9 January 20149 September 2021 Out of Thin Air – From Pollutant to Resource Zürich start-up company Climeworks has developed a technology that filters carbon dioxide out of ambient air. Audi is involved in the project
Umweltfreundlichere Klebstoffe Fraunhofer Forscher haben Verfahren entwickelt, um Aromaten aus Lignin herauszulösen
8 January 201414 August 2014 Worldwide WPC production in 2012 reaches 2.43 million tonnes – Double-digit growth, North America leads China and Europe The Fifth German WPC Conference was held on the 10th and 11th December 2013 in Cologne. It lived up to its claim to be Europe’s leading WPC event, with over 270 participants from 25 countries, as well as 30 exhibitors. Renolit (Germany), KET (China) and Langmatz (Germany) won Innovation Prizes
Weltweite WPC-Produktion im Jahr 2012 bei 2,43 Millionen Tonnen – zweistelliges Wachstum, Nordamerika vor China und Europa Der Fünfte Deutsche WPC-Kongress, der vom 10.-11. Dezember 2013 in Köln statt fand, konnte mit über 270 Teilnehmern aus 25 Ländern und 30 Ausstellern seinem Führungsanspruch in Europa gerecht werden – Renolit (Deutschland), KET (China) und Langmatz (Deutschland) mit Innovationspreisen ausgezeichnet
Künstliches Erdgas aus überschüssigem Strom Wie EMPA-Forscher aus CO2, kombiniert mit Öko-Wasserstoff, Methan gewinnen
Big EU guns fire for ‘crucial’ 2030 renewable targets Ministers from eight EU states - including Germany and France - have called on the European Commission to set “robust” renewable energy targets for 2030, in a break with an emerging consensus for one emissions-cutting goal alone
Biobased Fabric Provides Multi-Metal Protection Cortec’s biobased sustainable packaging option for corrosion inhibition has been awarded USDA BioPreferred designation
7 January 201421 May 2015 Ford brings cellulose fiber reinforced thermoplastic to 2014 Lincoln MKX Cellulose Reinforced Polypropylene has the potential to play impactful role in the future
Washington DNR seeks mobile pyrolysis demonstration units One selected unit to be awarded with at least $20,000
Environmental challenges keep industry on the alert – Biodegradables and plastic bag bans make headlines Recycling moves forward but players say full potential not reached
Global Biosurfactants Industry Is Expected to Reach USD 2,210.5 Million in 2018 Transparency Market Research published a new market study: "Biosurfactants Market - Global Scenario, Raw Material and Consumption Trends, Industry Analysis, Size, Share and Forecasts, 2011 - 2018"
6 January 201415 September 2014 Polymer statt Baumwollpapier: Briten drucken bald Banknoten aus Kunststoff Was zunächst merkwürdig klingt, wird bald in Großbritannien Realität
The Green & Bio Polyol Market Worth $3,077 Million for a Consumption Base of 1,104 Kilotons by 2018 Forecasted in MarketsandMarkets Recent Report
Field trial with lignin modified poplars shows potential for bio-based economy, but also that work still needs to be done Modified trees appear to grow somewhat less rapid than non-modified poplar trees
York scientists’ significant step forward in biofuels quest Scientists at the University of York have made a significant step in the search to develop effective second generation biofuels
Vilsack; POET, LanzaTech, Beta Renewables, Genomatica, DuPont, Solazyme, KiOR, Raizen, REG execs win Top 100 People in the Bioeconomy poll for 2013-14 Leaders from organizations based in 15 different countries were recognized
Biofuels Mandates Around the World: 2014 Who mandates what in biofuels? 62 countries in all have targets or mandates — but what’s the frequency, Kenneth?
Waldklimafonds erfolgreich gestartet Projektträgerschaft wird im neuen Jahr an die Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung (BLE) übertragen
New material to enhance crop yield Researchers at the UPM have developed a carbonaceous material from sewage sludge that when applied to soil can help to improve its quality
3 January 20141 January 2014 Polyurea solution potential for falling debris in unsafe buildings "Very helpful at keeping bricks or pieces of concrete intact."
Variation in land-use intensity leads to higher biodiversity Scientists found biodiversity to be much higher in grasslands in which land-use intensity had varied
Veränderung der Landnutzung fördert die biologische Vielfalt Höhere Artenvielfalt bei variabler Landnutzungsintensität
Agricultural fibres stay strong in testing for tractor parts Buhler Industries successfully tested composites parts made from resin-infused hemp mixed with coarser agave biofibre
New bacteria to boost sustainable sugarcane farming Bacterial biofertilisers could work in other parts of the world on different varieties of sugarcane
PanAridus to join Cooper Tire and other Consortium Partners on $6.9 Million USDA Grant to Develop Guayule Plant-Based Polymer for Tire Applications PanAridus to replace Yulex Corporation on the grant team, assuming Yulex’s responsibilities
2014 Lincoln MKX Introduces Tree-Based Alternative to Fiberglass for Interior Parts Cellulose Reinforced Polypropylene is slated for introduction on 2014 Lincoln MKX vehicles
Global Bioplastic Packaging Market 2014-2018 Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Bioplastic Packaging Market 2014-2018" report to their offering
2 January 201431 December 2013 Aus Biomasse wird schwarzes Gold Deutschlands erste Karbonisierungsanlage zur Verkohlung von Reststoffbiomasse geht 2014 in Betrieb
EU ministers reject reduction of arable biofuels Farmers and industry invested heavily after the EU agreed on the biofuels targets in 2006
Bakterien bauen Acrylglas aus Kokereiabgasen Mikroorganismen produzieren die Chemikalien für Evoniks Plexiglas
Econic Technologies completes £5.1m Series A investment deal Two potent investors to accelerate the next phase of company's development
Laurel Biocomposite Bio-Res Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Certification Bio-Res to economically raise "green" content of plastic products by as much as 40 percent
Green Dot Develops Compostable Synthetic Leather Made with its Terratek® Flex Bioplastic New Material Made Without Solvents, Glues, Phthalates, Bisphenol A or Other Usual Toxins
Bakterien sind die Chemiearbeiter der Zukunft Bislang ist Erdöl der wichtigste Rohstoff für die chemische Industrie. Doch längst entwickeln Forscher Alternativen für ein Zeitalter ohne Öl. Biologische Verfahren spielen dabei eine Schlüsselrolle
1 January 201418 January 2018 Market Developments of and Opportunities for biobased products and chemicals New study of nova-Institute
23 December 2013 Eine kleine Weihnachtspause und ein großes Dankeschön Mit den besten Festtagswünschen an all unsere Leser - ab 02.01.14 sind wir wieder da!
A little Christmas-break and a big Thank you – With the best Season's Greetings to all our readers - from 02, January 2014 we will be back!
Deciphering the secret of the sugar beet Scientists from Germany and Spain announce the sequence of the sugar beet genome
BASF und Renmatix vereinbaren Entwicklungskooperation zur Herstellung von Industriezucker aus Biomasse Fokus liegt auf Produktion von chemischen Rohstoffen aus nicht-essbarer Biomasse
FAO: Wood production in Europe slows down while North America shows rapid growth Surge in wood pellet production driven by increased demand for bioenergy
Third BIO-TIC Workshop Identifies Negative Perception of Bio-Based Materials as Main Hurdle to the Development of IB in Spain New Business Models Need to be Developed to Promote Investments and Framework Building
Fourth BIO-TIC regional Workshop Analyzes Strengths and Weaknesses of IB in Finland to Find Cooperative Solutions to Overcome Obstacles Hampering Its Growth Participants Considered Feedstock Availability, Logistics and Technical Know-how as the Main Regional Strengths
MakerBot Introduces Six New MakerBot PLA Filament Colors Fun Neon and Sparkly Colors Expand Filament Options
Über 500 Millionen Jahre altes Chitin in einem Ur-Schwamm entdeckt Fossiler Hornschwamm als Grundlage zukünftiger Strategien in der biomimetischen Synthese von Chitin-basierten Materialien und Biokompositen
20 December 2013 Wood pellet exports from North America have steadily increased over the past two years, having more than doubled since late 2011, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review United Kingdom emerged as the major importer of pellets exported from North America
Deinove and Genoplante Valor Agreement Boost Deinochem Programme Development DEINOCHEM programme to strengthen Deinococcus bacterium’s capacity to produce chemicals from bio-based raw materials
Nanotech team tackles bio-based antimicrobial packaging A Virginia State University research team is exploring nanotechnology applications in developing antimicrobial food packaging