17 May 202126 December 2021 Citrus derivative makes transparent wood 100 percent renewable KTH researchers have successfully tested an eco-friendly alternative to the former fossil based polymers: limonene acrylate, a monomer made from limonene
12 May 202118 June 2021 Nachhaltiger 3D-Druck – Enzyme machen’s möglich Viele mittelständische Unternehmen überlegen, auf "Bioplastik" umzuschwenken – aber ist das wirklich DIE Lösung mit Zukunft?
11 May 202118 June 2021 “Dominating” fungus could provide solution to producing more biofuels and valuable chemicals Researchers have discovered an enzyme in a fungus which can act as a catalyst to bring about a biochemical reaction that breaks down lignocellulose
10 May 202118 June 2021 Bioraffinerie-Farm: Uni Hohenheim und KIT forschen an gemeinsamem Technikum Die eigene Bioraffinerie vor der Haustür am Bauernhof der Zukunft: Für dieses Ziel bündeln Uni Hohenheim und Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) jetzt ihr Know-how
6 May 202118 June 2021 Poster update: Biodegradable Polymers in Various Environments According to Established Standards and Certification Schemes The biodegradation of materials is a complex process that depends mainly on the environmental conditions in which the materials end up after their use. Additionally, only a handful of polymers will be able to biodegrade in different environments.
16 April 202118 June 2021 Turning Wood Into Plastic Completely degrading after three months, the bioplastic can be broken back down into the slurry by mechanical stirring
31 March 202118 June 2021 Emballator Innovation Center is testing new bio-based material A bio-based material made from lignin, a residual product from Scandinavian woods, is being tested at Emballator Innovation Center for packagings
26 March 20219 September 2021 Chemicals and Materials for the Future: Renewable Materials Conference 2021 – Final Program Which renewable materials are solutions that meet the needs of future societies? As a response to this challenging question, nova-Institute has decided to unite all relevant industries in the new “Renewable Materials Conference”, May 18–20, 2021, featuring a unique concept to present all renewable material solutions at one event: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled.
25 March 20219 September 2021 From sawdust to ethanol and green chemicals Sekab will revolutionize the way we look at saw dust and soft wood residue
22 March 202117 March 2021 Lignin aus Pflanzen: Auf dem Holzweg Der Stoff war lange nur Abfallprodukt oder Füllstoff. Das Start-up LignoPure will Lignin zum hochwertigen Baustein für Kosmetika und Lebensmittel machen
19 March 202116 March 2021 Zelcor – Zero Waste Ligno-Cellulosic Biorefineries by Integrated Lignin Valorisation EU project Zelcor ended after four and a half years
18 March 202115 March 2021 Pflanzliche Proteine feiern Comeback in der Chemieindustrie Forschergruppe hat Rapsproteine derart modifiziert, dass am Ende des Projekts bioabbaubare Folien, Faserplatten sowie Bindemittel entstanden sind
10 March 20215 March 2021 Bioraffinerien in der Kreislaufwirtschaft Die Konferenz „BIO-raffiniert“ stellte diesmal Reststoffe, Bioabbaubarkeit und innovative Prozesse in den Mittelpunkt
Vegetable proteins replace petroleum-based raw materials The aim of the TeFuProt project is to shift away from petroleum and make more use of renewable raw materials
Pflanzliche Proteine ersetzen erdölbasierte Rohstoffe Ziel des Projekts TeFuProt: die Abkehr vom Erdöl, hin zu nachwachsenden Rohstoffen
4 March 20211 March 2021 RenCom starts the production of its durable biomaterial with ZSK technology Using Coperion’s ZSK twin screw extruder technology lignin can be transformed into durable, reusable biomaterial
RenCom startet Produktion seines langlebigen Biowerkstoffs mit ZSK-Technologie Die Coperion Doppelschneckenextruder-Technologie kann Lignin in einen haltbaren, wiederverwendbaren Biowerkstoff umwandeln
Groundbreaking Research into White-Rot Fungi Proves Its Value in Carbon Sequestration from Lignin The researchers also highlight that this work is just the beginning of a broad area towards discovering new enzymes and pathways and better understanding carbon flux in these organisms
3 March 202126 February 2021 TECNARO EU Projekt – SWEETWOODS Bioraffinerie produziert erste Tonnen hochreines Lignin Das EU Projekt SWEETWOODS hat seine ersten Meilensteine erreicht. Es stehen Proben von hochreinem Lignin und Holzzucker im Tonnenmaßstab zur Verfügung
Biobasierte Kunststoff-Verpackungen Verpackungslösungen aus Kunststoff können durchaus nachhaltig sein – und gleichzeitig die hohen Anforderungen in der Nahrungsmittel- und Pharmaindustrie erfüllen
2 March 202125 February 2021 New technology to transform plant materials into a wide range of products Bloom Biorenewables develops biomass-based plastics
1 March 20219 September 2021 Bio-based polymers workshop on 29 March 2021: These 7 innovations bring us closer to a carbon-neutral economy Atmospheric CO2 will keep on climbing higher and higher if we don’t stop using fossil resources. How to make the switch to renewable carbon instead? The free online workshop on 29 March will present seven options.
26 February 202123 February 2021 Termite gut microbes could aid biofuel production Researchers have found that microbes from the guts of certain termite species can help break down lignin, a particularly tough polymer in straw
23 February 202118 February 2021 SWEETWOODS delivers first tons of high purity lignin and wood sugars One of the goals of the SWEETWOODS project is to establish markets for lignin and sugar-based platform chemicals
Durchsichtiges Holz: Forscher entwickeln alternativen Baustoff für Innenräume Mit Chemikalien kann das Lignin des Holzes in einem aufwändigen und energieintensiven Prozess aus dünnen Holzschichten gewaschen werden
12 February 20219 February 2021 Could lab-grown plant tissue ease the environmental toll of logging and agriculture? MIT researchers grow structures made of wood-like plant cells in a lab, hinting at the possibility of more efficient biomaterials production
Wood can easily be turned transparent to make energy-saving windows University of Maryland researchers came up with a method that modifies the contained lignin instead of removing it completely
10 February 20215 February 2021 Avantium publishes its Sustainability Plan ‘Chain Reaction 2030’ – a pioneering roadmap for a fossil-free chemical industry
A mild way to upcycle plastics used in bottles into fuel and other high-value products The researchers developed a method to react simple hydrocarbon chains with hydrogen in the presence of noble-metal nanoparticles under mild conditions
5 February 20212 February 2021 Avantium provides update on the FDCA flagship plant final investment decision process Avantium's update on its final investment decision (FID) process concerning the construction of its FDCA flagship plant
2 February 202128 January 2021 World first: Bio-asphalt road in Vlissingen put into use The fact that the Netherlands is leading the way in making road construction more sustainable is partly due to the unique collaboration of partners
19 January 202119 January 2021 Cellulose fibres are virtually miracle materials – Almost endless possibilities and high market growth due to great demand! 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, 2-3 February (online event) – Cellulose fibres have a wide range of applications that are increasingly expanding. The markets are driven by technological developments and political framework conditions, especially bans and restrictions on plastics and increasing sustainability requirements.
14 January 202110 January 2021 UPM Biochemicals grows lignin business with new Domtar supply agreement This step enables UPM to expand its role in the growing lignin business and different application segments
16 December 202011 December 2020 Using lignin for greener asphalt New project using lignin extracted from black liquor as a binding agent in asphalt
Zelcor Summer School 2021 – 2nd edition – Postponed to 8-11 February online Zero waste biorefineries: value chain approach, methods, and processes for lignin upgrading
15 December 202010 December 2020 €7.5 million grant from National Programme Groningen confirmed Avantium getting support for the construction of a 5 kilotonnes FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) flagship plant, to be built in Delfzijl, Netherlands
14 December 20209 December 2020 More R&D Activities Open Up Lignin’s Feedstock Potential Innovative products derived from lignin range from chemical building blocks such as BTX aromatics to material for advanced applications in technical fields
11 December 20209 December 2020 Stora Enso invests in production line for granulated lignin The granulation plant will be located at Stora Enso’s Sunila Mill in Finland
26 November 20209 September 2021 UPM joins the Renewable Carbon Initiative to change the foundation of chemical industry Just as the energy industry is converting to renewable sources, renewable carbon will become the new foundation of chemical and material industries in the future
18 November 202016 November 2020 Additive Fertigung: Holzpaste ermöglicht umweltfreundlichen 3D-Druck In Freiburg ist ein additiver Werkstoff hauptsächlich auf Ligninbasis entwickelt worden, mit dem sich biologisch abbaubare Leichtbauteile drucken lassen
17 November 20209 November 2020 Luminescent wood could light up homes of the future Consumer demand for eco-friendly, renewable materials has driven researchers to investigate wood-based thin films for optical applications
Leuchtendes Holz könnte die Häuser der Zukunft erhellen Die Nachfrage der Verbraucher nach umweltfreundlichen, erneuerbaren Materialien hat Forscher dazu veranlasst, auf Holz basierende dünne Folien für optische Anwendungen zu untersuchen
16 November 202011 November 2020 Sekab is investing in its own technology: wants to build a production plant for green chemicals and biofuels New feasibility study will carefully and thoroughly investigate the conditions for the building of this new facility
11 November 20206 November 2020 Neue Lebensmittel-Verpackungen aus Pilzen und Algen Gern bio-basiert, aber neben Politik und Verbrauchern muss auch die Industrie ihren Teil leisten
2 November 202031 October 2020 Batterien mit pflanzenbasierten Elektrolyten auf dem Weg in die Praxis Batterie-Elektrolyte auf Basis von Lignin aus Holz wirtschaftlich herstellen
22 October 20202 December 2020 Biobasierte Additive für Kunststoffe Studie zeigt Stand, Potenziale und Forschungsbedarf auf
The construction of UPM’s innovative biochemicals facility starts in Germany The biorefinery investment of EUR 550 million is a major milestone in UPM’s strategic transformation
19 October 202017 October 2020 Dutch Zeeland premieres with first stretch of road paved with bio-asphalt Next Friday the first stretch of road will be constructed in Vlissingen with asphalt that uses plant-based material called lignin to replace petroleum-based bitumen