28 June 201726 June 2017 NatureWorks launches Performance Chemicals Division Vercet™ lactide-based chemistries offering will be more or less customized to provide solutions rather than just drop-ins
8 June 20171 June 2017 Researcher: Ford wants more bio-based materials in its cars Ford says it is the first automaker to formulate and test new foam and plastic components using carbon dioxide as feedstock
16 May 201715 May 2017 “Bio-based Materials of the Year 2017” Announced Winners are packaging materials based on agricultural residues from BIO-LUTIONS (DE), new generation paper bags from Paptic® (FI) and the first biotech raspberry fragrance from Phytowelt (DE)
11 May 20176 May 2017 Antioxidants and plastics could be made from byproducts of wheat milling Researchers at KTH have developed a process to extract valuable biomolecules from this offal that could be used as antioxidants, prebiotics and even food packaging material
Getreide als Rohstoff: Verpackungsfolien aus Kleie als Alternative zu herkömmlichen Kunststoffen Forscher an der Königlichen Technischen Hochschule in Stockholm haben einen Weg gefunden, die benötigten Wertstoffe aus der Kleie zu extrahieren
10 May 20176 May 2017 FKuR auf der Interpack 2017: Fokus auf Ressourcenschonung und Kompostierbarkeit Compounds mit höherem Anteil an nachwachsenden Rohstoffen und Produkte mit verbesserten mechanischen Eigenschaften
9 May 201728 April 2017 Glycosaminoglycan-based hydrogels for a better treatment of chronic wounds The hydrogels allow for the reduction of inflammatory reactions in ways that promise new treatment modalities for patients suffering from chronic cutaneous wounds
8 May 20178 May 2017 Verbesserter Marktzugang für Ihre bio-basierten Produkte – Standardisierung und Produktkennzeichen in Europa Die aktuellsten Informationen zu allen Optionen für Rohstoffe, bio-basierte Anteile und Entsorgungswege
3 May 201726 April 2017 Nachhaltig kleben: Neues BMBF-gefördertes Projekt nutzt Bakterien und Reststoffe um Hochleistungsklebstoffe herzustellen Um das vielgefragte Alltagsprodukt Klebstoff nachhaltig herzustellen, verfolgen die Partner aus dem Projekt "PHB-Klebstoffe" nun einen neuen Ansatz
26 April 201726 April 2017 10 reasons to join the “10th International Conference on Bio-based Materials” Cologne, 10 – 11 May 2017
21 April 201718 April 2017 Bio-based Elastomers from Recoverable Methyl Valerolactone Phase of Development - Proof of concept; demonstrated on laboratory scale
19 April 201713 April 2017 nova Session “Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Markets, Trends and Innovations” Learn, share and discuss with the word leading bio-based polymer experts
Biomaterials in adhesives and sealants Here is a snapshot of the recently held Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) meeting and expo in Atlanta
31 March 201730 March 2017 Bio-basierte Polymere – eine Revolution Der umfassende Trendreport präsentiert die aktuellsten Entwicklungen, Produzenten, Treiber und „lessons learnt“, insbesondere für PHA, PLA, PUR/TPU, PA und Polymere, die auf Furandicarboxylsäure (FDCA) und Bernsteinsäure (SA) basieren
30 March 201731 March 2017 Six candidates for the Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2017” nominated! The winners will be elected at the International Conference on Bio-based Materials, 10-11 May 2017 in Cologne, Germany
Sechs Kandidaten für den Innovation-Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2017” nominiert! Die Gewinner werden auf der „International Conference on Bio-based Materials“, 10.-11. Mai 2017 in Köln, gewählt
21 February 201720 February 2017 Bio-based polymers worldwide: Ongoing growth despite difficult market environment In 2016: 6.6 Million tonnes production capacity, 2% share of all polymers, €13 billion turnover, durable applications are dominating
Bio-basierte Polymere weltweit – Wachstum trotz schwierigem Marktumfeld In 2016: Produktionskapazität 6,6 Mio. t, 2 % Anteil am Polymer-Gesamtmarkt, 13 Mrd. € Umsatz, dauerhafte Anwendungen dominieren
24 January 2017 The Core of the Bioeconomy: New Developments in Bio-based Building Blocks and Platform Chemicals International Conference on Bio-based Materials, 10-11 May, Cologne, Germany
18 November 201616 November 2016 Bioengineers look to Alaska Pollock to help save lives When researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan were looking for biomaterials that could improve the performance of surgical sealants, they turned to a familiar cold-water fish: Alaska Pollock
6 September 201625 October 2016 Save the date: 10th International Conference on Bio-based Materials 10 - 11 May 2017, Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany
27 May 201623 May 2016 Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials launches investment, general advisory services The global multi-stakeholder coalition said that it would now offer technical and strategic advice
25 May 201619 May 2016 Reverdia and Wageningen UR Launch Development of Durable Bio-PBS Compounds Development will focus on longevity, appearance and processing characteristics
17 May 201610 May 2016 Solegear Launches good naturedTM Sustainable Office Products at London Drugs Across Western Canada Line is specifically targeting the growing multi-billion dollar home and business organization market that is primarily dominated by traditional plastics
12 May 201611 May 2016 PLA in the Biobased Economy bioplastics MAGAZINE is organizing the 4th PLA World Congress
10 May 20162 May 2016 Toward dissolvable electronics for implants and sensors “Transient Resistive Switching Devices Made from Egg Albumen Dielectrics and Dissolvable Electrodes”
3 May 201627 April 2016 Avantium raises €20 million in a financing round led by PMV Funds will be used to commercialize the YXY technology for producing 100% biobased packaging material PEF
6 April 2016 Coffee waste filled bio-based resins, a new biosurfactant and bio-based dispersions for textile coatings are winners of the innovation award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2016” Winners were elected by the participants of the 9th International Conference on Bio-based Materials in Cologne, Germany
29 March 201616 March 2016 Stora Enso invests 63 million euro to improve competitiveness in strategic growth areas The investment is expected to be completed in mid-2017
22 March 201611 March 2016 The PLA Story: The Digest’s 2016 8-Slide Guide to polylactic acid markets Bottom line, PLA is the subject of intense interest
15 March 201630 March 2016 Buy the most comprehensive trend report on bio-based polymers – and if you are not satisfied, give it back nova-Institute is convinced of the quality of their 500 pages report and sees no risk in this extraordinary offer
Die umfassendsten Trend-Reports zu bio-basierten Polymeren – mit Geld-zurück-Garantie nova-Institut ist von der Qualität seines 500-seitigen Berichts überzeugt und sieht kein Risiko bei diesem außergewöhnlichen Angebot
9 March 201629 March 2016 Conference Journal of the International Conference on Bio-based Materials available, 5 and 6 April 2016, Cologne Special focus points of the conference this year are biorefinery concepts, trends in use of lignin and the production of PHA
4 March 20163 March 2016 nova-Newsletter March 2016 Your monthly update on nova-Institute's activities
29 February 201626 February 2016 Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2016” – “Top 6” candidates nominated! Award for the young, innovative bio-based material industry
Sechs Kandidaten für den Innvationspreis „Bio-based Material of the Year 2016“ nominiert Der Innovationspreis richtet sich an die junge, innovative Biowerkstoff-Industrie
22 February 201615 February 2016 Cool Terra earns the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label Engineered biocarbon naturally benefits soil health
18 February 201616 February 2016 The Race for the 100% Biobased Plastic Bottle The companies, their technologies, partners and prospects
8 February 20167 February 2016 The safest and most sustainable electrical cable Prysmian expands Afumex Green line of cables with biopolyethylene by Braskem
28 January 201625 January 2016 The Closure of the Cycle: Enzymatic Synthesis and Functionalization of Bio-Based Polyesters Aim is the introduction of chemical functionalities on the surface of the polymer while retaining its bulk properties
23 November 201523 November 2015 Latest Material Development Trends in the Automotive Industry in Focus of the Sixth WPC & NFC Conference, Cologne Leading suppliers like Corbion Purac, Toyota Boshoku Europe, Yanfeng Europe and PolyOne will present the latest trends in material development
Neue Biowerkstoffe für die Automobilindustrie auf der 6. WPC & NFC Conference, Cologne Marktführer wie Corbion Purac, Toyota Boshoku Europe, Yanfeng Europe und PolyOne präsentieren innovative Produkte aus WPC und NFC
Renmatix to Develop Its First Commercial Biorefinery Next Year New facility to produce between 100,000 tons to 300,000 tons of sugars annually
5 November 201530 October 2015 Bioplastics Award 2015 – Finalisten bekannt gegeben Innovative Ideen, Produkte oder Serviceleistungen für den Einsatz von Biokunststoffen
21 September 201521 September 2015 Faurecia’s living garden at Frankfurt Motor Show demonstrates rapidly growing choices in bio-materials Faurecia Bio Garden features an immersive experience in a living meadow
7 September 20154 September 2015 Inventure Renewables re-energized to pursue opportunities in North & South America Process technology pioneer terminates licensing agreement with alchimia, Inc., now free to license/apply patented technologies
19 May 201518 May 2015 LanzaTech CEO Holmgren selected to receive the 2015 BIO Rosalind Franklin Award BIO is pleased to honor Dr. Holmgren for her accomplishments in the field of industrial biotechnology
29 January 201529 January 2015 The capacity of emerging bio-based material and chemicals technology to rise to 7.4 million metric tons in 2018 Capacity will more than triple from 2008's value, as the United States and Brazil drive capacity growth to nearly 3 million tons in the Americas alone, says Lux Research
15 December 201412 December 2014 Stora Enso opens new biomaterials innovation centre The centre will host research, application, business development, and strategic marketing
“Bio-based Materials of the Year 2017” Announced
