9 August 20248 August 2024 Pyrolysis oil as potential alternative to naphtha in crackers / Numerous plants ready to get started / Possible approach above all for Europe, Asia / Change could further impair cost base Investment over the last two years in the chemical recycling of plastics – and, to a lesser extent, other waste – could certainly not be described as booming. Nevertheless, the hope is that the relevant technologies – from pyrolysis and thermolysis through solvolysis to enzymatic recycling – will help to make plastics recyclable in the medium term
Kreislaufwirtschaft: Pyrolyseöl als Alternative zu Naphtha Die Frage ist: Kann Pyrolyseöl eine Alternative zu Naphtha sein?
Microbes, Microwaves, and Mixes: Eco-friendly Plastics Solutions Amanda Jasi speaks to innovators striving to improve plastics sustainability and reduce their environmental impact
PETRONAS, Enilive and Euglena reach Final Investment Decision to construct a biorefinery in Malaysia Targeted to be operational by the second half of 2028, the biorefinery will have the capability to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other biofuels such as Renewable Diesel/ Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO)
Masdar and TotalEnergies to Develop a Commercial Green Hydrogen to Methanol to SAF project in Abu Dhabi The focus of the project is to help decarbonize hard to abate, emission intensive sectors such as the aviation and maritime industries
Recyclingtechnologie hochskaliert Newcycling kombiniert mechanische Voraufbereitungsschritte mit lösemittelbasierten Reinigungs- und Trennungsverfahren
8 August 20246 August 2024 Aduro Clean Technologies Enters New Phase of Collaboration with TotalEnergies In connection with the Offering, Aduro has also applied to list its common shares on the NYSE American exchange
Next Stage of AGC Vinythai Collaboration with Michigan State University and allnex in Bio-based Epoxy Coating Development To increase the bio-based content of coatings and epoxy resins, AGC Vinythai worked with Prof. Nejad to explore the use of lignin as a bisphenol A (BPA) substitute for epoxy resin formulations
Insects as biofactories: Turning dangerous waste into valuable products A Macquarie University team proposes using genetically engineered black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) to address worldwide pollution challenges and produce valuable raw materials for industry, including the USD $500 billion global animal feed market
Bio-Fed: Neue biobasierte und biomassebilanzierte Compounds Das Kölner Unternehmen Bio-Fed, Zweigniederlassung der Akro-Plastic GmbH, hat unter dem Markennamen „M·Biobase“ eine neue Produktlinie eingeführt. Die Kunststoff-Compounds dieser Produktlinie werden teilweise oder vollständig aus biobasierten und/oder biomassebilanzierten Materialien hergestellt
Warnung vor dem Hype! Grüner Wasserstoff mit direkter Meerwasser-Elektrolyse Wenn das reichlich vorhandene Meerwasser direkt in einen neu zu entwickelnden Elektrolyseur eingespeist werden könnte, um mit Strom aus Sonne und Wind Wasserstoff zu erzeugen, klingt das überzeugend
Clariant Catalysts and KBR expand their strategic collaboration to boost low-carbon ammonia Innovative, sustainable solutions will combine Clariant’s AmoMax® catalysts with KBR’s K-GreeN® technology
7 August 20245 August 2024 Methanex and Entropy Partner to Reduce Emissions in Methanol Production Upon final investment decision, Entropy will construct and own the capture equipment adjacent to Methanex’s facility and Methanex will supply the utilities, build the tie-ins to its facility and operate the capture equipment once commissioned
Cemvita Achieves Significant Milestone in Bioprocess Productivity Unlocking Cheaper, Faster Industrial Biotech Cemvita has unlocked new efficient technologies that allow for the production of up to 500 barrels per day of sustainable oil from its first commercial plant plant—a goal originally projected for 2029
Technip Energies acquires Shell’s bio-glycols technology This technology transfer agreement will combine Shell’s special catalysts to produce monoethylene glycol (MEG) from glucose with Technip Energies’ ethanol-to-MEG processes
Deutsche Kautschukindustrie schlägt Alarm: Verzögerungen bei EU-Regulierung bedrohen Wertschöpfungskette bei Naturkautschuk Der Präsident des Wirtschaftsverbands der deutschen Kautschukindustrie (wdk), Michael Klein, warnte davor, dass dadurch die Wertschöpfungskette bei Naturkautschuk akut bedroht sei
Rohrdorfer starts ethylene production from carbon dioxide In a newly developed process, CO2 generated during cement production is recovered and converted into ethylene
Rohrdorfer startet Ethylen-Produktion aus Kohlenstoffdioxid In einem neu entwickelten Verfahren wird CO2, das bei der Zementproduktion entsteht, zurückgewonnen und in Ethylen umgewandelt
6 August 202426 August 2024 Introducing the nova-Institute’s unique group of biopolymer experts: A new level of market and trend reporting The nova-Institute’s world-renowned market and trend reports are produced by nova scientists in collaboration with leading international experts - they are among the most reliable and respected sources on the market
The Renewable Materials Conference: Presentations are now available The presentations from the June Renewable Materials Conference are now available for non-participants
ANDRITZ to design carbon capture plant for Westenergy, Finland International technology group ANDRITZ has been selected to perform the front-end engineering design (FEED) for a large-scale carbon capture unit for Westenergy’s waste-to-energy plant in Mustasaari, Finland
ANDRITZ plant CO2-Abscheideanlage für Westenergy, Finnland Der internationale Technologiekonzern ANDRITZ hat den Auftrag für das Front-End-Engineering Design (FEED) einer Großanlage zur CO2-Abscheidung für die Müllverbrennungsanlage von Westenergy in Mustasaari, Finnland, erhalten
EU Project Circular Flooring Creating value from waste: EU Project Circular Flooring turns post-consumer PVC flooring into plasticiser-free recyclates
EU-Projekt Circular Flooring Wertstoffe aus Abfall: EU-Projekt Circular Flooring wandelt gebrauchte PVC-Böden in weichmacherfreie Rezyklate um
Introduction To Methanol As A Sustainable Fuel For Ships In recent years, methanol has gained attention as a sustainable maritime fuel. Its liquid form, production versatility from renewable sources, and potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions make it a compelling alternative to Fossil fuels for powering Ships
5 August 20242 August 2024 Spatially-explicit land use change emissions and carbon payback times of biofuels under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) requires airlines to offset their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions above 2019 levels by either buying carbon offsets or using Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs)
Sind nachhaltige Flugtreibstoffe wirklich nachhaltig? Biokraftstoffe sind ein vielversprechender Weg, um die Kohlenstoffemissionen des Luftverkehrs zu reduzieren und damit einen Beitrag zur Erreichung der globalen Klimaziele zu leisten
EU renewables compatible with food production, nature protection – and maybe humans As the realities of the EU Green Deal become more apparent, land use has become a hotly debated issue
Debut Launches BiotechXBeautyLabs™, Giving All Beauty Brands Access to Cutting-Edge Biotech Ingredient and Formulation Innovation BiotechXBeautyLabs™ enables beauty brands, large and small, to develop high-performing, sustainable, clinically-tested and differentiated biotech products at high speed and with no upfront research cost
„Erneuerbare Energien mit Lebensmittelproduktion und Naturschutz vereinbar“ Ein neuer Bericht der NGO Europäisches Umweltbüro (EEB) besagt, dass es in Europa viel Platz für alle diese Ziele gibt, wenn wir die richtigen Entscheidungen treffen
FEATURE: CO2-derived plastics could trump bio-based plastics on GHG footprint, resource usage CO2-derived plastics could reduce the greenhouse gas footprint of plastics under a clean energy grid scenario and reduce pressure on biomass resources, which will become increasingly in-demand as the world pivots towards a more circular economy, say plastic experts
Taiwan Pioneers Sustainable Solutions and Circular Economy, Setting a Global Example Taiwan Excellence leads the way in recognizing and honoring companies that excel in sustainable manufacturing practices. These pioneering companies integrate energy-efficient processes, waste reduction techniques, and eco-friendly materials into their production lines
2 August 202431 July 2024 4 innovations helping the fashion industry embrace the circular economy The negative associations around buying used garments are gone, as sustainability, cost concerns and the boom in online shopping make embracing ‘pre-loved’ clothing something to shout about
Mythen zur Kreislaufwirtschaft: Schnell behauptet, einfach mit Fakten widerlegt Kunststoffverpackungen vereinen nachhaltige Eigenschaften mit praktischen Funktionen
Wow factor: 41 winners of the German Packaging Award 2024 The innovations cover the entire range of materials
Innovation macht Wow! 41 Sieger beim Deutschen Verpackungspreis 2024 Die Innovationen decken die gesamte Bandbreite der Materialien ab
The Circular Economy Act: Ursula Von Der Leyen plans after re-election Ursula von der Leyen secures second five-year term as president of the European Commission following a European Parliament vote and promises a more circular and resilient economy
Leichtbau trifft …. Kreislaufwirtschaft: Was der „Gelbe Sack“ und Leichtbau gemeinsam haben Mülltrennung ist die Grundlage für eine Kreislaufwirtschaft, die mit begrenzten Ressourcen sorgsam umgehen und Abfälle weitgehend vermeiden will
1 August 202431 July 2024 Why communications and marketing? About fragile customer journeys in the context of sustainability
Electrolysis meets “Direct Air Capture” The "Air2Chem" project is developing an economical process for converting CO2 from the air into chemical base materials such as ethylene or syngas
Elektrolyse trifft auf »Direct Air Capture« Im Projekt »Air2Chem« entsteht ein wirtschaftlicher Prozess zur Umwandlung von CO2 aus der Luft in chemische Grundstoffe wie Ethylen oder Synthesegase
Building rural value chains for a fairer bioeconomy Rural workers and businesses tend to participate in the bioeconomy largely as biomass providers
OMV starts up co-processing plant at Schwechat refinery Almost EUR 200 million have been invested to allow up to 160,000 metric tons of liquid biomass being converted into high-quality renewable hydrogenated vegetable oil components
Yield10 Bioscience Grants Nufarm a Commercial License to Omega-3 Assets for Producing Oil in Camelina, and Yield10 and Nufarm sign a Memorandum of Understanding for Sale of Assets Nufarm and Yield10 have additionally agreed to immediately negotiate exclusively with each other for the sale of Yield10’s remaining assets to Nufarm
IPCEI funding approval paves way for progress at bp’s Lingen green hydrogen project bp has been granted funding, provided jointly by BMWK and Lower-Saxony Government, as part of the European IPCEI Hy2Infra wave for a green hydrogen project in Germany
OMV nimmt Co-Processing-Anlage in der Raffinerie Schwechat in Betrieb Knapp EUR 200 Mio wurden investiert, um bis zu 160.000 Tonnen flüssige Biomasse in hochwertige, erneuerbare hydrierte Pflanzenöl-Komponenten umzuwandeln
Auf gutem Weg zur „Circular Economy“ Entwurf der „Nationalen Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie" (NKWS) - Die „Nationale Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie“ muss die Transformation unterstützen
31 July 202426 July 2024 Emirates Biotech launches operations and welcomes Shaikh Suhail Al-Maktoum as a shareholder New PLA production facility in the United Arab Emirates to spearhead the production and marketing of PLA biopolymers across the Middle East, Africa, and India
Emirates Biotech: Neues PLA-Joint-Venture gegründet Bau einer PLA-Produktionsanlage in den VAE in Planung, welche die PLA-Biokunststoffindustrie verändern soll
Scientific journal to cover Carbios’ enzyme-embedded, ‘home-compostable’ PLA Carbios Active is the real-life application of Carbios’ expertise in enzyme optimization and polymer science