28 November 202525 November 2025 A KAIST team develops the world’s first modular co-culture platform for the one-pot production of rainbow-colored bacterial cellulose This research offers a versatile platform for producing living materials in multiple colors, and provides new opportunities for sustainable textiles, wearable biomaterials, and functional living materials
13 November 20257 November 2025 Moeve enters Chinese market with phenol from biomass waste The company’s NextPhenol BC is designed to deliver the same high performance as traditional fossil-based phenol but with a significantly lower carbon footprint
12 November 20257 November 2025 Bio-based industries are Europe’s assets says EIB report A new study provides a series of actionable recommendations to address several challenges, from creating a European bioeconomy booster programme to expanding venture debt options under InvestEU guarantee
11 November 20255 November 2025 Hyundai Motor Group and Rhode Island School of Design Continue Partnership Exploring Advanced Biodesign and the Future of Mobility The Regeneration Studio, led from RISD’s Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab, is bringing to life entirely new concepts in bio-innovation, examining natural environments, systems, processes, and organisms with the intent to design a more circular and less harmful human-planet relationship
31 October 202527 October 2025 BASF and IFF announce strategic collaboration to drive next-generation enzyme and polymer innovation The aim of the partners is, to accelerate the development of IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ technology platform and create next-generation enzyme technologies
27 October 202521 October 2025 Seaweed solutions for the hardest plastics to recycle Biobased versions of thin film plastics are safer for health and the planet
22 October 202516 October 2025 Sustainable Plastics from Plants TU Graz is coordinating the European B3PO Doctoral Network, which is developing innovative materials from plant by-products. The EU has supplied funding of EUR 4.3 million for the project
17 October 202513 October 2025 Strengthening soy for better bioplastics Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis using surface chemistry to improve the strength of soy and cellulose-based biomaterials
KIKS launches open beta phase – AI platform for the plastics industry From sustainability and raw material availability to digitalization the platform provides companies with AI-supported, data-driven tools that can be used along the entire value chain
15 October 20259 October 2025 Bio-based and biohybrid materials Better, Faster, Bio-Based: Functional New Plastic Alternatives
Battery made from natural materials could replace conventional lithium-ion batteries What if the next battery you buy was made from the same kinds of ingredients found in your body? That’s the idea behind a breakthrough battery material made from natural, biodegradable components. It’s so natural, it could even be consumed as food
Healthcare has a plastic problem – biomaterials can help Biomaterials can lower healthcare emissions and simplify waste management
9 October 20259 October 2025 Evonik and AMSilk extend partnership for sustainable biotech silk materials The companies have commissioned a manufacturing line at Evonik’s Slovakian site for AMSilk’s high-performance silk
7 October 20252 October 2025 Processes in Flow: AI’s Role in Resource-Efficient Production Chemical processes such as depolymerization or enzymatic recycling can be optimised by AI – with the goal of converting waste back into high-value feedstocks
29 September 202523 September 2025 Researchers leverage advanced bioengineering techniques to develop plastics made from sustainable biomaterials A team of university and industry researchers have been awarded funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop mechanisms to produce sturdy and reusable bioplastics
TômTex debuts bio-based textile at New York Fashion Week The new material is engineered using proprietary biomaterials that mimic nature’s own design principles
16 September 20259 September 2025 What consumers really think of biomaterials When and why do people buy bio?
15 September 20259 September 2025 IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ Platform Sees First Large-Scale Use in Home Care Applications Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ (DEB) platform debuts in laundry formulations with major consumer packaged goods launch
3 September 202527 August 2025 The latest in biomaterials research The best in new biomaterials research from the last year
21 August 202518 August 2025 Biomaterials enter the space age Biomaterials could support safer and more sustainable space travel
19 August 202514 August 2025 Biomaterials on demand with 3D-printing Is 3D printing the future of industrial biomaterials?
18 July 202515 July 2025 Alder BioInsights News Review, Biobased Products 160, July 2025 The European Commission’s recent decision to withdraw the EU Green Claims Directive, citing concerns over complexity and administrative burdens, has created a degree of uncertainty regarding future environmental marketing standards
8 July 20252 July 2025 Inside Braskem’s push to scale biopolymer production for packaging and more The Brazilian chemical company’s recently opened $20 million research facility in Massachusetts is part of the company’s network of R&D sites and interest in alternatives to fossil-based plastics
4 July 202530 June 2025 Syensqo and Microsoft sign Memorandum of Understanding Partnership to accelerate innovation through AI and sustainable materials collaboration
30 June 202523 June 2025 Are biomaterials healthier for us? We look at how biomaterials affect our health compared to petrochemicals
18 June 202512 June 2025 Cooling biomaterials in a warming world A new generation of biomaterials can keep houses, food, and medicine cool without air con
16 May 202513 May 2025 Biomaterials are back on the green investment agenda Biomaterials companies received $392 million in funds in the first three months of 2025 alone
6 May 202529 April 2025 Biomaterials in construction: meet the startups reinventing our buildings In this article, we will explore the various up-and-coming biotechs making a mark in the construction field and how biomaterials could potentially transform a carbon-intensive industry
28 April 202522 April 2025 Planet Smart Launches to Address Global Plastic Crisis of the $194 Billion Disposable Hygiene Market Introduces first made-to-scale, naturally biodegradable super absorbent polymer (bioSAP) without harmful microplastics
25 April 202517 April 2025 Cracking form: eggshell innovations tackle plastic and pollution Biomaterials made from waste eggshell are circular, meaning they come from waste that has been cycled back into the economy as higher value goods
23 April 202516 April 2025 Unlocking bio-based materials innovation through the INN-PRESSME OITB and its Single-Entry Point The INN-PRESSME project promotes state-of-the-art pilot facilities dedicated to supporting the growing market demand for scaling up bio-based material innovations
7 April 20251 April 2025 IFF and Kemira Form Joint Venture To Produce Sustainable Biobased Materials at Scale Joint venture Alpha Bio will use IFF’s proprietary Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ technology to provide high-performance, sustainable alternatives to fossil-based ingredients
2 April 202527 March 2025 Golden Compound at KUTENO 2025 – Our debut as an exhibitor! We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at KUTENO - Kunststofftechnik Nord for the first time this year! From May 13 to 15, 2025, we will be presenting our sustainable biomaterials in Hall 20, Stand K3
19 March 202523 April 2025 Cracking Innovation: UCL Eastman biomaterials team win sustainability business pitch prize Dr David Chau and his team won the award for pitching their business idea, ReOvum - transforming waste eggshells into sustainable wound dressings and eco-friendly alternatives to plastic packaging
10 March 202510 March 2025 Bacterial nanocellulose: A sustainable alternative to forest resource consumption One of the most promising options is a biopolymer produced by certain bacteria that offers unique properties and a more environmentally friendly manufacturing process
6 March 20251 March 2025 EU Commission proposals open new horizons for industries able to combine, circularity, bioeconomy and a phase out of fossils Europe lags behind other global regions in green business growth and loses manufacturing jobs at an accelerated pace
4 March 202525 February 2025 GOZEN’s radical new biomaterial LUNAFORM™ scales up in first commercial range, making biodesign a reality in fashion and beyond Biotech startup GOZEN has launched its debut LUNAFORM biomaterial range in conjunction with a new facility in Turkey and a short film
18 February 202513 February 2025 Manatee Biomaterials – a Joint Venture by Nordic SeaFarm and Future Lab and Partners A collaboration to create responsible biomaterials and unlock new opportunities in ocean-based solutions
31 January 202527 January 2025 European Research Council Proof of Concept awards for 2 AMBER Researchers Both projects will utilise MXene, an emerging 2D material with the rare combination of properties which is considered as the building block of the future materials and device
How allnex drives the sustainable transition with ISCC PLUS certified products allnex, the world’s leading supplier of resin for industrial coatings, have continued to expand their commitment to a sustainable supply chain by steadily increasing their number of certified sites to now
24 January 202521 January 2025 Glowing textiles, fungi lamps: the world of biobased luxury We look at the makers experimenting with natural materials for style-conscious markets that insist on aesthetic value along with sustainability and performance
14 January 20259 January 2025 UC3M participates in a research project on biocomposites that transform key industrial sectors Biocomposites developed by the project BIOntier cover divers applications as vehicle components, battery casings and dashboard panels, aeronautical structures and industrial equipment
9 January 202511 January 2025 CO2-eating bacteria recycles carbon from chimney smoke directly into new products New research from Aarhus University has revealed how we can make it much cheaper to capture and convert CO2 from industry for usable products. The research has just been published in Nature Communications
8 January 20253 January 2025 New initiative aims to strengthen the bio-based economy To make significant progress in the green transition, we need to become much better at harnessing the power of bioproduction – biologically based production solutions, also known as biosolutions, which can replace fossil energy sources and materials
2 January 202518 December 2024 European Bioplastics concludes EBC24 on a high note The sessions highlighted advancements in bioplastics, assessed their environmental impacts and sustainability milestones, and provided a comprehensive overview of the global industry landscape
12 December 20249 December 2024 The Department of Defense in the US bioeconomy We look at the reasons for its interest in biomaterials and how it reached its pre-eminent position in the US biobased ecosystem
6 December 20244 December 2024 Ukhi Secures $1.2 Million Pre-Seed Funding Led By 100 Unicorns to Disrupt Sustainable Packaging Industry Delhi-based biomaterials startup, Ukhi, with operations in Haryana and Uttarakhand, has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding in equity and debt to develop novel, biodegradable, and compostable biomaterials aimed at transforming the sustainable packaging industry
5 December 20242 December 2024 How AI is helping discover new biomaterials AI has already become a key part of generating new sustainable and renewable materials
27 November 202422 November 2024 Bio-based fibres could pose greater threat to the environment than conventional plastics, study suggests The research has led scientists to suggest that materials being advocated as alternatives to plastic should be tested thoroughly before they are used extensively in a range of products
23 October 202417 October 2024 Oil dispenser made from leftovers from the cooking oil industry Design with sunflower seed shells