26 October 2011 Researchers create transistors from natural cotton fibers Creating transistors from cotton fibers brings a new perspective to seamless integration of electronics
Feed Value of Ethanol Byproducts Long Underestimated, Says New USDA Report Analysis clearly shows the importance of accurate DDGS accounting
Vierter Deutscher WPC-Kongress – 13. und 14. Dezember 2011, Maritim Hotel Köln Der europäische Leitkongress der WPC-Industrie!
25 October 2011 Elmira Release Bio-Based Composites for Mass Manufacture Recent advances in composite materials to focus on principle components for current and future markets
Asian WPC makers eye local markets, but face overcapacity Companies to diversify away from their traditional focus on decking and building materials
24 October 2011 Production of biofuel from forests will increase greenhouse emissions New comprehensive study findings are contrary to assumptions and some previous studies
Plastics Environmental Council to Develop Biodegradation Standard for Plastics Additives and New Certification Seal Biodegradable Additives Play Critical Role in Helping Solve the Plastics in Landfill Issue
Synthetic Genomics Inc. and Plenus, S.A. de C.V. Form New Sustainable Agriculture Company, Agradis, Inc. to Develop and Commercialize Products Using Genomic Technologies Agradis Closes $20 Million Series A Financing Round
Senator Stabenow wants to expand tax break for bio-manufacturers USDA study says more than 100,000 jobs could be created
FIBRAGEN: Verbesserte Bio-Werkstoffe aus Flachs durch angewandte Genomik Internationales Forschungsprojekt unter Beteiligung der Hochschule Bremen
Andolfi wählt Folienprodukt aus Mirel-Biokunststoff von Telles für neue Produktreihe kompostierbarer Beutel Die auf Mvera™ basierten kompostierbaren Beutel sollen der wachsenden Marktnachfrage in Italien gerecht werden
21 October 2011 Japan chemical firms speed up renewable R&D through joint venturess More investments made by Japanese companies in other parts of Asia but bioplastic manufacturing to remain limited
Harper Government Investing in New Market Opportunities for Flax and Hemp Farmers Agriculture Minister announced an investment of more than $100,000 for the Composites Innovation Centre (CIC)
20 October 2011 LANXESS expands portfolio with bio-based plasticizers BioAmber's ethylen-sugar-based succinic acid to substitute phtalates
Europe is well positioned to spearhead the development of a bio-based economy but must invest in demonstration activities to gain a competitive edge, says new study
Most Disruptive Innovations in Industrial Biotechnology Identified In New Study, According to IntertechPira Industry to see bio-based products produced at a more competitive production cost than currently possible
Laurel Biocomposite Develop A Product to Boost Green Content of Plastics New Material sequesters carbon dioxide and does not use toxic compounds during processing
Papico appointed UK agent of leading U.S. bio plastic company DaniMer's hot melt adhesive made from renewable resources
LANXESS erweitert Portfolio um biobasierte Weichmacher BioAmbers Bernsteinsäure aus Zucker-Ethylen soll Phtalate ersetzen
Neue Werkstoffe der CKT auf Basis von Kleie und Stroh Kosten der Compoundierung hochgefüllter NPCs lassen sich deutlich reduzieren
Studie: Weiße Biotechnologie ausbaufähig Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Bundesrepublik Deutschland als Standort für die Fermentationsindustrie im internationalen Vergleich
19 October 2011 Rhodia and Cobalt Technologies to jointly develop bagasse-based bio n-butanol market in Latin America Rhodia and Cobalt Technologies to jointly develop bagasse-based bio n-butanol market in Latin America
18 October 201118 January 2018 New Porcher Greenlite Reinforcements for Advanced Biocomposites Products to be used advantageously in hybrid constructions
Bayer MaterialScience Develops Polyurethane-Based Composite Systems for use in Large Windmill Blades Material showed much improved fatigue and fracture toughness properties
Biobased Chemical Industry Venture Funding Dries Up Wave of IPOs and acquisitions signals mature industry, but new opportunities exist in high-performance biobased products
Fuel Line Made of Renewably Sourced DuPont™ Zytel® Nylon Provides Long-Term Resistance to Biodiesel Extruded, monolayer fuel line from Hutchinson already in use on commercial new turbo and multijet diesel engines on several Fiat vehicles
TER HELL PLASTIC GMBH auf der FAKUMA 2011 Neu im Programm: Biobasierte Hochleistungspolyamide von Suzhou Hipro Polymers, PA 6 von Azoty Tarnow und die Rhodia-Werkstoffe PA 6, PA 6.6 sowie PA 6.10
17 October 2011 Research: Microalgae as bioreactors for bioplastic production Report to demonstrate for the first time that PHB production is feasible in a microalgal system
Implications of a rising 2011/12 sugar output for renewable chemicals Brazilian sugar output to fall for the first time since 2005/06
BioAmber Wins ICIS Innovation Award for Best Business Innovation Company also was named to the '2011 Global Cleantech 100' annual list
“Giant King Grass is the Lowest Cost Cellulosic Feedstock for a Biorefinery” From VIASPACE Presentation at Biorefining Conference Now Online
14 October 2011 Biotechnica 2011: Erwartungen erfüllt Leichter Rückgang an Besuchern zu verzeichnen, dafür war Qualität der Kontakte besser
Ausbau der “Weißen” Biotechnologie hat in Deutschland gute Chancen ECO SYS GmbH analysiert Eignung von Standorten und Produkten für den Ausbau der Fermentationsindustrie
12 October 2011 NatureWorks attracts $150 million equity investment from leading Thailand company PTT Chemical Thailand preferred location for next state-of-the-art Ingeo™ manufacturing facility
Innovative biotechnology is central to a successful Common Agricultural Policy Challenges of feeding a growing population, finite resources, mitigating climate change and encouraging innovation require common effort from decision makers
Excellent Packaging & Supply presents nearly clear bag for retail produce section Latest bag in the bioplastic line is backyard compostable
MINERV® PHA SC (Sugar Cane): the first 100% biodegradable plastic produced from sugar cane waste is now certified The new frontier in biochemistry obtained from renewable sources, one of a kind worldwide and produced in Italy
The European Commission proposes a new partnership between Europe and the farmers Reformed CAP to strengthen economic and ecological competitiveness of agriculture
11 October 2011 ‘Ecological Plastic’ Covers 80% of New Toyota ‘Sai’ Interior TMC first in the world to use polylactic acid plastics in mass-produced vehicle
Frost & Sullivan Recognises Rhein Chemie for its Exceptional Product Innovation in Bioplastic Additives Market Superior Performance Characteristics of BioAdimideTM Set to Expand Application Horizon for Bioplastics
New Global Hunger Index Report Calls for Action to Curtail High and Volatile Prices and Protect the Poor Report indicates growing demand for biofuels one main cause of high food prices
10 October 2011 Bioplastics Usage to Grow 41% Annually Through 2015 Market forces have strongly driven development and early use of bioplastics
8 October 2011 Erste CHOREN-Gesellschaft gerettet Verkauf zweier weiterer Unternehmen bleibt fraglich
7 October 2011 Michelin team up with Amyris to make tyres from bio-isoprene Goodyear also in joint venture with Genencor to commercialise own bio-based isoprene
High-level Policy-maker Conference on Biorefineries Final event of EU-funded Star-COLIBRI project took place in Brussels
5 October 2011 Can PLA take the next big step? Future will be dextrose from biomass in the form of agricultural residue like corn stover, switch grass, and rice straw
From turtles to bioplastics World leader in the production of plastics for eyeglass frames to introduce new biomaterial
Europe’s leading innovators compete for EuropaBio’s Most Innovative Biotech SME Award 2011 Winner will receive prize of €10,000 at a high-level event in the European Parliament on November 8th
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