BiobasedWorld – the whole world of bioeconomy in Cologne First trade show for the biobased industries, debuting 15-16 February 2017 in Cologne, Germany
BiobasedWorld – die ganze Welt der Bioökonomie in Köln Die erste Fachmesse für die biobasierten Industrien feiert am 15.-16. Februar 2017 in Köln Premiere
Reverdia and Wageningen UR Launch Development of Durable Bio-PBS Compounds Development will focus on longevity, appearance and processing characteristics
Trolling for New Technology: ANTEC 2016 Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference includes an array of unusual functional structures created in plastics and composites
USDA Announces $21 Million Available For Bioeconomy Research and Development The funding is available through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill
Levulinic acid as a new platform for green chemistry: The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to GF Biochemicals Marcel van Berkel, Chief Commercial Officer of GFBiochemicals, gave a presentation in February of the opportunities for the combined companies
Businessman wants second life for ethanol’s leftovers — in the form of a $1 billion pipeline across Nebraska Hornafius wants to build a $1 billion, 1,000-mile underground pipeline across Iowa and Nebraska to Wyoming
24 May 201615 February 2018 Continuous growth in die European Hemp Industry Especially Hemp food and pharmaceuticals face strong demand
Die europäische Hanfindustrie wächst kontinuierlich Insbesondere Hanf-Lebensmittel und Pharmazeutika stoßen auf starke Nachfrage
Preserving Mother Earth: Ford First Automaker to Use Captured CO2 to Develop Foam and Plastic for Vehicles Ford researchers foresee the new materials going into production vehicles within five years
A View Through Wood Shows Futuristic Applications Highly Anisotropic, Highly Transparent Wood Composites
Coffee more than a just drink for Swinburne engineers Swinburne University of Technology engineers have turned used coffee grounds into building materials for roads
23 May 201619 May 2016 Bioplastic Beverage Packaging Made from Juice Wastewater? PHBOTTLE is made from the biodegradable bioplastic material polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB)
UPM and Tongji University combine Chinese tea culture with innovative biomaterials in the Biofore Tea House The Biofore Tea House has a modular design to support efficient manufacturing and mobility
20 May 201612 May 2016 Trex takes aim at competition from wood Trex officialsare watching for chances to penetrate the private label market for decking
Electro-Fermentation: How To Drive Fermentation Using Electrochemical Systems In this paper we propose some basics and principles to better define the EF concept within the field of bioelectrochemistry
An exclusive interview with Mike Hartmann, Executive VP BioAmber Mike Hartmann, executive vice president of BioAmber, talks to Il Bioeconomista
Low forecast of 2016 EU oilseed crop supports prices Total 2016 oilseed production in the EU-28 could see a slight rise from the previous year
19 May 201612 May 2016 North American wood pellet exports reached record high in 2015 China remains a tantalizing but unrealized market prospect
Stora Enso strengthens bio-based chemicals development and signs a joint technology development and license agreement with Rennovia The two companies will cooperate to develop processes for bio-based chemicals
AkzoNobel and Royal Cosun to develop sustainable cellulose products from sugar beet processing Putting agricultural side streams to use
BioAmber reports steady progress at Sarnia plant BioAmber Inc. has released first quarter financial results
18 May 201611 May 2016 Waste is the most important biobased resource; but legal barriers abound Regulations surrounding waste outdated
„Waste2Value“: Zweite Phase der ZIM-Förderung bewilligt Partner des Kooperationsnetzwerks engagieren sich weiter für die wertsteigernde Verwendung von Reststoffen
Agave bottles greened using plant-based PET and leaf accents Wholesome Sweeteners deepens its commitment to sustainability by switching to bottles made of up to 30% plant-based PET resin
17 May 201610 May 2016 Solegear Launches good naturedTM Sustainable Office Products at London Drugs Across Western Canada Line is specifically targeting the growing multi-billion dollar home and business organization market that is primarily dominated by traditional plastics
Governor says interest is already there for biochemical tax credit A total of $10 million in state tax credits will be awarded each year
Gianluca Carenzo, Science Park of Lodi: A carbon tax to support the bioeconomy in the EU Il Bioeconomista interviews Gianluca Carenzo, director general of the Science Park of Lodi and president of Apsti, the Association of Italian Science Parks
Compostable packaging label helps expand end-of-life options One of the main goals of How2Compost is to help educate those needing to source-separate food scraps and compostable packaging
13 May 20164 May 2016 Recommendations for bio-based products in public procurement Op-ed by Hasso von Pogrell, Managing Director, European Bioplastics
Valmet and Biochemtex to collaborate in developing technology for lignin derived biochemicals Valmet and Biochemtex will start to cooperate in the field of conversion of lignin into biochemicals
Investment in agriculture, growth and jobs. What role for the CAP? Europe’s agri-food industry accounts for 46 million jobs in 15 million businesses
12 May 20164 May 2016 Green light for plant-based food packaging Bioplastic packaging that extends the shelf life of food and tells us when it is no longer fit to eat will result in less waste
Photosynthese als Vorbild: Chemiker entwickeln künstliches Blatt Forscher haben den ersten lichtgetriebenen Wasseroxidationskatalysator entwickelt, der auf Mangan-Vanadiumoxid basiert
Pentair Haffmans introduces CO2 recovery system for biogas Minimizes the plant’s overall CO2 footprint, and allows for a wider choice in feedstock
Australia’s Muradel refocuses on tires and biosolids away from microalgae The company had hoped to get production cost to under A$1 per liter
Agriculture, growth and jobs: what role for the CAP? Europe’s agri-food industry provides 46 million jobs in 15 million businesses, accounting for 6% of the EU’s GDP
11 May 20163 May 2016 Integrating the Production of Biofuels and Bioproducts through Advanced Biotechnology The development of bio-based products has quickly become one of the fastest-growing segments of the biotech industry
Low cost oil environment sparks focus on performance for BioMaterials Performance has become a key factor in the biomaterials environment
From the scent of roses to nylon and plastics Enzyme for plastics production from renewable raw materials
Virent BioFormPX® Paraxylene Used to Produce World’s First 100% Plant Based Polyester Shirts Potential for crude oil free polyester for production of garments and textiles
Continuous growth in die European Hemp Industry
