17 August 201514 August 2015 Scientists reveal algal oil potential as fuel for the future Using a newly devised technique, scientists examined micro-algae strains in the Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa (CCAP)
Interview with Nathalie Moll, EuropaBio: Industrial biotech plays a vital role in developing the enzymes and fermentation processes used in biorefineries Talk about bioeconomy, biotechnology, circular economy and EFIB
Sardinian thistles play key role in bioplastics "We don't take land away from agriculture, instead we try to give value to land that agriculture has lost"
Biologisch abbaubar: Biokunststoff aus Sardinien "Wir nehmen der Landwirtschaft keine Fläche weg, wir versuchen dem Land den Wert zu geben, den es in der Landwirtschaft verloren hat."
Streamlined synthesis yields longer sugar chains By using bigger building blocks, scientists in the UK have shown they can make much longer oligosaccharide sequences than previously possible
14 August 201512 August 2015 Towards a bioeconomy in Europe: national, regional and industrial strategies An analysis of twelve strategies was conducted using a meta-analytical framework
Green 3D printer lets you print with “Organic Ink” Ink is a mixture of soil, seeds, and water which can be designed to print in any shape or letter
Solazyme partners with BASF in algae-derived surfactant Microalgae oil-based betaine surfactant for use in home and personal care applications
Kompostierbare Elektronik zum Ausdrucken Biomüll statt Elektroschrott: Für biologisch leicht abbaubare elektronische Bauteile entwickelt die BMBF-Nachwuchsgruppe Biolicht am KIT nachhaltige Druckmaterialien und Tinten
State-of-the-Art Algae PBRs Photobioreactor manufacturers detail their latest designs and performance metrics and provide project updates from around the globe
13 August 201512 August 2015 PEFC Sets Positive Impact on Finnish Forestry Recent report gives a clear positive message on the effects of PEFC certification in Finland
3D Fuel launches high heat grade advanced PLA and revolutionary algae based 3D printer filaments 3D Fuel operates through a joint venture with ALGIX
PTTGC to set up $143mn bioplastics industrial estate Thailand is currently vying to become the global hub for bioplastics manufacturing
Algenol: The Digest’s 2015 8-Slide Guide Algenol converts CO2 from industrial emitters into transportation fuels through its “Direct-to-Ethanol” process
Researchers develop new cellulose hydrolysis method The consortium of motile and cellulose degrading bacteria can be used for solid state cellulose hydrolysis
Plenary speaker interview with Tjerk de Ruiter, CEO of Corbion EFIB2015: Interview with Tjerk de Ruiter about Corbion's strategic updates, making Europe more attractive to future investments and opportunities for biobased product use
Generative Verfahren: Mäuse selber drucken Kein Falschgeld, wie der Titel vermuten lässt, sondern echte Computermäuse produziert das Unternehmen Hama im Zuge der Produktentwicklung im 3D-Druck
12 August 201511 August 2015 PolyOne Natural Fiber Materials and Metal Replacement Solutions Featured at Fakuma 2015 Experts from the company will conduct 15-minute Tech Talk presentations daily to help plastics processors quickly learn more about these advanced technologies
Optimizing the Phosphorus cycle in the sugar beet production process by phytase supplement Project will assess and evaluate the potential of P recovery employing phytase, its feasibility and economic approaches from lab scale to field application
Trex plans product launches in addition to decks, pellets Products in development outside of decks and pellets will probably be released next year
Reusable, biodegradable and recyclable Majority of Brits believe all plastic bags should be biodegradable
CPI launches project to produce bio-methane from seaweed through Anaerobic Digestion The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) has announced that it is leading a £2.78 million UK based collaboration to help strengthen the UK’s position as a world leader in industrial biotechnology
Report predicts increase in Russian wood pellet production Russian wood pellet production and exports are expected to continue to grow, driven primarily by increasing demand from Europe and increasing local consumption
11 August 201514 October 2015 LCA leaflet released: +10 years of experience in LCA, sustainability evaluation and policy consulting
Deriving recommendations for the implementation and valorization of life cycle assessments of material uses of biomass The project OekoStoff, nova’s latest flagship LCA project, was launched in July
Updates on Top Value Added Chemicals from Biomass Progress in commercialization/development of several renewable chemicals that were candidates under the US DOE’s 2004 Top Value Added Biomass-based Chemicals
Emergency medical care units outperform normal hospitals when it comes to cleanness Antimicrobial emergency medical care units of wood fiber composite
Tiny grains of rice hold big promise for greenhouse gas reductions, bioenergy Discovery delivers high starch content, virtually no methane emissions
Entscheidungshilfe im Umgang mit Biokunststoffen als Verpackungsmittel in der Lebensmittelbranche Internettool Biokunststoffe für Lebensmittelverpackung der AöL jetzt auf Englisch
Growing demand for compostable packaging Huib Burggraaf of Van der Windt Verpakking and Patrick Gerritsen of Bio4Pack talk about compostable packaging
Research study: PET bottles exposed to UV light negatively impact processing/visual attributes of next generation bottles rPET producers have engineered elaborate processes in order to create a material with desired environmental attributes along with key visual and processing properties
Energy and climate in the UK – The Jeremy Corbyn interview Big Six under public control, a solar panel on every roof & ‘clean’ coal
10 August 20157 August 2015 Novozymes full-year profit outlook maintained in H1 earnings Interim report for the first half of 2015: sales to the bioenergy industry up by 2 percent organically compared with the first half of 2014, however, overall, sales growth slowed in bioenergy
EPA paves the way for Algenol’s carbon reduction technology Helping utilities comply with new emission standards
Safe motorcycle helmets – made of carrot fibers? Detailed life cycle assessments for industrial products of the future
Sichere Motorradhelme – aus «Rüeblifasern»? Detaillierte Ökobilanzen für zukünftige Industrieprodukte
BioAmber announces opening of world’s largest succinic acid plant in Sarnia Facility uses biotechnology to produce sustainable chemicals from sugar
DBFZ baut seine technischen Anlagen aus und nimmt neue Synthesereaktoren in Betrieb Forschungsausbau des katalytischen Umsatzes von kohlenstoffmonoxid-und kohlenstoffdioxidreichen Gasen zu Kraftstoffen und Grundchemikalien
7 August 20156 August 2015 BioAmber to begin commercial operations at Sarnia this quarter Facility in Sarnia, Ontario, is currently undergoing commissioning, with commercial operations expected to begin this quarter
Brazilian Biodiversity – Opportunities for innovation New Brazilian biodiversity law implements measures that can change the current scenario of innovation originated from natural products
Natural fiber-reinforced plastics among Enlighten Award winners NafiLean, incorporates hemp-based fiber with polypropylene and can be used in traditional injection machines
Ethylene Production Via Sunlight Opens Door to Future Here's the Future of Ethylene Production As Dr. Jianping Yu Sees It
Avantium and Photanol are doing well The twelfth Dutch Biobased Economy network gathering in Amsterdamradiated optimism
Bioplastics Important Player in Sustainable Procurement PLA, which is made from agricultural sugars, is poised to become an important player in packaging and durables markets as sources of supply expand, properties improve, and the economics case becomes more interesting
Hemp, a very versatile crop René Sauveur of Pantanova believes that breakthrough is around the corner
Mehr Stabilität in der WPC-Profilextrusion Der belgische Verarbeiter Deceuninck optimiert seinen Extrusionsprozess für Outdoor-Profile aus WPC mit einer neuen Entgasungseinheit seines Maschinenlieferanten Battenfeld-Cincinnati
6 August 20155 August 2015 Reduction of risks to marine life: Opportunities for artificial carbon dioxide removal (CDR) CO2 removal cannot save the oceans – if we pursue business as usual
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