27 March 202322 March 2023 Pilz weist Weg zu stärkeren, leichteren Werkstoffen Die neu entdeckten Eigenschaften des Zunderschwamms bieten Inspiration zu biologisch abbaubaren Alternativen für gängige Kunststoffe und andere Materialien
16 February 202314 February 2023 Cellulose Fibres Conference on 8-9 March 2023 in Cologne and online Session on Sustainability and Environmental Impacts - Sustainability and Concern for Environmental Impact are Driving Developments in the Textile Industry
7 February 20232 February 2023 Making a materials leap – using biologically inspired protein building blocks to rival plastics Novel protein-based materials of the future using synthetic biology and industrial biotechnology, surpass most of their man-made counterparts
6 February 20231 February 2023 AIMPLAS collaborates in a new European project to make blueprint for reducing textile waste by 80% The tExtended project started last December and will achieve this objective by developing and demonstrating effective textile recovery, waste valorization and recycling processes
2 February 20237 February 2023 From Fibre Production to Recycling and Policy – The Final Program of the Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023 International experts will discuss hot topics along the entire cellulose fibre value chain at the upcoming Cellulose Fibres Conference, 8–9 March 2023 in Cologne and online
Von der Faserproduktion über Recycling bis hin zu politischen Rahmenbedingungen – Das finale Programm der Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023 Internationale Experten und Expertinnen diskutieren auf der kommenden Cellulose Fibres Conference vom 8. bis 9. März 2023 in Köln und online aktuelle Themen entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette der Cellulosefasern
1 February 20231 February 2023 Bio-basierte Systeme durch verständliche Verbraucherkommunikation stärken – Das 3-CO Projekt Im Februar 2023 startet das Horizon Europe Forschungsprojekt 3-CO, das darauf abzielt, Konsum nachhaltiger zu gestalten und die Leistung und die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit europäischer bio-basierter Systeme zu verbessern. Hauptaugenmerk liegt dabei auf verbesserten verbraucherorientierten Kennzeichnungs- und Zertifizierungssysteme für industrielle bio-basierte Produkte
21 December 202219 December 2022 Using CO₂ emissions from industry to make climate-friendly plastics VTT launches project to manufacture polymers using captured CO2 from forest industry and incinerated waste
14 December 20229 January 2023 The Success Story of Cellulose Fibres Continues – First Peaks Into the Program of the Upcoming Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023 Available The Presentations Will Introduce the Latest Development in the Sustainable Circular Industry. 8-9 March, 2023 in Cologne, Germany and Online
Die Erfolgsgeschichte der Cellulosefasern schreitet fort – Erste Einblicke in das Programm der kommenden Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023 (CFC) verfügbar Die Vorträge stellen die neuesten Entwicklungen der nachhaltigen Kreislaufwirtschaft vor. 8.-9. März 2023 in Köln und online
6 December 20221 December 2022 Einwegkarton aus Pappe oder Mehrwegsteige aus Kunststoff – welche Verpackung ist nachhaltiger? m Auftrag der Stiftung Initiative Mehrweg hat das Fraunhofer-Institut für Umwelt-, Sicherheits- und Energietechnik UMSICHT die „Studie zu kunststoffbasierten Mehrwegsystemen in einer circular economy“ durchgeführt
Single-use cardboard boxes or reusable plastic crates — which type of packaging is more sustainable? The Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT carried out the "Study on plastic-based reusable systems in a circular economy" on behalf of the Stiftung Initiative Mehrweg
22 November 202217 November 2022 Bioeconomy 2.0: Creating a bio-based, resilient future Ali Harlin, research professor at Finland’s VTT research centre in an interview about the potential benefits of bio-based materials for the packaging industry, the impact of current solutions and some of the main challenges
31 October 202226 October 2022 Putting microbes to work and turning carbon from plastic waste into biodegradable material Kari Koivuranta and Jukka Niskanen share how the VTT iBEX innovation programme is developing the process of breaking down plastic waste with microbes
28 September 202223 September 2022 Plastics to virgin materials The use of thermal conversion methods as recycling methods for plastic-containing waste is not yet a common practice; although the commercialization of these methods has been pushed forward for a long time
5 September 20221 September 2022 VTT spins out Olefy to revolutionize circular plastic recycling New company is supposed to extract over 70% virgin grade plastics and chemical raw materials components from plastic waste with a patent-pending technology
VTT: Finnisches Forschungszentrum gründet Pyrolysetechnologie aus Olefy Technologies soll jetzt mittels patentierter Technologie die 70 Prozent chemischen Vorprodukte aus Kunststoffabfällen zurückgewinnen, die bisher als nicht wiederverwertbar gelten
11 July 20226 July 2022 Zellulosefolie für die Altpapiertonne Zirkuläre Verpackungslösung für den biologischen Kreislauf
5 July 20221 July 2022 Neste und VTT vereinbaren den Bau einer Power-to-Liquids-Demonstrationsanlage für die CO2-Abscheidung sowie die Produktion von grünem Wasserstoff und E-Fuels im VTT Bioruukki Pilot Centre Die technologische Entwicklung der Hochtemperatur-Elektrolyse, CO2-Abscheidung und Kohlenwasserstoffsynthese wurde im Rahmen des von Business Finland finanzierten Veturi-Forschungsprojekts zur e-Fuels-Entwicklung abgeschlossen und ist bereit für die Anwendung
VTT and Neste agreed on building an integrated Power-to-Liquids (e-fuels) demonstration facility at VTT Bioruukki Pilot Centre for CO2 capture, green hydrogen and e-fuels production Development of high temperature electrolysis, CO2 capture, and hydrocarbon synthesis technologies have been completed in Business Finland funded Veturi E-fuel research project and the integrated technology is now ready for implementation
22 June 202215 June 2022 VTT develops transparent cellulose film to replace traditional plastic in food packaging Company is piloting a new transparent cellulose film that reduces microplastic
27 April 202221 April 2022 Creating a sustainable Finnish textile industry with bio-based and recycled fibres The Telavalue project continues the line of previous projects of the Telaketju network and have promoted the creation of a Finnish circular economy of textiles
23 March 202218 March 2022 Novel 3D wood fibre products tackle climate change and plastic challenges Success story: 3D wood fibre production line for Valmet
4 January 202215 December 2021 The Basajaun demo building in Finland will showcase innovative wood-based materials and solutions VTT has started a construction project to build a Northern demo building made of wood-based materials and components
11 November 20215 November 2021 Kaffee aus dem Bio-Reaktor für das gute Öko-Gewissen Finnische Forscher haben Kaffee aus Pflanzenzellen in Bio-Reaktoren hergestellt. Die Methode soll nachhaltiger sein als der konventionelle Kaffee-Anbau
Sustainable coffee grown in Finland – the land that drinks the most coffee per capita produces its first tasty cup with cellular agriculture VTT is developing coffee production through plant cells in its laboratory in Finland. In the process, cell cultures floating in bioreactors filled with nutrient medium are used to produce various animal- and plant-based products
3 November 202130 October 2021 Five sustainable solutions – Here are the finalists for the Finnish Engineering Award 2021 CO2-based proteins and smart hydrogen technologies are among the finalist for the awards, worth 30 000 euros, which is given to a person or work group for their tremendous contribution to engineering or architecture
22 October 202121 October 2021 Life cycle assessment shows: Neste RE renewable hydrocarbons cut carbon footprint by more than 85% over fossil feedstock for polymers and chemicals industry Neste RE’s greenhouse gas emissions correspond to a carbon footprint of 0.45kg CO2-equivalent per kg
6 October 202130 September 2021 Neuer Zahnersatz aus Zellulose und Proteinen Finnische Materialforscher entwickeln extrem festes Material mit sehr breiter Anwendungspalette
22 September 202117 September 2021 Tougher and lighter dental implant crowns can be made of cellulose-based nanocomposites A research group at VTT’s succeeded in designing and producing a mineralized biocomposite exhibiting high strength, stiffness, and fracture toughness that resembles the architectural design of the dactyl club of the mantis shrimp
20 September 202120 September 2021 The Finnish textile industry will be the most responsible and functional in the world in 2035 – investment opportunities of more than billion euros In collaboration with other textile industry operators, VTT and Finnish Textile & Fashion have prepared a roadmap for the Finnish textile and fashion industry extending up to 2035
26 August 202123 August 2021 An alternative for leather and synthetic leather TT succeeded in demonstrating continuous production of mycelium leather
16 July 202113 July 2021 Scientists produce continuous sheets of sustainable mushroom leather VTT researchers-team has refined the processes of making textile-structures from mycelium to produce a skin-like material with similar feel and strength to real leather
14 July 202110 September 2021 An alternative for leather and synthetic leather: VTT succeeded in demonstrating continuous production of mycelium leather The innovative approach is applicable to industrial roll-to-roll production
8 July 20215 July 2021 BIOSWITCH research analyses Irish and Dutch consumer perspectives of bio-based products The results show that Irish consumers have a slightly more positive perception of bio-based products than their Dutch counterpart, with 93% of the respondents from Ireland and 81% of the ones from the Netherlands indicating that they prefer to buy bio-based products instead of fossil-based ones
21 June 202116 June 2021 Ein biobasierter Holzschutz gegen Feuer Nach dem Vorbild der Rinde der Kanarischen Kiefer, die Waldbränden trotzt, entwickeln Forschende auf Basis von Nanocellulose biobasierte feuerhemmende Lacke zum Schutz von Holz im Innen- und Außenbereich
31 May 202116 June 2021 Mulchen mit Hybridpapier Die in der Landwirtschaft üblichen Folien aus Polyethylen belasten die Umwelt mit Mikroplastik. Gesucht werden daher biologisch abbaubare Alternativen
9 April 202118 June 2021 Multipurpose bioplastic from soy residues: A pilot plant to Finland A biopolymer plant will be built in Uusikaupunki, Finland, in which bioplastic production will be piloted on an industrial scale
24 March 20219 September 2021 “Best CO2 Utilisation 2021″: The three winners of the innovation award are turning CO2 into methanol, cleaners, plastic packaging or surfactants CO2 has become famous in a sad way. Carbon Recycling International from Iceland, LanzaTech from USA and Covestro from Germany transform it into usable raw materials.
1 March 20219 September 2021 Bio-based polymers workshop on 29 March 2021: These 7 innovations bring us closer to a carbon-neutral economy Atmospheric CO2 will keep on climbing higher and higher if we don’t stop using fossil resources. How to make the switch to renewable carbon instead? The free online workshop on 29 March will present seven options.
25 February 20219 September 2021 How to utilise CO2? The nominees for the innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2021” have the answers! Carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) is one of the most obvious solutions to further reduce CO2 emissions, but it is yet still hardly exploited. However, these six nominated technologies turn CO2 into value: ethanol, methanol, polyols, surfactants or syngas – the audience will choose the winner at the “9th Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals”, 23–24 March 2021, online!
22 February 202117 February 2021 Advances in cellulose-based food packaging material move to testing phase of industrial production New Thermocell plastic material, which is made from renewable components, is to be used in the same way as fossil-based plastic
18 February 202117 February 2021 VTT, Neste et al in search for e-fuels breakthrough Altogether, EUR 6 million (about $7.2 million USD) is invested in a collaboration project for the development of the production of fuels in Finland
VTT, Neste and their partners seek breakthrough in Finnish e-fuel technology The market for electrolysis technology, which is a key to the production of synthetic fuels, is expected to grow more than 20-fold in the coming five years
29 January 20219 September 2021 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as Chemical Feedstock for Polymers – already nearly 1 million tonnes production capacity installed! Completely revised and extended third version of nova’s technology and trend report “Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as Chemical Feedstock for Polymers – Technologies, Polymers, Developers and Producers” available
26 January 202129 January 2021 nova Session: “Chemical Recycling – Status, Trends, and Challenges” – Final Programme available! 10 February 2021, 10:00 – 14:00 h (webinar via zoom)
19 January 202119 January 2021 Cellulose fibres are virtually miracle materials – Almost endless possibilities and high market growth due to great demand! 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, 2-3 February (online event) – Cellulose fibres have a wide range of applications that are increasingly expanding. The markets are driven by technological developments and political framework conditions, especially bans and restrictions on plastics and increasing sustainability requirements.
8 January 202112 January 2021 nova Session: “Chemical Recycling – Status, Trends, and Challenges” – Check out the preliminary programme! 10 February 2021, 10:00 – 14:00 h (webinar via zoom)
15 December 202011 December 2020 Plant-based and recyclable plastic bottles now enabled with VTT’s new FDCA technology using citrus peel as raw material Carbon footprint of plastic bottles can be lowered by 50% when replacing their raw material of PET with PEF polymers
9 November 20203 November 2020 New VTT-based startup company eniferBio producing protein from biorefinery by-products received more than one million euros in funding eniferBio has developed a new and sustainable production process for a high-quality fish feed ingredient and recently received funding for its solution