6 March 20203 March 2020 Lanxess: Veganes Additiv spart CO2 bei Reifenherstellung Das auf nachwachsenden Rohstoffen basierte Aktiplast PP-veg eignet sich insbesondere für Polymermischungen auf Basis von Naturkautschuk
6 January 202019 December 2019 Nachhaltige Polyamidverarbeitung – Prozesshilfsmittel aus dem Bio-Regal Clariants Licocare RBW-Lösungen sind marktführenden Montanwachsen in Bezug auf diverse technische Aspekte ebenbürtig, teilweise sogar überlegen
17 December 201912 December 2019 Agri-waste may find its way into better automotive materials European scientists from Spain, Italy, Sweden and Belgium have used lemon, pomegranate, broccoli and almond shell waste to create composites
21 November 201918 November 2019 Clariant’s Licocare® RBW Vita bio-based additives for plastics receives award for sustainability excellence Material Health Certificate GOLD certification awarded for selected rice bran wax-derived additives
29 October 201925 October 2019 Clariant launches new bio-based additives to reduce resource consumption in plastic loops at K 2019 Company also introduces 2 new natural-based waxes and dispersing agents for engineering plastics and biopolymers
9 July 20194 July 2019 Perstorp: Neuer phthalatfreier Weichmacher auf der Basis von erneuerbarem Polyolester Pevalen Pro wird zunächst mit bis zu 40% nachwachsenden Rohstoffen erhältlich sein
5 July 20193 July 2019 New Pevalen™ Pro plasticizer gives flexible PVC an environmental boost Renewably-sourced Pevalen Pro will be initially available with up to 40% renewable content
15 May 201910 May 2019 University of Maine, Oak Ridge National Laboratory to announce $20 million 3D printing manufacturing partnership to boost forest products industry Collaboration aims to strengthen regional manufacturing by connecting university–industry clusters with the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at ORNL
6 March 20191 March 2019 Microalgae, environmental cleaners and food additives producers Israeli company Algatech grow microalgae, producing the food additives astaxanthin and fucoxanthin, two carotenoids with positive health effects
22 February 201919 February 2019 Viba launches new black PLA masterbatch PLA has found application in sectors ranging from such the automotive, biomedical, packaging, and a growing 3D-printing industry
12 February 20197 February 2019 This Biotech Makes Cosmetics out of Seaweed Biorefinery company Algaia progressing fresh seaweed into multiple applications
18 December 201813 December 2018 Perstorp: Schweden verkaufen Caprolacton-Sparte an Ingevity Übernahme beinhaltet die Produktionseinheit in Fredrikstad, Norwegen, während der Betrieb in Stenungsund, Schweden, in Perstorp’s Besitz verbleibt
17 December 201813 December 2018 Nachhaltige Weichmacher für PVC: Projekt Bioweichmacher an der TUHH Universitäts-Konsortium will neuartige Alternative zu herkömmlichen Weichmachern in PVC entwickeln
14 November 20189 November 2018 Neste and Clariant join forces to develop sustainable industrial solutions In the first phase of the partnership, companies will start replacing fossil-based ethylene and propylene with monomers derived from renewable feedstock
8 November 20185 November 2018 This Biotech Develops Biodegradable Antimicrobial Paint For Your Yacht Lisbon-based biotech BioMimetx is developing an environmentally friendly paint additive derived from bacteria that can kill microorganisms sticking to the boat
12 October 201810 October 2018 New wood-based materials to prevent the spread of microorganisms in hospitals Finnish JV to combat antimicrobial resistance in hospital environments with the help of natural wood-based bioactive substances
27 August 201822 August 2018 Auf dem Weg zum biobasierten Mörtel Grundlagen für biobasierten 2-Komponenten-Mörtel entwickelt
7 August 20182 August 2018 AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals and Imagine Chemistry winner Renmatix to develop biomass-derived additives for paint and construction Joint development agreement to research, develop and commercialize novel products using Crysto™ Cellulose, a unique form of crystalline cellulose
20 July 201818 July 2018 ARLANXEO introduces new Keltan Eco based TPVs cradle-to-cradle applications New thermoplastic vulcanisates combine Keltan Eco (EPDM) with green fillers, plasticizers and thermoplastics
27 April 201825 April 2018 Bio-based FireRein signs deal to develop applications for US Military Collaboration will endeavor to secure a military specification (MIL-SPEC) for Eco-Gel
10 January 20187 January 2018 Making plastic toys from biomass Big names looking to enter the bioplastic toy arena, but do parents really understand bioplastics?
10 October 20173 October 2017 New Biorizon project on pyrolysis-based application of lignin-rich residues Char and pyrolysis oil fractions are obtained which can serve as a bio-based additive or substitute of fossil based compounds in higher-value applications
27 June 201723 June 2017 Corbion granted halal and kosher certification for its PATIONIC® polymer additives Corbion can now enable its customers to satisfy rising consumer demand for complete halal and kosher-certified products across a variety of applications
29 March 201727 March 2017 New biobased PVC compounds for FDA applications Sylvin Technologies' innovative 39 series of biobased flexible pvc compounds are formulated with a plant-based plasticizer
28 February 201724 February 2017 New addition to Evonik’s product range: an eco-friendly substitute for microplastics in cosmetics SIPERNAT® 11 PC as a new functional additive for cosmetics
Evonik erweitert seine Palette an umweltfreundlichem Ersatz für Mikroplastik in der Kosmetik SIPERNAT® 11 PC als neues funktionelles kosmetisches Additiv
20 February 201716 February 2017 Jungbunzlauer and Green Biologics Partner on Bio-Based Plasticizers Renewable Tributyl Citrate and Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is Focus of Collaboration
16 November 201614 November 2016 Skin pigment could help strengthen foams and fabrics Scientists found that small amounts of melanin added to polyurethane, makes it far stronger than the material by itself
15 November 201612 November 2016 Polyolesters for Bio-based Lubricants and Lubricant Additives Market for Automotive Lubricants Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 - 2023
26 October 20165 February 2018 WACKER präsentiert neue VINNEX®-Additive für verbesserte Biokunststoffe Auf Polyvinylacetat basierendes Additiv erweitert deutlich das Verarbeitungs- und Anwendungsspektrum von Biopolyestern
WACKER Presents New VINNEX® Additives for Enhanced Bioplastics Polyvinyl-acetate-based additive optimizes processing and property profile of biopolyester
13 September 20169 September 2016 BYK: Frische-Look mit innovativem PLA Additiv Einzigartiges Additiv speziell für den Einsatz in PLA-basierten Lebensmittelverpackungen
BYK: Fresh Look with an innovative PLA Additive Unique barrier additive has been specially developed for use in PLA-based food packaging
26 August 201624 August 2016 Solegear Awarded U.S. Patent for High Performance Bioplastics Patent recognizes one of the company’s unique technology platforms for bio-based durable goods and packaging applications
22 August 201622 August 2016 Vertellus to launch, spotlight new additive technologies for optimizing polymer properties and sustainability at K 2016 Products to be featured offer fresh solutions to multiple industry challenges.
12 August 201610 August 2016 Emery Oleochemicals: Neues Anwendungstechnikum für „Green Polymer Additives“ Erneuerbare, innovative Polymer-Additiv-Lösungen für Spitzenwachstumsmärkte
Emery Oleochemicals expands its Technical Development Center in Cincinnati, OH by opening a new state-of-the-art application lab for the company’s Green Polymer Additives Business The company’s Green Polymer Additives Business offers renewable and innovative polymer additive solutions to high growth markets
11 July 20168 July 2016 Global Bioenergies erhält einen Zuschuss in Höhe von 400.000 EUR vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF), um erneuerbare Bezinzusatzstoffe zu entwickeln Audi wird sie für Motortests verwenden
Global Bioenergies obtains a €400,000 grant from the German Federal Ministry of Research and Education (BMBF) to produce renewable gasoline additives – Audi will use these for engine testing