2 September 202431 August 2024 AustroCel plant die Produktion von Hydrogel-Granulat Anfang 2025 AustroCel investiert in die erstmalige industrielle Produktion eines neuartigen Hydrogels und revolutioniert damit die Landwirtschaft
AustroCel plans to produce hydrogel granulate in early 2025 CEO Kalt: „AustroCel invests in the first industrial production of a new type of biodegradable hydrogel, revolutionising agriculture“
23 August 202421 August 2024 Raízen and Vertoro join forces to enhance lignin’s value in advanced biofuels and chemical sectors Joint Development Agreement focuses on using the lignin from 2nd Generation Ethanol’s potential to produce additional waste-based sustainable solutions
20 August 202415 August 2024 Valorization of lignin from aqueous-based lignocellulosic biorefineries Valorization has potential to generate lignin feedstocks for production of sustainable feedstocks for manufacture of sustainable aviation biofuels, agricultural applications, and specialty products
16 August 202414 August 2024 Nokian Tyres’ Finnish factory earns ISCC PLUS certification that enables increasing the share of sustainable raw materials in tires Nokian Tyres’ factory in Nokia, Finland has obtained the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS. With the certification, Nokian Tyres is able to introduce new sustainable, ISCC PLUS certified raw materials in its tires
8 August 20246 August 2024 Next Stage of AGC Vinythai Collaboration with Michigan State University and allnex in Bio-based Epoxy Coating Development To increase the bio-based content of coatings and epoxy resins, AGC Vinythai worked with Prof. Nejad to explore the use of lignin as a bisphenol A (BPA) substitute for epoxy resin formulations
Bio-Fed: Neue biobasierte und biomassebilanzierte Compounds Das Kölner Unternehmen Bio-Fed, Zweigniederlassung der Akro-Plastic GmbH, hat unter dem Markennamen „M·Biobase“ eine neue Produktlinie eingeführt. Die Kunststoff-Compounds dieser Produktlinie werden teilweise oder vollständig aus biobasierten und/oder biomassebilanzierten Materialien hergestellt
24 July 202424 September 2025 Estonia’s First Green Asphalt Residential Area in Viimsi: A Collaboration between Capital Mill and Fibenol This bio-based raw material, powered by LIGNOVA lignin, partially replaces bitumen in asphalt mixes, enabling the reduction of Scope 3 emissions
23 July 202418 July 2024 ANDRITZ to supply world’s largest lignin production system to Södra pulp mill in Sweden Swedish forest industry group Södra has selected international technology group ANDRITZ to supply a complete solution for kraft lignin production to its Mönsterås pulp mill in Sweden
ANDRITZ liefert weltgrößte Lignin-Produktionsanlage an Södra-Zellstoffwerk in Schweden Der schwedische Forstindustrie-Konzern Södra hat den internationalen Technologiekonzern ANDRITZ mit der Lieferung einer Komplettlösung für die Produktion von Kraft-Lignin im Zellstoffwerk Mönsterås, Schweden, beauftragt
18 July 202415 July 2024 Recyclables from wood waste for energy storage and environmental technology Research team takes lignin waste from the timber industry to develop materials that can be used to build and recycle sustainable batteries
Wertstoffe aus Holz-Abfällen für Energiespeicher und Umwelttechnik Forschungsteam entwickelt aus Lignin-Abfällen der Holzwirtschaft Materialien, mit denen sich nachhaltige Batterien bauen und recyceln lassen
11 July 20249 July 2024 Efficient plastic-feeding fungi in freshwater ecosystems identified In recent years, researchers have shown that there are microfungi that can break down even complex polymers, making them suitable for bioremediation
Effiziente plastikfressende Pilze in Süßgewässern identifiziert In den letzten Jahren konnten Forscherinnen und Forscher bereits zeigen, dass es Mikropilze gibt, die auch komplexe Polymere zersetzen und damit für den biologischen Schadstoffabbau geeignet sind
8 July 20243 July 2024 Formulating a Greener Future – Chemical Recycling Solutions by RAMPF RAMPF’s Dr. Shakti Mukerjee will moderate the Panel discussion “Challenges in Polyurethane Recycling in the United States and How to Succeed on an Industrial Scale” at Foam Expo 2024
RAMPF: Chemisches Recycling für eine grünere Zukunft RAMPF’s Recycling-Experte Dr. Shakti Mukerjee moderiert auf der Foam Expo 2024 die Podiumsdiskussion „Challenges in PU Recycling in the United States and How to Succeed on an Industrial Scale“
5 July 20243 July 2024 New Energy Blue and ARCO/Murray Partner to Build Biomass Refineries to Produce Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals The partners plan to break ground later this year and start up the refinery in 2026
3 July 20243 July 2024 Natural Material Studio turns wood offcuts into biomaterials to “utilise the whole tree” Natural Material Studio used three methods to combine the sawdust with the natural binders
27 June 202421 June 2024 Rare Earths 85% Recyclable Thanks to Bacteria Efficient Recycling Process for Rare Earths Through Bioleaching and Bioaccumulation
Seltene Erden dank Bakterien zu 85% recycelbar Effiziente Recyclinglösung für Lithium-Ionen-Batterien durch Biolaugung
25 June 202423 June 2024 Enzymes Instead of Cyanide: Researchers Develop Biocatalytic Process for Nitrile Production The prevalent production process used so far has required a chemical reaction of certain molecules with highly toxic cyanide
Enzyme statt Zyanid: Forschende entwickeln biokatalytisches Verfahren für Nitrilherstellung Das bisher gängige Herstellungsverfahren benötigte eine chemische Reaktion bestimmter Moleküle mit hochgiftigem Zyanid
19 June 202418 June 2024 The Renewable Materials Conference Hits the Mark Again 440 participants discussed the defossilisation of the chemical and materials industry through biomass, CO2 and recycling. The audience voted for the "Renewable Material of the Year 2024": Acetic acid from CO2 by Danish start-up Again wins 1st price
Erneut ein Volltreffer: Die Renewable Materials Conference 440 Teilnehmer diskutierten über die Defossilisierung der Chemie- und Werkstoffindustrie durch Biomasse, CO2 und Recycling. Das Publikum wählte außerdem den Gewinner des Preises "Renewable Material of the Year 2024": Essigsäure aus CO2 des dänischen Start-ups Again
18 June 202413 June 2024 Engineered Bacteria for Sustainable Biorefining from Sorghum Biomass Converting lignin into valuable products is one of the keys to making plant-based products a cost-competitive alternative to fossil fuels and petrochemicals
12 June 20245 June 2024 8th PLA World Congress again a great success All about innovation, applications, markets, and end-of-life of PLA was the foundation of a successful 8th PLA World Congress on May 28 and 29
27 May 202421 May 2024 CSUFT-led team creates novel flame-retardant, smoke-suppressing, and superhydrophobic transparent bamboo for future glasses In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in transparent wood products, thanks to their remarkable features like high transparency, excellent mechanical strength, and superior thermal insulation properties
13 May 20247 May 2024 Functionalized Chitosan as a Biobased Flocculant for the Treatment of Complex Wastewater Flocculants cause suspended solids to agglomerate into larger flocs, which sink to the bottom or can be filtered – the water becomes clear again
Funktionalisiertes Chitosan als biobasiertes Flockungsmittel für die Aufbereitung komplexer Abwässer Flockungsmittel bewirken, dass Schwebstoffe zu größeren Flocken agglomerieren, welche zu Boden sinken oder abfiltriert werden können – das Wasser wird wieder klar
26 April 202424 April 2024 Using CO2 and biomass, FAMU-FSU researchers find path to more environmentally friendly recyclable plastics Using depolymerization, the researchers can convert polymers to pure monomers, which is the key to the high quality of the recycled material
18 April 202415 April 2024 Avocado tree waste used to make sustainable food packaging A material derived from avocado pruning waste and bio-polyethylene combines high strength with biodegradability
12 April 20247 April 2024 Algae asphalt paves way for cleaner roads 60 million tons of hot-mix asphalt pavement laid on the road each year in the US alone and the scale of the asphalt hazard is likely to be enormous
10 April 20244 April 2024 UPM launches new biostimulant product range as a long-term solution for sustainable agriculture Proven benefits for a broad range of crops cultivated in fields and greenhouses with a significantly optimized environmental footprint compared to incumbent fossils-based products
5 April 20244 April 2024 Thermal Solutions for Green Buildings The BIOBUILD project will design and showcase protype wooden houses with innovative wallboards and parquet and evaluate energy saving performance as well as recyclability in Sweden and Spain
Rice researchers develop 3D-printed wood from its own natural components Researchers at Rice University have unlocked the potential to use 3D printing to make sustainable wood structures, offering a greener alternative to traditional manufacturing methods
3 April 202427 March 2024 CO2-negative construction thanks to new composite material A new composite material is finding its way into the construction industry. Made from natural stone, carbon fibers and biochar, it is an alternative to reinforced concrete. It is characterized by a particularly good CO2 balance
CO2-negatives Bauen durch neuartigen Verbundwerkstoff Ein neuer Verbundwerkstoff hält Einzug in die Bauindustrie. Hergestellt aus Naturstein, Carbonfasern und Biokohle ist er eine Alternative zu Stahlbeton. Eine besonders gute CO2-Bilanz zeichnet ihn aus
21 March 202415 March 2024 Avantium: Finanzierung des neuen FDCA-Werkes gesichert 80 Prozent des Erlöses aus der Kapitalerhöhung werden für die Fertigstellung und Inbetriebnahme der FDCA-Anlage und der dort genutzten YXY-Technologie an Dritte verwendet, verbleibende Mittel fließen u.a. in die Gewinnung von Glycolsäure und anderer Rohstoffe aus CO2
20 March 202418 March 2024 Focus on additives: Fully bio-based and solvent-free polyester polyol for two-component polyurethane coatings In this work, the development of fully bio-based and solvent-free polyester polyol used for two-component polyurethane coatings on industrial scale is presented
14 March 202410 March 2024 The PROSPLIGN project: Fundacion MEDINA participates as a partner in the launch of a €3.4 Million Project on Lignin Bioprospecting Kicking off a €3.4 Million Project on Lignin Bioprospecting
Neues EU-Projekt gestartet Hauptziel des Projekts PROSPLIGN ist die Erforschung des bioaktiven Potenzials von Lignin – einem natürlichen, reichlich vorhandenen und nachhaltigen Biopolymer
13 March 20248 March 2024 British cleantech Sonichem secures €1.4 million to convert sawdust into high-value bio-based chemicals The investment will be used to further develop its technology and finalise plans for a biorefinery plant — the first of its kind
12 March 20247 March 2024 Does This Patent Signal a Turning Point in Sustainable Plastics? The new US patent for a “lignin-based bioplastic material” is restrictive in its wording, but the process has potential to be far-reaching
7 March 20247 March 2024 Biodegradable materials: Packaged in beer Empa researchers have extracted nanocellulose from a waste product of beer brewing and processed it into an aerogel. The high-quality biodegradable material could be used in food packaging
Bioabbaubare Materialien: In Bier verpackt Empa-Forschende haben aus einem Abfallprodukt der Bierbrauerei Nanocellulose gewonnen und diese zu einem Aerogel verarbeitet. Der hochwertige Werkstoff könnte in Lebensmittelverpackungen zum Einsatz kommen
5 March 202429 February 2024 Neue biobasierte Hartschäume aus Ligninsulfonaten für die Automobilindustrie Forschungsverbund mit Beteiligung der Volkswagen AG entwickelt Schäume mit einem Ligninanteil von über 90 Prozent für Kernelemente von Pkw-Stoßfängern
29 February 202426 February 2024 Plant waste for adhesives and packaging with mechanochemistry The FUSTARISE Project, promoted by AIMPLAS aims to find more sustainable solutions to give plant waste from agriculture and forestry a second life in the form of sustainable bio-based products such as capsules and adhesives
23 February 202420 February 2024 Inexpensive, carbon-neutral biofuels are finally possible In addition to better lignin utilization the innovative biomass pretreatment technology also proposes to produce renewable chemicals
Kostengünstige, kohlenstoffneutrale Biokraftstoffe sind endlich möglich Innovative Biomasse-Vorbehandlungstechnologie sieht neben einer besseren Ligninverwertung auch die Produktion von erneuerbaren Chemikalien vor