11 November 20206 November 2020U.S. Department of Energy Announces $27 Million in Plastics Recycling Research and DevelopmentAll 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 2020All things considered, wooden pallets are more eco-friendly than plastic palletsPenn State researchers compared the long-term performance of treated wooden and plastic pallets through a detailed, cradle-to-grave life-cycle assessment
14 November 201912 November 2019Cellulose car, fermentation for fragrances, world’s 1st solar hydrogen electrolysis facility, green tea leather alternative, hydrogen from CO2 and moreThe Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of November 7th
27 June 201924 June 2019Iowa State researchers studying slow-release fertilizer to feed crops, improve water qualityIowa 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 2019Grow your own bioplastic home, avocado-pit bioplastic, Arla and UPM’s wood-based dairy packaging, PHA bioplastic water bottle and moreThe Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of February 20th
28 February 201926 February 2019Attis Announces R&D Partnership with Iowa State University for Lignin-Based Carbon FiberPartnership to Advance Carbon Fiber Research for Use in Major Industries
15 January 20195 January 2019Researchers develop, test new system for making biorenewable chemicalsResearchers 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 2018Pyromaniax UnboundThere’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 2018Review: The Potential of Cold Plasma for Safe and Sustainable Food ProductionDiversity 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 2017New molecules, innovation, valueScientists 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 2017Major 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 2017The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioprivileged Molecules and creating value from biomassPresentation given at ABLC 2017 is looking at petroleum’s platform molecules and the advantaged alternatives available via biomass
19 May 201728 April 2018The Digest’s 2017 Muti-Slide Guide to Bioprivileged Molecules and creating value from biomassIowa 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 2016The Bioeconomy in a World Without Carbon PollutionScientist concludes that, with smart land use strategies, the bioeconomy need not be a zero-sum game
29 November 201623 November 2016Iowa State University scientists explore environmental advantages of horticultural bioplasticsThey 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 2016Solving the biomass puzzleA 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 2018Laurel BioComposite Receives BPI Certification for Bio-Res PLACompany developed and commercialised robust plant-based alternative to petroleum-based plastic
22 March 201621 March 2016Iowa Senate OKs subsidy for renewable chemical industryLegislation aiming to attract investments in renewable chemical manufacturing and advanced biorefining
24 February 201623 February 2016Taking the Road Less TraveledThousands of miles of roads await soy-based asphalt ingredient
23 February 201615 February 2016Iowa State engineers develop hybrid technology to create biorenewable nylonThe process “opens the door to the production of a broad range of compounds not accessible from the petrochemical industry"
28 August 201524 August 2015Glucan Biorenewables: The Digest’s 2015 5-Minute GuideGlucan Biorenewables is producing furan derivatives from biomass
8 May 20157 May 2015The 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 2018Researchers use plant oils for novel bio-based plasticsResearchers 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 2015The Iowa Renaissance: The Advanced Bioeconomy is on view in IowaNew 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 2014New study: real-world data casts grave doubt on CARB, EPA land use modelsISU says ILUC models not showing the real picture
25 November 201424 November 2014Iowa State University researchers hope to make bioplastic adhesives stick in the marketplaceThe 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 2014Harvesting corn stover in sustainable waysPOET-DSM announced five years’ nutrient data gathered at its Project LIBERTY site in Emmetsburg
18 September 201417 September 2014USDA boosts corn, soybean harvest to new recordsFarmers 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 2014Iowa State University agronomist says miscanthus would yield more biomass than originally thought in Iowa soilMiscanthus could have a major role to play in the future of Iowa agriculture
15 May 201414 May 2014Hungary relies on the bioeconomy to growRecent study delivers an insight into the emerging field of bioeconomy
5 February 20144 February 2014The fast pyrolysisIowa State engineers upgrade pilot plant for better studies of advanced biofuels
31 January 201430 January 2014It’s 2014: Feel the pressure, turn up the heat, and get crackingHydrotreating, catalytic cracking, pyrolysis, metathesis, supercritical, and catalytic reforming
12 November 201311 November 2013The blame gameRenewables experts, oil refiners trade barbs on impact of rising renewable fuel mandates
15 October 201318 January 2018Iowa State building research and development program for bioplasticsScientists conducting research in the framework of a five-year study of the production and performance of different kinds of bioplastic pots
25 July 2013DOE and USDA announce $10 million for biomass genomics researchAgriculture and Energy Departments announce new investments to drive innovations in biofuels and biobased products
23 April 201380% of Consumers Want to Buy “Green” ProductsRoundtable Discussion was Moderated by Brent Erickson, Consulting Editor of Industrial Biotechnology
26 March 2013Biorefinery 2015 – The Shape of advanced biofuels to come – Part IIConsideration of a number of new technologies that redefine our notions about the scope and costs
25 March 2013Biorefinery 2015 – transformations in biofuels costs, financingThe first wave of cellulosic biofuels projects are now reaching completion
21 February 201318 January 2018Iowa State wins grant for new bioplastics centerCB2 - Collaboration between Iowa State and UMass Lowell to research on bioplastics and biocomposites
14 December 2012USDA Grants Support Sustainable Bioenergy ProductionUSDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awards $10M for bioenergy, biobased products
4 December 2012Order of importance:Study finds prioritizing rather than canvassing entire plant genome may lead to improved crops
30 November 2012DuPont breaks ground on world’s largest Cellulosic Biorefinery30 million gallon plant in Nevada, Iowa will expand central Iowa’s energy exports, add to local grower economy
10 July 2012R&D/Leverage Helps Iowa State University Bring Largest-Ever Bioplastics Program To LifeIowa State University leads eco-research effort to convert the $7.12 billion/year specialty crops industry to biodegradable, non-petroleum based containers
6 July 2012Significant Potential to boost Global Crop ProductionTherefore Bullish Markets are not a Given
Große Wachstumspotenziale in der globalen AgrarproduktionBoomende Agrarmärkte sind keine Selbstverständlichkeit
10 May 2012Developing Corn Stover as the Next Agricultural CommodityDuPont creates a new feedstock supply chain for cellulosic ethanol through a project in Iowa
23 February 2012USDA Certification Raises the Bar for Biobased ProductsConfusion by over 25,000 market bio-based products should be revealed
15 December 2011Project sheds new light on Medicinal Benefits of PlantsResearchers studied the genes and chemical composition of 14 plants known for their medicinal properties
21 November 2011Iowa State University scientists genetically increase algae biomass by more than 50 percentNew economic opportunities opening up
