15 December 2011 MorphoSys and Novozymes Sign Long-Term Alliance on Slonomics® Technology for Industrial Biotechnology Applications Advanced Protein Engineering Technology will Enable Novozymes to Bring Down Discovery Time and Expand Project Portfolio
China to Accelerate Development of Biomaterials First Issue 'Biomaterials China News' to bring the latest information on the latest market & company dynamics, new biomaterials products, new biomaterials technology development
New Approach to Microlenses Made from Protein Gels Biocompatible lenses applicable in optical analytical systems for medical diagnostics or lab-on-a-chip technology
Avantium and The Coca-Cola Company sign partnership agreement to develop next generation 100% plant based plastic: PEF Exceptional functional properties make biobased plastic PEF a suitable alternative for future beverage packaging following technology break-through by Avantium
14 December 2011 The Cellulosic Ethanol Debacle Congress mandated purchase of 250 million gallons in 2011 - actual production: 6.6 million
Biodiesel-Nebenprodukt für die Kosmetikindustrie ab&cd innovations entwickelt neues, nicht-fermentatives Verfahren zur Milchsäureherstellung
Neue DERA-Kurzstudie: Biomining bietet neue Perspektiven für Bergbau und Metall-Recycling Ziel ist es, biotechnologische Verfahren zum Metall-Recycling weiter zu entwickeln und in die Anwendung zu überführen
Cereplast Introduces Three New Technologically Advanced Compostable Resin Grades Offering Improved Properties to the Bioplastics Market All Received Certification of Compostability From DIN CERTCO
Lux Research: Bio-based Chemicals and Materials Grow 140% to $19.7 Billion in 2016 Buoyed by consumer preferences, government mandate and corporate commitments, bio-based chemicals and materials will more than double capacity to 9.2 million tons
12 December 2011 Making Rubber From Renewables Supply constraints and high prices give a bounce to raw materials derived from sugar
Renewable chemicals welcome outlet for molasses Indications for 2011/12 point to a record molasses production: most of the growth in Europe and Asia
Biomass Subsidies Report published Subsidies for burning woody biomass have negative effect on British furniture industry
nova-Buchbesprechung: Ganzheitliches Life Cycle Management Nachhaltigkeit und Lebenszyklusorientierung in Unternehmen
11 December 2011 API Spa invests in innovative machinery and research Company to increase Thermoplastic Polyurethane and APINAT bioplastics production capacity by 15%
9 December 2011 Chemicals and biofuel from wood biomass Aalto university develops method to produce butanol from wood biomass
Neue Weihnachtsbeleuchtung: Hannover lässt’s funkeln Die Weihnachtsbeleuchtung in Hannovers City soll ab 2012 mitwachsen
Neuer Geldgeber für die Pilzgeige Auf dem biotechnologischen Weg zu einem erschwinglichen Meisterinstrument
8 December 201123 October 2013 Kullik & Rullmann vertreibt Trex-WPC Angeboten werden ausschließlich Terrassendielen mit dazugehörigem Befestigungssystem
Exzellenzcluster UniCat und BASF gründen Gemeinschaftslabor zum Rohstoffwandel Neue Katalysewege für die Chemieindustrie
7 December 201123 October 2013 Evonik presents PMMA-based WPC Mix with one of the most weather-resistant polymers shows great strengths
Codexis Introduces CodeXyme™ Cellulase Enzyme Product Line for Biobased Chemicals Cellulase enzyme product line to convert biomass to sugar, enabling cost effective production of sustainable products
Biogene Rohstoffe und Flächenkonkurrenz: Effiziente Nutzung von landwirtschaftlichen Nebenprodukten Ausbau von Verbundproduktionen mit der Nahrungs-, Futtermittel- und Papierproduktion sollte Ziel werden
Marktstudie Biokunststoffe in neuer Auflage Marktforschungsinstitut Ceresana Research erwartet Umsatz von mehr als 2,8 Mrd. US$ im Jahr 2018
Mit Innovationen auch im schwierigen Umfeld erfolgreich Biotechnologie in Berlin-Brandenburg zieht Jahresbilanz
Gevo Receives Key Patent from USPTO for Efficient Production of Isobutanol Patent estate to grow considerably over the coming months
Researchers explore electroactive medical bioplastics U.S. Agriculture Department Project could lead to a cost-efficient method to produce biocompatible insulin pumps
K.-o.-Schlag für den Biodiesel? Neue Helmholtz-Studie empfiehlt, EU-Ziele für Biokraftstoffe zu verringern
5 December 2011 Bio-based Plasticiser completes cradle-to-gate LCA Danisco's Soft-N-Safe shows minimal environmental footprint
The European project BIOCORE delivers an important result and reaches a milestone: The pilot scale production of 2nd generation bioethanol
4 December 2011 Nachhaltiges Landmanagement ist ein wichtiges Fundament für Reduktion und Anpassung Bericht zum Side Event unter dem Motto "Adapting NRM in Africa" auf der UN-Klimakonferenz in Durban
2 December 2011 BioCorr® – Biobased Corrosion Protection at Much Lower Cost! New VOC free material intended for preservation of metals during processing, in storage and transportation
“Chemie kann vollständig auf Erdöl verzichten” Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung geht mit Chemiekonzernen in den Dialog
1 December 2011 Successful operation of Uhde Inventa-Fischer’s PLA pilot plant lays the groundwork for industrial-scale plants Full range of applications to be produced, including film and fibre types, masterbatch base polymers as well as specialities
Sojitz to market and sell Myriant’s succinic acid Myriant currently building a 13,600 tonne succinic acid plant
Second-Generation Ethanol Processing Cost Prohibitive, According to Queens University Study Utilizing corn and sugarcane to create ethanol is putting stress on the potential to reduce dependency on fossil fuels
Continued bioplastic barrier initiative at Billerud Tenova Bioplastics development division being entirely integrated in Billerud
Wet-green® – Olivenreststoffe für schadstoffarme Lederprodukte N-Zyme BioTec GmbH entwickelt umweltfreundliches Gerbverfahren
30 November 2011 Amsterdam ArenA football stadium to incorporate seats made from plants Braskem's bio-Polyethylene for 2,000 new "sugar seats"
EU Natex Project presents prototype grit box cover made with natural fibre composite at AGRITECHNICA 2011 Cover made of polyester resin and flax fibres manufactured through cold pressing technique
Total and Amyris Partner to Produce Renewable Fuels Total and Amyris strategic partnership expanded to accelerate development and marketing of renewable fuels
Biofuels spell opportunity Family of bio-based molecular precursors also to be a source for bio-based commodity plastics, not just alternatives for fossile fuels
Verdezyne Opens Pilot Plant to Produce Bio-Based Adipic Acid for Renewable ‘Green’ Nylon Demonstrates Proprietary Method for Producing Adipic Acid at Lower Costs than Petroleum-Based Alternatives