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31 March 202118 June 2021

Wheat straw, mango peels could be used for renewable food packaging

This is one of the main findings of a recent doctoral study at Stellenbosch University (SU)

22 March 202119 March 2021

Forestry Products Market Update

Tecnon OrbiChem’s Bio-Materials newsletter recently published an update from major pine chemicals producers Kraton and Ingevity

16 December 202014 December 2020

Evonik to acquire Birmingham-based LACTEL® Absorbable Polymers from DURECT Corporation

LACTEL® brand of biodegradable, PLGA-based polymers to be integrated into Evonik’s Health Care business

23 October 202019 October 2020

Host Systems for the Production of Recombinant Spider Silk

This review discusses the recent advances in exploiting an increasingly diverse range of host platforms in the heterologous production of recombinant spidroins

7 July 202030 June 2020

Bioplastics: A Sustainable Alternative to Automotive Tires

An estimated 1.5 billion tyres are discarded annually worldwide. Reducing this number is a challenge for the automotive industry, governments, and policymakers. An alternative is to use bioplastics and recycled plastic

1 July 202030 June 2020

Circular High-performance Aza-Michael Polymers as Innovative materials Originating from Nature

Recovery, chemical recycling and organic recycling (with the option of controlled energy recovery) are the end-of-life options planned for the design of products using CHAMPION polymers

31 March 202030 March 2020

A genetic nano-toolkit for the generation of new biomaterials

Magnetic bacteria might soon be used for the production of novel biomaterials

25 March 202022 March 2020

Sekab and Vertoro to build large-scale demonstration plant to produce a new platform for sustainable fuels, chemicals, and materials

Production is expected to start in about a year and deliver biofuel to the shipping sector as a first off take for this lignin ethanol oil product

16 August 201912 August 2019

How ecovio® contributes to closing the nutrient cycle towards a Circular Economy

Films made from ecovio® M 2351 can be left in the soil after harvesting, rather than being laboriously removed and recycled

15 August 20199 August 2019

Synthetic biology enables protein origami

Engineers find new way to create single-chain protein nanostructures using synthetic biology and protein-assembly techniques

An examination of biocomposites in the market

What are biocomposites?

13 August 20198 August 2019

Cebuano to showcase bioplastic made out of mango peelings and seaweed

This bioplastic is robust and flexible and can mimic the mechanical strength of the conventional plastic

5 August 201930 July 2019

Researcher uses canola to create biodegradable cling wrap

A University of Alberta researcher has found a new use for a canola byproduct, providing potential for diverse markets beyond China

17 June 201922 August 2019

Biocomposites performing great – not only for lightweight construction!

The full range of successful new technologies and applications of biocomposites in the automotive industry and construction as well as in consumer products

The world’s best market reports on the bio-based and CO2-based economy

Summer bundle of two top sellers on polymers – you’ll save 1,000 €! Return in case of dissatisfaction!

16 May 201916 May 2019

Compostable sanitary pads from India, sustainable fibres from Finland and home compostable coffee capsules from Germany are the winners of the innovation award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2019”

For the 12^th year in a row, the innovation award “Bio-based Material of the Year” has been granted to the young, innovative bio-based chemicals and materials industry. The award has been sponsored by InfraServ Knapsack and organized by nova-Institute (both located in Hürth, Germany)

14 May 201912 May 2019

DowDuPont seeks buyer for biomaterials

DowDuPont Inc. is looking to sell its Biomaterials unit — including Sorona-brand biofiber — and several other businesses

3 May 20192 May 2019

Ten reasons to attend the “12th International Conference on Bio-based Materials” 15–16 May 2019, Maternushaus, Cologne

Comprehensive Update on Bio-based Fine Chemicals, Building-Blocks, Polymers and the Future of Biodegradation – Technologies, Markets, Consumers and Policy

11 April 2019

Six candidates are nominated for the innovation award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2019” – you have the choice

The winners will be selected at the “12^th International Conference on Bio-based Materials”, 15-16 May 2019, in Cologne, Germany

8 April 2019

Deep insight into the future of bio-based building blocks and polymers

nova Session “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Markets, Trends and Innovations”

1 March 20198 March 2019

BIOFOREVER Workshop: In-Depth B2C Market Research and GreenPremium

16 May, 2019, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany. Part of the 12^th International Conference on Bio-based Materials

7 February 20198 February 2019

Applications are welcome for the “Bio-based Material of the Year 2019”

Deadline for submission: end of February 2019

5 December 20186 December 2018

nova-Institute announces new market study on bioplastics with latest data for 2018

Winter special value pack: Get our current report with data for 2017 and receive the upcoming 2018 report for free

Valorisation of Wood Side Streams

nova-Institute supports efforts to improve side stream valorisation practices in the European wood processing industry to foster the material cascade principle

12 November 201810 November 2018

Stora Enso acquires Swedish cellulose technology company

Stora Enso has increased its ownership up to 100% in the Sweden-based company Cellutech AB

8 November 20186 November 2018

Stora Enso’s Interim Report January–September 2018: Another quarter of profitable growth

Consumer Board, Packaging Solutions, Biomaterials and Paper divisions reported sales growth

18 October 201816 October 2018

Finnish pilot develops a new solution for sustainable forestry

New unique mobile application puts forest Big Data to more efficient use

20 September 201819 September 2018

Kaum zu sehen, aber wirkungsvoll:

Kelheim Fibres stellt transparente Viskose-Spezialfaser in Dornbirn vor

18 September 201814 September 2018

AMSilk Announces Partnership with Airbus to Develop the Next Generation of Composite Fibers for Lightweight, High-Performance Planes

AMSilk and Airbus are aiming to launch a prototype composite material in 2019

13 September 201812 September 2018

DuPont Expands Kinston, North Carolina, Facility to Meet Growing Global Demand for Sorona® Polymer, Support Circular Economy

DuPont™ Sorona® polymer is made from 37 percent renewable plant-based ingredients

Q&A: DuPont Sorona and the Evolution, and Revolution, of Biomaterials

Interview with Mike Saltzberg, Global Business Director for Biomaterials at DuPont Industrial Biosciences

13 July 201810 July 2018

A big step on the road to lignin-based aerogels

Material for test purposes can obtain highly porous insulating boards with excellent insulating properties - industrial

5 July 20183 July 2018

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories produces first roll of pure Dragon Silk fabric for U.S. Army

On the verge of demonstrating its capability to provide lifesaving performance blended with high flexibility and user comfort

14 June 201813 June 2018

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences teams with Stora Enso on R&D program

Stora Enso has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)

4 June 201813 September 2018

The nova-Institut is expanding its range of information

Mailing lists with new topics

30 May 201825 May 2018

Verdezyne exit confirmed

Verdezyne’s remaining investors decided to wind the company down

29 May 201829 May 2018

Single-use plastics: New EU rules to reduce marine litter – Comment Michael Carus, Managing Director of the nova-Institut

Why not become innovative and pro-active?

22 May 201823 May 2018

Strong growth in bio-based building blocks and moderate growth in bio-based polymers

New comprehensive market and trend report “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities and Trends 2017-2022” published by German nova-Institute

17 May 201817 May 2018

Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2018” goes to Arctic Biomaterials from Finland for degradable glass fibre reinforced PLA

The “International Conference on Bio-based Materials” is with more than 200 participants one of the biggest conferences in Europe

Der Innovationspreis „Bio-based Material of the Year 2018“ geht an Arctic Biomaterials aus Finnland für mit abbaubaren Glasfasern verstärktes PLA

Die „International Conference on Bio-based Materials“ ist mit mehr als 200 Teilnehmern eine der größten Konferenzen zu bio-basierten Materialien in Europa

25 April 2018

Six candidates are nominated for the Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2018”

From cashew nut residuals and cellulose fibrils over roof shingle sealer from soy-bean oil up to innovative composite and packaging materials

Sechs Kandidaten für den Innovationspreis “Bio-based Material of the Year 2018” nominiert

Von Nebenprodukten der Cashewnuss-Produktion und Zellulosefibrillen über eine Dachschindelversiegelung aus Sojaöl bis hin zu innovativen Verbund- und Verpackungsmaterialien

12 April 201810 April 2018

Anellotech creates sustainable plastic packaging from plants

Suntory has big plans using the economical sourcing of Anellotech’s made-from-nonfood biomass bioplastic process

11 April 20189 April 2018

EUBP’s policy recommendations to integrate bioplastics in the EU Plastics Strategy

For more information, you can download EUBP’s position paper

26 March 201821 March 2018

Modified Biomaterials Self-Assemble on Temperature Cues

Precisely ordered biomaterials could be used for drug delivery, tissue engineering and wound-healing

26 February 2018

Diversity of the Bioeconomy

Market leaders meet at the 11^th International Conference on Bio-based Materials, 15-16 May 2018 in Cologne (Germany)

7 December 20178 December 2017

“Biocomposite of the Year 2017” awarded at the Biocomposites Conference Cologne (BCC)

The stand-out new applications for Natural Fibre and Wood-Plastic Composites (NFC and WPC) are GreenBente24 – boat from 80% renewable materials (DE), LignoLoc® – collated wooden nails (AT) and a fully bio-based pedestrian bridge (NL)

20 November 201717 November 2017

BPI gewinnt DIN-CERTCO für die Verifizierung der Kompostierung von Drittanbietern

Der BPI Verwaltungsrat gab heute bekannt, dass die DIN CERTCO GmbH ab dem 1. Dezember 2017 mit der Verwaltung der technischen Überprüfungen im Rahmen des BPI Zertifizierungsprogramms beauftragt wird

18 October 201711 October 2017

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Announces $21.1 Million to Grow the Bioeconomy

Today’s investments will help speed the development of regional systems for sustainable bioenergy, bioproducts, and biomaterials production

10 October 2017

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