7 March 20232 March 2023 Neuer Katalysator erleichtert das Upcycling, das Recycling und den biologischen Abbau von Einwegkunststoffen Revolutionärer Durchbruch: Der Katalysator verwandelt Motoröl, Plastik und Erdgas in nachhaltige Materialien
31 January 202326 January 2023 New hybrid catalyst could help decarbonization and make ethylene production more sustainable Ames Laboratory scientists together with others from several Universities developed a way to use carbon dioxide as a feedstock powered by electricity
3 May 202227 April 2022 ISU team receives XPRIZE Carbon Removal milestone award for innovative vision to remove carbon from the atmosphere The scientists have developed a new kind of self-heating pyrolyzer, improving its cost-effectiveness and environmental performance
28 February 202228 February 2022 Ein “relativ einfacher” Durchbruch macht den Zugriff auf gespeicherten Wasserstoff effizienter Neuer Katalysator extrahiert Wasserstoff einfach und effizient aus Wasserstoffspeichern
A “fairly simple” breakthrough makes accessing stored hydrogen more efficient New catalyst extracts hydrogen from hydrogen storage materials easily and efficiently
11 November 20209 September 2021 U.S. Department of Energy Announces $27 Million in Plastics Recycling Research and Development All new projects will help improve existing recycling processes that break plastics into chemical building blocks, which can then be used to make new products
11 February 20206 February 2020 All things considered, wooden pallets are more eco-friendly than plastic pallets Penn State researchers compared the long-term performance of treated wooden and plastic pallets through a detailed, cradle-to-grave life-cycle assessment
14 November 20199 September 2021 Cellulose car, fermentation for fragrances, world’s 1st solar hydrogen electrolysis facility, green tea leather alternative, hydrogen from CO2 and more The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of November 7th
27 June 201924 June 2019 Iowa State researchers studying slow-release fertilizer to feed crops, improve water quality Iowa State University researchers weren’t looking for a slow-release fertilizer that could feed crops while protecting water quality, but they may have found one
4 March 201926 February 2019 Grow your own bioplastic home, avocado-pit bioplastic, Arla and UPM’s wood-based dairy packaging, PHA bioplastic water bottle and more The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of February 20th
28 February 201926 February 2019 Attis Announces R&D Partnership with Iowa State University for Lignin-Based Carbon Fiber Partnership to Advance Carbon Fiber Research for Use in Major Industries
15 January 20195 January 2019 Researchers develop, test new system for making biorenewable chemicals Researchers will test a new way of producing biobased chemicals that’s backed by 10 years of working in laboratories, partnering with industries and launching startups
6 November 201831 October 2018 Pyromaniax Unbound There’s some evidence mounting around the world about the cost of other catalytic pyrolysis reactors and systems, via the disclosures in academic literature. What’s the state of play?
19 January 201828 April 2018 Review: The Potential of Cold Plasma for Safe and Sustainable Food Production Diversity of action-mechanisms of cold plasma and its flexibility as a standalone technology provide a rich resource for driving innovative solutions
11 September 20177 September 2017 New molecules, innovation, value Scientists are proposing a new model for creating, applying and commercializing chemicals made from corn stalks, wood chips and other sources of biomass
24 August 201722 August 2017 Major study says “Cut cellulosic ethanol out”, RFA says “No Way Jose” Iowa State University researchers stated, that we increase ethanol production but decrease biodiesel and totally eliminate cellulosic ethanol in future mandates
23 May 201719 May 2017 The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioprivileged Molecules and creating value from biomass Presentation given at ABLC 2017 is looking at petroleum’s platform molecules and the advantaged alternatives available via biomass
19 May 201728 April 2018 The Digest’s 2017 Muti-Slide Guide to Bioprivileged Molecules and creating value from biomass Iowa State professor Brett Shanks head of the Center for Biorenewable Chemicals looking at petroleum’s platform molecules and the advantaged alternatives available via biomass
9 December 20167 December 2016 The Bioeconomy in a World Without Carbon Pollution Scientist concludes that, with smart land use strategies, the bioeconomy need not be a zero-sum game
29 November 201623 November 2016 Iowa State University scientists explore environmental advantages of horticultural bioplastics They found bioplastic containers have the potential to offer another major advantage that petroleum products can’t: the ability to self-fertilize plants
30 May 201625 May 2016 Solving the biomass puzzle A group of researchers at Iowa State University and the U.S Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory hope to develop the pieces of the biomass puzzle
8 April 201615 February 2018 Laurel BioComposite Receives BPI Certification for Bio-Res PLA Company developed and commercialised robust plant-based alternative to petroleum-based plastic
22 March 201621 March 2016 Iowa Senate OKs subsidy for renewable chemical industry Legislation aiming to attract investments in renewable chemical manufacturing and advanced biorefining
24 February 201623 February 2016 Taking the Road Less Traveled Thousands of miles of roads await soy-based asphalt ingredient
23 February 201615 February 2016 Iowa State engineers develop hybrid technology to create biorenewable nylon The process “opens the door to the production of a broad range of compounds not accessible from the petrochemical industry"
28 August 201524 August 2015 Glucan Biorenewables: The Digest’s 2015 5-Minute Guide Glucan Biorenewables is producing furan derivatives from biomass
8 May 20157 May 2015 The DOE’s 12 Top Biobased Molecules – what became of them? Take a look back at a DOE paper that sparked so much interest
23 April 201515 February 2018 Researchers use plant oils for novel bio-based plastics Researchers have developed a new way to use plant oils like olive and linseed oil to create polyurethane, a plastic material used in everything from foam insulation panels to tires, hoses and sealants
18 March 201517 March 2015 The Iowa Renaissance: The Advanced Bioeconomy is on view in Iowa New technologies, new wealth, new jobs, falling emissions, a new energy security, bipartisanship, new hope — Communities of Progress are building. But will the presidential candidates see it?
2 December 20141 December 2014 New study: real-world data casts grave doubt on CARB, EPA land use models ISU says ILUC models not showing the real picture
25 November 201424 November 2014 Iowa State University researchers hope to make bioplastic adhesives stick in the marketplace The ISU research team is turning waste into a co-product stream for a cheaper, more environmentally friendly alternative to the acrylic adhesives
27 October 201424 October 2014 Harvesting corn stover in sustainable ways POET-DSM announced five years’ nutrient data gathered at its Project LIBERTY site in Emmetsburg
18 September 201417 September 2014 USDA boosts corn, soybean harvest to new records Farmers are expected to harvest nearly 14.4 billion bushels of corn, up from last year's 13.9 billion bushel record
31 July 201430 July 2014 Iowa State University agronomist says miscanthus would yield more biomass than originally thought in Iowa soil Miscanthus could have a major role to play in the future of Iowa agriculture
15 May 201414 May 2014 Hungary relies on the bioeconomy to grow Recent study delivers an insight into the emerging field of bioeconomy
5 February 20144 February 2014 The fast pyrolysis Iowa State engineers upgrade pilot plant for better studies of advanced biofuels
31 January 201430 January 2014 It’s 2014: Feel the pressure, turn up the heat, and get cracking Hydrotreating, catalytic cracking, pyrolysis, metathesis, supercritical, and catalytic reforming
12 November 201311 November 2013 The blame game Renewables experts, oil refiners trade barbs on impact of rising renewable fuel mandates
15 October 201318 January 2018 Iowa State building research and development program for bioplastics Scientists conducting research in the framework of a five-year study of the production and performance of different kinds of bioplastic pots
25 July 2013 DOE and USDA announce $10 million for biomass genomics research Agriculture and Energy Departments announce new investments to drive innovations in biofuels and biobased products
23 April 2013 80% of Consumers Want to Buy “Green” Products Roundtable Discussion was Moderated by Brent Erickson, Consulting Editor of Industrial Biotechnology
26 March 2013 Biorefinery 2015 – The Shape of advanced biofuels to come – Part II Consideration of a number of new technologies that redefine our notions about the scope and costs
25 March 2013 Biorefinery 2015 – transformations in biofuels costs, financing The first wave of cellulosic biofuels projects are now reaching completion
21 February 201318 January 2018 Iowa State wins grant for new bioplastics center CB2 - Collaboration between Iowa State and UMass Lowell to research on bioplastics and biocomposites
14 December 2012 USDA Grants Support Sustainable Bioenergy Production USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awards $10M for bioenergy, biobased products
4 December 2012 Order of importance: Study finds prioritizing rather than canvassing entire plant genome may lead to improved crops
30 November 2012 DuPont breaks ground on world’s largest Cellulosic Biorefinery 30 million gallon plant in Nevada, Iowa will expand central Iowa’s energy exports, add to local grower economy
10 July 2012 R&D/Leverage Helps Iowa State University Bring Largest-Ever Bioplastics Program To Life Iowa State University leads eco-research effort to convert the $7.12 billion/year specialty crops industry to biodegradable, non-petroleum based containers
6 July 2012 Significant Potential to boost Global Crop Production Therefore Bullish Markets are not a Given
