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12 November 20256 November 2025

Illinois researchers convert food waste into jet fuel, boosting circular economy

The researchers convert food waste into biocrude oil through a thermochemical conversion process called hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) to get the biocrude oil, and they identified cobalt molybdenum as the most effective commercially available catalyst

Forscher aus Illinois wandeln Lebensmittelabfälle in Flugzeugtreibstoff um und fördern so die Kreislaufwirtschaft

Durch einen thermochemischen Umwandlungsprozess, die so genannte hydrothermale Verflüssigung (HTL), werden die Lebensmittelabfälle in Bio-Brutöl umgewandelt und Kobalt-Molybdän als effektivster Katalysator entdeckt

25 April 202524 April 2025

Federal report spotlights urgent need for U.S. biomanufacturing – iFAB Tech Hub is ready to deliver

Developed with input from over 1,800 stakeholders, the report urges more than $15 billion in near-term funding and the creation of a national network of manufacturing facilities

18 December 202412 December 2024

Reimagining skin care: How bio-based succinic acid could transform cosmetics

Succinic acid is emerging as a pivotal ingredient in the skin care industry and is celebrated for its acne-fighting properties and skin-friendly profile. However, traditional production methods, reliant on petroleum, pose significant sustainability challenges and contribute to environmental concerns