10 March 20159 March 2015 NREL refines method to convert lignin to nylon precursor Recent findings published in Energy & Environmental Science
27 February 201526 February 2015 New catalyst to create chemical building blocks from biomass Potential for mass use of lignin as feedstock for production of basic aromatic chemicals
Green chemistry: it is about the oxygen Fermentation technology development to perform oxygen reactions safer in one step
26 February 201526 February 2015 Wood biorefinery has an enormous potential Finnish VTT researcher showed the vast range of products to recover by wood biorefinery
23 February 201522 February 2015 Cable announces £20 million for UK industrial biotechnology Business Secretary unveiles the winners of a multi-million-pound competition to bring innovative UK biotechnology projects to market.
From waste to value: Capabilities of biogas-producing microorganisms are underestimated ATB’s junior research group APECS to explore the liquid by-products of thermochemical biomass conversion
Wie aus Schadstoffen Wertstoffe werden: Fähigkeit biogasbildender Mikroorganismen unterschätzt Nachwuchsgruppe APECS am ATB erforscht flüssige Nebenprodukte aus der thermochemischen Umwandlung von Biomasse
6 February 20155 February 2015 AudioQuest NightHawk Kopfhörer mit Kopfhörermuscheln aus TECNAROs “Flüssigem Holz” ARBOFORM® bei der Consumer Electronics Show 2015 in Las Vegas geehrt Kopfhörer ist erhältlich ab März / April 2015
AudioQuest NightHawk headphones, with earcups made of TECNARO’s “Liquid Wood” ARBOFORM®, honored at 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Headphones will be available beginning March/April 2015
30 January 201529 January 2015 A U.S. biorefinery industry is emerging Bioindustry needs to have facilities that focus on high-value-added bioproducts such as chemical intermediates and specialty chemicals
23 January 201522 January 2015 New conversion process turns biomass ‘waste’ into lucrative chemical products Researchers found a chemical catalyst and heat to convert lignin into valuable chemical commodities
Scientists degrade nappies using mushrooms Mexican researchers found a way to compost diapers and to get coincidental a rich protein feed
Exhibitors in the ‘NPE2015 Startup Garage’ will offer innovations on the cutting edge of polymer technology Selected thus far are twelve startups with promising developments in graphenes, bioplastics, recycling, 3D printing, and other technologies of timely importance
22 January 201521 January 2015 Forscher wollen Carbonfasern aus Lignin zur Marktreife weiter entwickeln Fasern aus Lignin könnten deutlich günstiger als solche aus fossilen Rohstoffen sein
15 January 201514 January 2015 Biokunststoffe für Anwendungen in der Elektronikindustrie Fraunhofer IZM testet neue Anwendungsfelder im Projekt "e-Lignin"
Biorizon event shows growing interest in biobased aromatics Conclusions from the well-attended event The Profitable Future of Biobased Aromatics in Bergen op Zoom
13 January 201512 January 2015 WPC-Branche erlebt neuerlichen Aufschwung AMI-Conference mit über 150 internationalen Teilnehmern sehr gut besucht
WPC industry experiences new upsurge AMI Conference very well attended with more than 150 international participants
16 December 201413 December 2014 The Future of Renewable Chemicals Perspectives on the future of renewable chemicals: Insight to the similarities and differences among DuPont, BASF, and Green Biologics
12 December 201411 December 2014 WPC-Branche erlebt Aufschwung AMI WPC-Conference mit Live-Vorführungen im Technikum von Battenfeld-Cincinnati
8 December 20145 December 2014 Bioasphalt with lignin in Zeeland Biobased Infra project comprises various forms of cooperation on applying biobased (green) materials in infrastructure
3 December 20146 January 2015 New plastic that disappears when you want it to Discovery could lead to plastic that can be broken down when exposed to a specific type of light
20 November 201418 November 2014 Biome provides Q3 update on bioplastics development Company explored options of scale-up for the production of bacterially derived lignin-based alternatives for use in bioplastics manufacturing
17 November 201414 November 2014 Zwei europäische Demonstrationsprojekte sollen Biomassevergasung wettbewerbsfähiger machen Gasaufbereitung und Teerreformer für Synthesegas
14 November 201413 November 2014 Queensland research: Waterproofing invention ticks all the boxes for sustainability Lignin-based formulation on food packaging as alternative to cardboard waste
10 November 201410 November 2014 New process transforms wood, crop waste into valuable chemicals Wisconsin University researchers found cost effective way to generate value from lignin
4 November 20143 November 2014 Critics respond to study claiming poor GHG performance of cellulosic biofuels GCR notifying that using corn crop residue to make ethanol under some conditions can generate more greenhouse gases than gasoline
3 November 201416 December 2014 New Methodology for Techno-Economic Evaluations of Innovative Industrial Processes by nova-Institute (nTEE) nova-paper #5 on bio-based economy
MIMOSA: a Biorefinery concept for protein-rich by-products Residual lignin fraction to be suitable as feedstock for sustainable electricity and heat production
Mit Enzymen Synthetik-Fasern polieren Polymere mithilfe von geeigneten Enzymen veredeln und so die Basis für innovative Produkte schaffen
29 October 201428 October 2014 New catalyst could improve biofuels production WSU researchers to use iron along with tiny amount of palladium to serve as a catalyst
Advanced networking report Biobased Economy Meeting even was number two of the trending topics on Twitter in the Netherlands
28 October 201427 October 2014 Industrial biotechnology: a challenging change to the raw material base Increasing rivalry for renewable resources requires reorganization of material flows
Industrielle Biotechnologie: Schwieriger Wechsel der Rohstoffbasis Verschärfte Konkurrenz um nachwachsende Rohstoffe erfordert Neuordnung von Stoffströmen
27 October 201424 October 2014 European project BIOCORE leads to new industrial applications for lignocellulosic biomass Lignin and hemicellulose components to be used for a variety of interesting biobased products
24 October 201424 October 2014 Singapore scientists troubleshoot protein-based bioplastics production NUIS research to improve the performance of bioplastics with protein-based plastics and addition of lignin
22 October 201421 October 2014 Wageningen UR: New method helps entrepreneurs in setting up bio-based production Bio-based chains assisting to set up a bio-based production locally or for export
21 October 201420 October 2014 Crude mushroom solution to degrade micropollutants and increase the performance of biofuel cells Four researchers have been awarded the 2014 Huber Technology Prize “Future Water”
Pilzsuppe als Kläranlage und Biobrennstoffzelle Enzymkomplex aus Baumpilz baut Wasserschadstoffe ab und verbessert Leistung in Brennstoffzelle
17 October 201416 October 2014 Pilotbioraffinerie erzeugt Zucker und Lignin für Kunststoffe, Schäume und Harze Positive ökologische Effekte. Wettbewerbsfähige Kosten erwartet.
16 October 201416 October 2014 Biobased Delta European chemical ‘sweet spot’ Innovative dutch companies to jointly develop biobased materials, chemicals and coatings
15 October 201414 October 2014 Weizenstroh als Quelle für neue Biokunststoffe Neues Verfahren konvertiert Biomasse fast vollständig in Lignin und Saccharide
10 October 20149 October 2014 National Science Foundation awards $741,221 to cycleWood Solutions U of A-affiliated company has commercialized compostable lignin blends bag
9 October 20148 October 2014 Biorizon well on the way to the development of biobased aromatics Shared research centre developing aromatics from plant material or residues
6 October 20143 October 2014 Cellulosics and the EU: chasing higher rates, yields, and more value from lignin EU-scene is lively and well — greatly cheered by news of POET-DSM and Beta Renewables, openings at Abengoa Bioenergy and DuPont
30 September 201429 September 2014 Turning winery waste into biofuels Swinburne student breaks down woody material by using a 'cocktail' of fungi
29 September 201426 September 2014 „naro tech“ 2014: Neue Werkstoffe aus Biomasse bieten nachhaltige Alternativen Internationales Fachpublikum traf sich zum 10. Symposium für Werkstoffe aus Nachwachsenden Rohstoffen in Erfurt
22 September 201418 September 2014 Chempolis and NRL teams up for cellulosic ethanol production from bamboo in Assam MoU for producing biofuel ethanol with co-production of furfural and acetic acid from locally available cellulosic biomass
17 September 201416 September 2014 Purdue-based startup manufactures high-value fragrance chemicals, improves biofuel production A Purdue University innovator is commercializing technology that creates high-value, renewable chemicals used in the flavor and fragrance industry from wood lignin and that could make biofuel production more efficient
10 September 20149 September 2014 New process helps overcome obstacles to produce renewable fuels and chemicals Lignin valorization study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences