative potential

This year's selected proposals are outstanding in terms of the quality of the science and engineering as well the potential to benefit humanity

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1 March 201727 February 2017

New Bio-Flex Blends for home compostable films and packaging

Home compostable, low gauge and still tear resistant, as well as up to 40% biobased – the new FKuR Bio-Flex Compounds fulfill the strict requirements of the French Energy Transition Law

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Bioökonomie: Rat diskutiert neue Forschungsempfehlungen mit Staatssekretär Dr. Aeikens

Forschungsstrategie für eine biobasierte Wirtschaft sollte gesamtes Spektrum biologischer Ressourcen erfassen

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Loaded terms in the bioeconomy

It is up to Parliamentarians and the member states to change the course the Commission has embarked on

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Nanoparticles of rare metal and light convert carbon dioxide into fuel

Newly discovered chemical reaction could use natural sunlight to reduce growing levels of CO₂ in the atmosphere and lead to the development of alternative energies

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The pile-on for bionylon: ADM, Rennovia, JM accelerate the chase

License agreement to provide catalyst and process technology for catalytic production of bio-based glucaric acid

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A global corporate market for low-carb fuels: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Below50

Below50 is a game-changing collaboration designed to grow a global corporate market for the best-of-breed sustainable low-carbon transport fuels (LCTFs)

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Helm signs off-take ethyl acetate supply with Greenyug

The production facility is going to be located next to Archer Daniels Midland’s (ADM) corn processing plant in Columbus

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28 February 201724 February 2017

U.S. Airforce: Langley 1 of 4 bases to test bio-based grease

If the bio-based grease proves to be just as capable as the current grease being used, it will be substituted and used Air Force-wide

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Whole crop valorisation

Industry aims at using the whole crop, among others by valorisation of what used to be called waste streams

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Neue Kohlenstoffquellen gesucht

Die Bioökonomie macht langsame Fortschritte. Doch um alle Bedürfnisse zu befriedigen, braucht es neben Kohlenstoff auch jede Menge Wasserstoff – bereitgestellt von erneuerbaren Energiequellen

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Haltermann Carless signs Letter of Intent with GEVO for Commercial Supply of Next-Generation Biofuels and Bio-Based Chemical Products

Letter of Intent contemplates the parties negotiating and entering into a definitive off-take agreement

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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

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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

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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

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Evonik erweitert seine Palette an umweltfreundlichem Ersatz für Mikroplastik in der Kosmetik

SIPERNAT^® 11 PC als neues funktionelles kosmetisches Additiv

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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

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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

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IKT: Biokunststoffe besser machen

Aktuelle Forschungsaktivitäten und Erkenntnisse zu Eigenschaftsverbesserungen von Biokunststoffen werden im Rahmen des 25. Stuttgarter Kunststoffkolloquiums vorgestellt

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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