22 January 20219 September 2021 Production of Bio-alkanes from Biomass and CO2 A newly discovered photo-decarboxylase offers an innovative route for bio-alkane production from carboxylic acids
13 January 20218 January 2021 Creating innovative value chains from non-food biomass feedstock AFTER-BIOCHEM project aims at creating innovative and more sustainable value chains from renewable raw materials to multiple high added-value products at industrial scale
11 January 20219 September 2021 The innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year” The award is new and unique worldwide. For the first time, there will be a comprehensive award for the best renewable materials – which can be produced either from biomass, directly via CO2 utilisation, or recycling.
7 January 20214 January 2021 New Study Uses Bio-based, Renewable Solvent to Extract Key Nutrient to Combat COVID-19 Circa Group extracted phytonutrients like hesperidin from waste biomass – hesperidin binds to the virus’ key proteins and counteracts cell-damaging effects
4 January 202116 December 2020 CAD$875 million biofuel plant in Varennes, Québec Enerkem proposed partnership with Shell, Suncor and Proman with the leadership of the Québec government and support from the Canadian government Enerkem and partners to build waste-based methanol plant in Canada
8 December 20203 December 2020 5 management tools to reduce hemp biomass harvest variability By David F. Peterson, B.S, MBA, Lee Enterprises Consulting – Special to The Digest
19 November 202027 January 2021 Bio-Degradable Polyurethane Foams Produced by Liquefied Polyol from Wheat Straw Biomass Cordoba University researchers developed new applications for this agricultural spillover
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
5 November 20204 November 2020 Are new food and biomass technologies more sustainable? A Review The new nova paper #14 gives an overview on the status and sustainability assessments of new food and biomass technologies such as organic farming, insect protein, artificial meat, precision agriculture, vertical urban farming and improved plant varieties
30 October 202027 October 2020 The highest heat-resistant plastic ever is developed from biomass While petroleum-based plastic products are currently stronger and more flexible than bioplastics, scientists in Japan are working to fix that problem.
29 October 20209 September 2021 A new era begins: The Renewable Materials Conference, Cologne and online, 18–20 May 2021 Featuring a unique concept to present all sustainable and renewable material solutions at one event: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled www.renewable-materials.eu
New Technology Turns Delivery Boxes into Biodiesel A newly developed technology is capable of producing biodiesel, an eco-friendly fuel for automobiles, using paper waste generated by parcel deliveries
23 October 202020 October 2020 NENU2PHAR Project Kick-Off New project will develop an original route of production PHA bioplastics from microalgae biomass and selection of bacteria strains
20 October 202015 October 2020 Wärtsilä to supply a major LNG/bioLNG production plant for CO2-neutral transport fuels The Cologne-located plant will liquefy gas from the natural gas grid to produce carbon-neutral LNG. It will have a capacity of approximately 100,000 tons per year
19 October 202016 October 2020 From grapevine waste to a sustainable building material Grapevine prunings are an abundant source of agricultural crop waste that are now being turned into recycled building materials
16 October 202013 October 2020 Carbon Storage from the Lab Researchers at the University of Freiburg established the world’s largest collection of moss species for the peat industry and science
From Acetate to Bio-Based Products: Underexploited Potential for Industrial Biotechnology This review discusses the underexploited potential of acetate to become a next-generation platform substrate in future industrial biotechnology
15 October 20209 September 2021 Alco Bio Fuel, Messer Benelux and IJsfabriek Strombeek once again investing millions of euros in recycling CO2 in North Sea Port In the spring of 2022, this second line will be operational, bringing the annual capture of green CO2 to 160,000 tons
Researchers: Lignin could replace biomass processing solvent Biomass has great potential for many applications, including alternative fuels, chemicals, and materials
12 October 202017 December 2024 Lenzing is founding partner of the Renewable Carbon Initiative The newly launched Renewable Carbon Initiative strives to herald the end of the fossil age for all organic chemicals and materials by 2050. Within the RCI Lenzing will especially focus on further greening up the textile and nonwoven businesses
9 October 20206 October 2020 European Climate Policy and the Bioeconomy – Missed Opportunities or Muddling Through? Policymakers in Brussels prefer to incentivize green power (and electric vehicles) as opposed to a balanced approach to economy-wide de-carbonization
6 October 20209 September 2021 Not Your Average Refinery Review led by PNNL researchers offers a vision of sustainable energy production through electrochemical reduction
Multifunctional microbe simplifies processing of plant-derived fuels, chemicals ORNL researchers got an organism to co-utilize multiple compounds in a single bioreactor, gaining a better understanding of how these different pathways interact
5 October 202030 September 2020 Sugarcane waste upcycled into plastic-free packaging ‘Dispose SupraPulp the same way you would your salad’
29 September 202024 September 2020 thyssenkrupp to build second bioplastics plant in China New plant with an annual production capacity of 30,000 tons of PLA set to go into operation in China in 2021
28 September 202023 September 2020 Advanced Biofuel Facility Gets Green Light in India Distributed Approach Enables Local Production of Ethanol from Agricultural Residues
25 September 202022 September 2020 Elkem to build biocarbon pilot plant in Canada Based on conclusions from the pilot, company will evaluate the basis for a full-scale plant
14 September 20209 September 2020 Are all renewable aviation fuels equally sustainable? This article focuses on dedicated lipids (fats) to renewable aviation fuels production
Microbes working together multiply biomass conversion possibilities With the race for renewable energy sources in full swing, plants offer one of the most promising candidates for replacing crude oil
10 September 20207 September 2020 The use of forest biomass for climate change mitigation: dispelling some misconceptions Is energy from woody biomass positive for the climate?
8 September 20203 September 2020 Industry representatives outline key credibility principles for new sustainability standard Perstorp together with three leading industry representatives has outlined some key principles the new ISO standard needs to embrace for maximum credibility
A sweet way to transform biomass into renewable energy The use of biomass to produce energy has increased significantly in recent years, supporting a growing bioeconomy across the world
4 September 20203 September 2020 Project CARE: Rice husks provide clean electricity Researchers are developing a promising sustainable alternative by using previously unused biomass for decentralized electricity production in Indonesia
1 September 202027 August 2020 Food peels pure science for new PhD graduate Young New Zealand researcher has found fruit and vegetable peels can be used to purify water
25 August 202020 August 2020 iQ Natural: Closing the loop on PVC with bio-attributed materials World’s first floor with bio-attributed vinyl - BIOVYNTM is substituting 100% of fossil feedstock by renewable biomass
21 August 202017 August 2020 Footwear Giant To Launch Vegan Leather Sneakers Made From Wine Waste The plant-based sneakers also feature mesh made from recycled PET bottles and an algae-based EVA sole
CEFIC launches bio-based chemicals sector group The group represents companies using feedstocks based on biomass as their raw materials to produce chemicals
14 August 202014 August 2020 American Agriculture Leaders Thank Members of Congress for Bipartisan Support on Addressing Biogenic CO2 Barrier House Leaders Urge EPA To Take Action & Address Long Overdue Issue Harming Development of U.S. Bioeconomy
11 August 20209 September 2021 ‘Not all biomass is carbon neutral’, industry admits Leading industry figures acknowledge that not all biomass brings benefits to the climate
10 August 20208 August 2020 Plaintiffs appeal EU court ruling on wood biomass USIPA stressed that wood biomass is currently the EU’s largest single source of renewable energy
6 August 20203 August 2020 Team led by Odia scientist Dr Sanjib Kumar Karmee develops pilot scale pyrolysis technology for producing biofuel from wastes The Sardar Patel Renewable Energy Research Institute has designed and developed a new pyrolysis plant to produce biofuels from saw dust and agro residues
5 August 20201 August 2020 Dutch agency advises the Netherlands to phase out bioenergy In its new GAIN report, SER recommends that biomass to be used for the highest value applications possible and comply with clear sustainability requirements
4 August 202017 December 2024 Renewable Carbon Initiative will be launched in September and the support is already strong! Nearly ten renowned companies have already signed or will sign for the core advisory board. Moreover, 90 experts from industry, science and politics are convinced of the strategy and support the initiative as personal supporter. We are looking for the next 10 to have a strong basis on 100 experts supporting our initiative! The first 100 personal supporter will be shown with their photo and name on our "poster of supporters" launched in September! Take your chance!
Morocco looks at energy transition with opportunities for biomass but not crop-based biofuels Part of the wider policy that is focused on significantly increasing investment in renewable energy sees the greening of transport
3 August 20209 September 2021 Bio-waste generation in the EU: Current capture levels and future potential Examples of best practices for sustainably valorising bio-waste to provide new bio-based compounds for the chemicals, food-packaging and agricultural sectors
22 July 202021 July 2020 5 Minutes With… Phil Cruver from RegenBiomass Pilot project in the Salton Sea Region of Southern California to create an environmental and economically sustainable bamboo industry for the United States
9 June 20204 June 2020 Sekab and Praj Industries in collaboration to accelerate a green transition Collaboration's aim is to scale up, integrate and optimize the unique CelluAPP® technology platform developed by Sekab
29 May 202026 May 2020 BD Zones and BDO Zones: Weaponizing Biomass to support a Bio-Fueled Economic Recovery BD and BDO Zones are shovel-ready, actionable initiatives that unlock billions of dollars of institutional investment into communities with a surplus of biomass, and where employment and bioeconomy development can be closely linked
27 May 202021 May 2020 NovoCarbo turns plant waste into biochar Different properties making biochar suitable for different uses, including as a soil conditioner, in biogas plants or as bedding for stables and cowsheds
15 May 202012 May 2020 Sustainable biomass: a subject fraught with conflict New report by PBL, the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, looks at the possible role of biomass in the energy transition