Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), October 2024New research on octopus-inspired technology successfully maneuvers underwater objects
The group led by Associate Professor Michael Bartlett has created an octopus-inspired adhesive, inspired by the shape of octopus suckers, that can quickly grab and controllably release challenging underwater objects
Avantium Celebrates the Official Opening of its FDCA Flagship Plant
Avantium N.V., a leading company in renewable and circular polymers, today celebrated the Official Opening Ceremony of its FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. The plant opening was officiated by Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, in the presence of (intern)national and local dignitaries, partners and Avantium employees
The Evolution of the Biofuel and E-Fuel Production Landscape
Electrification is widely regarded as a leading solution for decarbonizing the on-road transport sector. However, for certain industries, electrification may not be the most viable option, leading to the growing interest in alternative low-carbon fuels like hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, and e-fuels
WDBSD CF®: A Sustainable Alternative for High-Performance Products – Technikum Laubholz Revolutionizes Material Development with Wood-Based Carbon Fibers
The opening of a state-of-the-art pilot plant at Technikum Laubholz marks the beginning of the first production phase of WDBSD CF® – Woodbased Carbon Fiber
TekniPlex Healthcare Becomes First to Introduce Medical-grade, ISCC PLUS-certified Bio-based PVC Compounds Equivalent to Conventional PVC
Company’s bio-based compounds are a drop-in replacement for a variety of injection molded or extruded medical-grade PVC compounds utilized in tubing, films, components and other applications
Thermochemical Recycling: Advancing the Circular Plastics Economy
Thermochemical recycling is emerging as a crucial complement to mechanical recycling, offering innovative solutions for the processing of complex plastic waste streams. This advanced recycling method plays a significant role in the circular economy, addressing challenges posed by mixed and hard-to-recycle plastics
Cambridge-based PACT raises €10.7 million to industrialise scaleable biomaterials made from collagen
PACT has raised a €10.7 million seed round to advance the development and reach of pioneering biomaterials inspired by nature. The investment came from Hoxton Ventures, ReGen Ventures, Celsius Industries (formerly UNTITLED) and Polytechnique Ventures
Application of nova-Institute’s Biomass Utilisation Factor in the Horizon Europe Project BioReCer
In a recent interview, Nadja Wulff from nova-Institute and Christopher vom Berg from the Renewable Carbon Initiative shed light on the Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF) and its significance within the BioReCer project
Duotone Unveils Entire Kiteboard Series Replacing Petroleum-Based Materials with Checkerspot’s Algae-Based Polyurethane Sidewalls, powered by SWS Technology
An unprecedented collaboration between Duotone, Checkerspot, and SWS Board Technology sets a new standard for sustainability in the kiteboard industry
European Algae Biomass president sees expansion of algae products in daily life, calls for improved EU algae market
Driven by a vision to advance Europe’s algae sector, Carlos Unamunzaga, President of the European Algae Biomass Association, spoke with Euractiv’s Fiona Alston about his plans to raise the profile of algae in the public eye
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