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1 April 202626 March 2026

Nokian Tyres Betula

Konzeptreifen mit Birkenrinde-Rohmaterial

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27 March 202623 March 2026

Fraunhofer IAP ebnet Weg für »grüne« Carbonfasern

Biobasierte Carbonfasern geraten zunehmend in den Fokus, denn sie schonen Ressourcen, haben eine bessere CO2-Bilanz und machen die Wertschöpfungskette resilienter

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Fraunhofer IAP Paves the Way for “Green” Carbon Fibers

Bio-based carbon fibers are gaining increasing attention as they have a better CO2 balance, and make the value chain more resilient

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25 March 202620 March 2026

Energy storage breakthrough solves the fast-charging problem

Custom electrodes made from organic material prevent chemical breakdown at high voltages

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Durchbruch bei Energiespeichern löst das Schnelllade-Problem

Maßgeschneiderte Elektroden aus organischem Material verhindern chemischen Zerfall bei hohen Spannungen

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19 March 202613 March 2026

The bioeconomy in a world at war

Scaled biobased supply chains offer resilience under uncertainty

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27 February 202623 February 2026

Turning waste into power: scientists convert discarded phone batteries and industrial lignin into high-performance sodium battery materials

The approach could help lower manufacturing costs for sodium-ion batteries and increase their commercial viability

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26 February 202620 February 2026

Vom Strohhalm zum Kunststoff: Zellstoff-Nebenprodukt wird Basis für Nylon und Perlon

Im vom Bundesforschungsministerium geförderten Projekt „LiGNUM“ sollen von einem interdisziplinären Forschungsverbund unter Koordination von Christoph Wittmann an der Universität des Saarlandes Bakterien so manipuliert werden, dass sie in Bausteine für neue Kunststoffe umgewandelt werden können

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24 February 202618 February 2026

Metsä Group’s demo plant for a new lignin product starts up in Äänekoski

The lignin from the bioproduct mill’s production process as raw material has a nameplate capacity of two tons of a new type of lignin product per day

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10 February 20265 February 2026

New processes to manufacture sustainable bioplastics from agricultural waste and pruning residues

AIMPLAS is leading the BIOVALSA project, an initiative that seeks to develop alternative routes for recovering value from rice straw biomass, thereby avoiding the use of costly chemical compounds

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Lignin Industries launches bio-based elastomer to cut CO2 emissions

Renol® TPV achieves a groundbreaking 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional fossil-based TPV, helping industries meet decarbonization goals

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30 January 202628 January 2026

Safer receipt paper from wood

EPFL researchers have developed formulations for the kind of paper used in cash receipts or shipping tags using wood-based chemicals that reduces reliance on toxic bisphenols while keeping print performance

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Holzchemikalien ersetzen giftige Bisphenole in Kassenbons

Lignin macht Quittungen, Fahrkarten und Versandetiketten sicherer

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20 January 202615 January 2026

5 remarkable engineering innovations of 2025

From an autonomous drone system to wood that's stronger than steel and 6 times lighter

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13 January 20267 January 2026

UPM unlocks new bio-based markets as Leuna biorefinery produces its first commercial product

Consumer brands are interested in renewable materials that offer significant CO2saving potential

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UPM Biochemicals: Kommerzielle Produktion von Industrie-Zuckern in der Bioraffinerie Leuna gestartet – Einsatzmöglichkeiten in der Kunststoffindustrie 

Nach Angaben des Unternehmens besteht insbesondere bei Konsumgüterherstellern Interesse an Materialien mit deutlichem CO₂-Einsparpotenzial

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12 January 20266 January 2026

Mycelium-Based Biomaterials

Mycelium-based composites (MBCs) have emerged as a novel and disruptive class of biomaterials and mycelium transforms low-value organic byproducts into biodegradable, structurally robust materials with foam-like properties

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7 January 202620 December 2025

UPM launches UPM Circular Renewable Black- the first bio-based, NIR-detectable, carbon-negative pigment for premium packaging

UPM’s new pigment is derived from renewable lignin and certified by third-party standards, has full NIR detectability for efficient recycling and a carbon-negative footprint

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17 December 202515 December 2025

Lignin wird zu wertvollen Amiden – Forschenden gelingt nachhaltiger Durchbruch

Wichtige Bausteine für Arzneimittel, Agrochemikalien und moderne Materialien werden durch diese Rohbiomasse unter Anwendung verschiedener katalytischer Verfahren gewonnen

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19 November 202513 November 2025

UPM joins Cefic to strengthen the role of renewable chemistry in Europe

With its state-of-the-art biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, UPM is pioneering the production of wood-based biochemicals – renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials used in packaging, textiles, and automotive applications

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17 November 202512 November 2025

Smart cultivation on marginal lands for the development of sustainable materials from forest biomass

This report aims to deliver an overview of the current state and future trajectory of PLA, detailing its production technologies, industrial players, feedstock sources, market evolution, sustainability profile and some of the innovatives that are currently on going

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PIRELLI equips McLaren W1 with first supercar tyres made from more than 50% bio-based and recycled materials

Extreme performance meets tyre sustainability: the three bespoke tyres developed for McLaren’s latest supercar are made with over 50% bio-based and recycled materials1, as verified by a third party according to ISO 14021

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13 November 20257 November 2025

Sustainable batteries made from wood industry by-products

Fraunhofer researchers and their project partners are working on a sodium-ion battery system based on lignin, a by-product of the wood and pulp industry

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Nachhaltige Batterien aus Nebenprodukten der Holzindustrie

Fraunhofer-Forschende und ihre Projektpartner nutzen Lignin – ein Nebenprodukt der Holz- und Zellstoffindustrie – als Bestandteil eines Natrium-Ionen-Batteriesystems

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4 November 202530 October 2025

A computer mouse made of wood: Green electronics thanks to biodegradable circuit boards

Empa researchers have developed a biodegradable version - their biomaterial is based entirely on wood and can be processed into functional circuit boards for electronic devices

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Computermaus aus Holz: Grüne Elektronik dank biologisch abbaubaren Leiterplatten

Empa-Forschende haben eine biologisch abbaubare Variante entwickelt - ihr Biomaterial basiert vollständig auf Holz und lässt sich zu funktionierenden Platinen für elektronische Geräte verarbeiten

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3 November 202528 October 2025

Lignin valorization

There is still much work to be done before lignin-based products are commercialized, like ensuring consistent lignin supplies, achieving consistent quality and compatibility of end products with end-use applications

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22 October 202516 October 2025

Sustainable Plastics from Plants

TU Graz is coordinating the European B3PO Doctoral Network, which is developing innovative materials from plant by-products. The EU has supplied funding of EUR 4.3 million for the project

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Nachhaltige Kunststoffe aus Pflanzenresten

Die TU Graz koordiniert europäisches Doktorandennetzwerk B3PO zur Entwicklung innovativer Materialien aus pflanzlichen Reststoffen. Die EU fördert das Projekt mit 4,3 Millionen Euro

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20 October 202516 October 2025

Turning residual materials into resources: Bio-based adhesives for wood-based materials

In the “LowEPanel” research project, scientists at the Fraunhofer WKI testing formaldehyde-free adhesives made from lignin and hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) for the production of sustainable particle boards using regional wood residues

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Von Reststoffen zu Ressourcen: Biobasierte Klebstoffe für Holzwerkstoffe

Im Forschungsprojekt »LowEPanel« testen Forscher vom Fraunhofer-Institut WKI formaldehydfreie Klebstoffe aus Lignin und Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) zur Herstellung nachhaltiger Spanplatten aus regionalen Holzresten

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IFIB 2025, International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy

The presentations covered a wide range of bioeconomy subjects, as did the discussions - rom keynotes to innovations, from long-term strategies to concrete business cases

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7 October 20257 October 2025

Breaking the Bubbles of the Different Renewable Carbon Sectors to Enhance the Transformation of the European Chemical Industry

The Renewable Materials Conference opened up new avenues for the chemical industry in Europe. The three winners of the Innovation Award demonstrate the industry's potential for innovation: These include plasma technology for utilising waste and CO₂, white lignin for cosmetics and a bio-based solution for replacing PFAS and plastic in paper packaging

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Sektorgrenzen überwinden: Erneuerbarer Kohlenstoff als Treiber der Transformation der europäischen Chemieindustrie

Die Renewable Materials Conference zeigt neue Wege der chemischen Industrie in Europa auf. Die drei Gewinner des Innovationspreises verdeutlichen das Innovationspotenzial der Branche: Dazu gehören eine Plasmatechnologie zur Verwertung von Abfällen und CO₂, weißes Lignin für Kosmetika und eine bio-basierte Lösung, um PFAS und Kunststoffe in Papierverpackungen zu ersetzen

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30 September 202524 September 2025

Bringing Bio-Based into Green Public Procurement: Lessons from Catalonia and Zeeland

Bio-based solutions, made from renewable resources, offer practical alternatives that directly help reduce emissions, close material loops, and replace virgin raw materials with circular ones

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29 September 202523 September 2025

Repurposing wood waste for a clean, green alternative to fossil-based chemicals

The EU and Europe’s bio-based industries are tapping into the hidden potential of wood to replace fossil resources in the production of high-performance resins with a low carbon footprint.

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19 September 202518 September 2025

Solar Power Isn’t as Green as You Think. Scientists Have a Weird Fix: Onions

Ultraviolet rays actually break down components of solar panels over time, but red onion

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18 September 202512 September 2025

Hemp in the off-season: plant potential as a cover crop

Agronomic, environmental, and economic benefits make hemp a promising alternative in sustainable management

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15 September 202515 September 2025

The Future of Chemical Industry in Europe: Defossilised and Competitive, how this can work?

This is the key question that will be addressed at the Renewable Materials Conference, 22–24 September in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), and online

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3 September 20253 September 2025

Renewable Materials Conference 2025: Calling Brands, Start-ups and Chemical Companies to Shape the Future of Chemicals and Materials

There are less than three weeks left to register for the world's largest event on innovative and renewable chemicals and materials, fossil-free plastics, and related policies, which will take place from 22–24 September 2025 in Siegburg/Cologne, Germany

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Renewable Materials Conference 2025: Marken, Start-ups und Chemieunternehmen gestalten die Zukunft von Chemikalien und Materialien 

Nur noch knapp drei Wochen, um sich für die weltweit größte Veranstaltung zu innovativen und erneuerbaren Chemikalien und Materialien, fossilfreien Kunststoffen und die damit verbundenen politischen Leitlinien anzumelden, die vom 22. bis 24. September 2025 in Siegburg bei Köln stattfinden wird

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Rise of Bio-based Chemicals: Hype or Game-Changer?

Dr. Sangeeta Srivastava, Executive Director, Godavari Biorefineries - The latest BioE3 policy builds the framework for high-performance biomanufacturing to propel the development and production

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26 August 202520 August 2025

Enhancing cellulose-rich polylactic acid (PLA)-rice residue-reinforced sustainable biocomposites

Influence of chemical pretreatments on strengthening the thermomechanical properties of biocomposite materials

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21 August 202518 August 2025

Biomaterials enter the space age

Biomaterials could support safer and more sustainable space travel

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15 August 202514 August 2025

Challenge and opportunity of developing a lignin supply chain

‘Basal lignin’, which refers to lignin that has been extracted but not further modified, varies widely in properties and therefore also in quality depending on the extraction process

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Leaf-inspired design brings bioplastics to the big leagues

Adding cellulose makes bioplastics biodegradable, stronger

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14 August 202512 August 2025

artimeltrepulpable – Paper recycling without adhesive residues

artimeltrepulpable is a hot melt adhesive solution that can be filtered out from paper pulp as a compact adhesive mass during the repulping process right at the start of recycling. The pulp is then suitable for the production of high-quality, visually flawless recycled paper

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artimeltrepulpable – Papierrecycling ohne Klebstoffrückstände

Mit artimeltrepulpable liegt eine Schmelzklebstoff-Lösung vor, die sich beim Repulping-Prozess bereits zu Beginn des Recyclingvorgangs als kompakte Klebstoffmasse aus der Pulpe herausfiltern lässt, die nachher für die Produktion von qualitativ hochwertigem, optisch einwandfreiem Recyclingpapier geeignet ist

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13 August 202512 August 2025

Solar goes biobased

Biomaterials could minimise the environmental impacts of solar panels

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25 July 202526 September 2025

Estonia’s largest festival pilots sustainable biowaste collection bags from local woody biomass

Estonia’s XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Festival, “Iseoma”, piloted sustainable biowaste collection bags made from local woody biomass, showcasing innovation in action. Here’s the story behind this collaboration, take a look!