20 December 201225 July 2014 EU research project on algae-based polymers kicks off: SPLASH – Sustainable Polymers from Algae Sugars and Hydrocarbons
InnoREX: new polymerisation route for Polylactic acid PLA Alternative energy sources as Ultrasound, Laser Light or Microwave to allow a dynamic control of the reactions
19 December 2012 Spain: Paper waste used to make bricks Search for the happy medium between sustainability and material resistance is still going on
Neste Oil to produce renewable aviation fuel as part of the EU-funded ITAKA project Production of 4,000 tons of aviation fuel from sustainably produced NExBTL Spanish camelina oil for commercial flights by European airlines
NREL releases gasification technology review Harris Group to analyze three gasification and tar reforming systems
The manufacture of water-insoluble lignin-agglomerates from black liquor Stages of manufacture can be streamlined and made much more favorable
AEC releases report on cellulosic biofuels projects Commercial deployment update for a number of first movers in the cellulosic biofuels sector
Soybeans a source of valuable chemical Rice University scientists turn low-value soy mash into high-value succinic acid
Herstellung von wasserunlöslichen Lignin-Agglomeraten aus Schwarzlauge Die Herstellungsprozesse können schlanker und wesentlich günstiger gestaltet werden
18 December 2012 Cereplast Announces Commercialization of Cereplast Algae Bioplastics<sup>TM</sup> Introduces New Algae Technology With Biopropylene® 109D Injection Molding Grade
Microbes Producing Fuel and Flavor Fatty acids to be directed towards ready-to-use household chemicals and fuels
What Were the Top Emerging Technology Companies in 2012? Technology scouting firm Lux Research releases its top 10 companies profiled in 2012, featuring leaders in bio-based materials, 3D-printing, photovoltaics, drug delivery, energy efficiency and more
Brussels grants a 199 million euros subsidy to Dutch biomass refinery initiative European NER300 program provides financial resources for large-scale innovative renewable energy projects
Making sugars, not extracting them: Proterro’s Technology Solid-phase approach means work-around for contamination
Qualitätsprüfung mittels industrieller Computertomografen Blick in die Schweißnaht als Qualitätsnachweis für Wood-Plastic-Composites
17 December 2012 Verdezyne’s Xylose Isomerase Technology Acquired by Dupont Industrial Biosciences Patented Technology Enables Conversion of Biomass Sugars to Fuels and Chemicals
Snowboarding showcase for biocomposites Replacing raw materials with sustainable alternatives to improve environmental performance of composites manufacturing
Biobasierte Polymere – Kunststoffe der Zukunft BMELV-Fachkongress Biobasierte Polymere - elektronischer Tagungsband
Reverdia: Weltweit erste Großanlage für die kommerzielle Produktion von biobasierter Bernsteinsäure geht in Betrieb BiosucciniumTM-Produkte für operative Industrieanwendungen bald im Einzelhandel erhältlich
14 December 2012 GLOBAL BIOENERGIES hits milestone in SYNTHOS partnership by opening the way to bio-sourced butadiene Third light olefin in pipeline after isobutene and propylene Immediate €1.5million milestone fee - Multi-million euros follow-on development fee over the next three years
USDA Grants Support Sustainable Bioenergy Production USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awards $10M for bioenergy, biobased products
Marine macroalgae: an untapped resource for producing fuels and chemicals Major steps in converting seaweed biomass to biofuels and the related challenges
13 December 2012 Dental Dams Made from Guayule-Based Biorubber Material Yulex Corporation and Four D Rubber Co Ltd Partner to Produce First Guayule-Based, Allergy-Friendly Dental Dams
China company taps bioplastics for use in flat panel displays WPC technology with nano-scale natural fibers with polycarbonate and other optical-grade plastics
Reverdia starts operations at the world’s first large-scale plant for bio-based succinic acid Company delivers on promise to come on-stream before year’s end, using unique and proprietary low-pH yeast technology to make Biosuccinium™ with best-in-class environmental footprint
Mikrobielle Produktion flüssiger Kohlenwasserstoffe – BMELV plant Förderung neuer Nachwuchsgruppe Projektvorschläge sind spätestens bis zum 30.04.2013 bei der FNR einzureichen
12 December 2012 3 uses for Biomass no one ever saw coming Biomass in cancer drugs, perfumes, baby-safe cleaners, cosmetics and more
ChloroFill and Chromatin Partner to Harvest Sorghum Biomass for the Production of Renewable Building Materials Chromatin’s Proprietary Sorghum 2012 Season Crop Successfully Grown for First Ever Biomaterial Application
Metabolix Enters into Agreement with Kenmare to Expand Business in Compostable Film Markets in Europe EU-Based Packaging Supplier Will Promote Mvera B5008, Complementing Metabolix's Business Development Efforts in Europe
It is a material that improves thermal comfort in buildings and helps to reduce atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub> levels Researchers at the UPC develop a biological concrete for constructing "living” façades with lichens, mosses and other microorganisms
11 December 2012 Most U.K. Crops Meet Environmental Biofuel Standards, AHDB Says Rapeseed, sugar beets and wheat are RED compliant
Rice cultivates green batteries from plant Extract of madder plant works as environmentally friendly lithium-ion cathode
Ancient Red Dye Powers New “Green” Battery CCNY chemists use plant extract in eco-friendly, sustainable lithium-ion battery
Cardia Bioplastics secures an exclusive annual supply contract into Shanghai, China $1.2 million per annum contract to supply Cardia’s Biohybrid™ renewable kitchen waste bags to Shanghai Pudong City District
Rhino Linings Corporation Acquires BioBased Insulation® BioBased Insulation® enables Rhino Linings Corporation to expand spray foam product offerings
bioserie launches innovative line of iPhone 5 covers integrating bioplastics with premium recyclable materials BioCover, GlassCover and AluCover - cutting-edge sustainable products from plant-based renewable resources for more design
Grüne Chemie berechenbar gemacht Von der Wiege bis zur Bahre - Mit Ökoeffizienz-Analysen die Nachhaltigkeit von biotechnologischen Prozessen belegen und die Umwelt entlasten
10 December 2012 Verdezyne enters into strategic relationship with Universal Fiber Systems Verdezyne to Supply Bio-Based Adipic Acid for Production of Nylon 6,6 Fibers
NanoMarkets’ Latest Report Forecasts the Bio-Plastics Market Through 2020 Bio-plastics market seen to reach $ 6.1 billion in 2018
7 December 2012 Enzymes cut industrial emissions, resource use: New study Comprehensive scientific review of existing studies shows enzyme technology is a promising means of moving towards cleaner industrial production
Innovation award for pioneering biofuel firm Celtic Renewables wins the much coveted Scottish Green Energy Best Innovation Award
DuPont setzt verstärkt auf biobasierte Wirtschaft Unternehmen schöpft ein Drittel ihres Umsatzes aus der Agrarwirtschaft
Ausbau der L-Lysin-Kapazitäten in den USA abgeschlossen Neues Effizienzniveau für Produktion liefert wichtigen Beitrag zur gesunden und nachhaltigen Ernährung von Schweinen und Geflügel
6 December 2012 Plant-based plastics ‘no panacea’, Greens warn Industry chief: 'In the long run, there is no alternative to bioplastics'
Chinese more confident in green, biobased products than North Americans Though product awareness is low, biobased interest is high throughout China, DuPont survey finds
Industry chief: ‘In the long run, there is no alternative to bioplastics’ Hasso von Pogrell managing director at European Bioplastics, speakes to EurActiv's editor Frédéric Simon.
4 December 20127 May 2014 nova-Institut: Christmas greetings and a present from nova Looking back at an exciting year for the bio-based economy
LignoTech Announces More Choices In Bio-based Fillers LignoTech is evaluating corn hulls, soy, and sugar beet as resin fillers
EU research project on algae-based polymers kicks off:
