10 July 20174 July 2017 DuPont and Bock Announce Strategic Partnership, Expanding Biogas Enzymes Distribution Footprint DuPont intends to provide its OPTIMASH® AD-100 enzyme biotechnology to Bock for distribution of the biogas enzymes to customers across the United Kingdom
7 July 20176 July 2017 Genomatica delivers on plant performance guarantees Novamont confirms Bottrighe plant meets performance parameters
Tasty Energy Treats You Can Make From Brownies Hydrocarbon oils from Botryococcus braunii algae to be researched as a renewable fuel source
6 July 20174 July 2017 N-butanol and beyond: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Green Biologics CEO Sean Sutcliffe gave this illuminating overview of the company’s progress and promise at ABLC 2017 in Washington DC
5 July 20173 July 2017 TU Munich: Bio-fuel from waste Zeolite catalysts pave the road to decentral chemical processes
In search of lowest cost hydrocarbons: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Global Bioenergies CEO Marc Delcourt gave this illuminating overview of the company’s progress and promise at ABLC 2017 in Washington DC
3 July 201729 June 2017 German chemical company Evonik will build a second plant in Blair New Plant will make the fatty acids from marine algae to be used by the salmon aquaculture industry
30 June 201728 June 2017 Norway’s Statkraft to make biofuel from wood chips and other waste Company's "hydro thermal liquefaction" process turns wood and organic waste into a second-generation biofuel that is carbon neutral
28 June 20179 September 2021 Europe, Flanders, the Province of East-Flanders and the City of Ghent invest €9,36 million in the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant Investment will be used to build up new research infrastructure specifically for gas fermentation and Down-Stream Processing
23 June 201721 June 2017 FDCA (2,5-furandicarboxylic acid) biorefineries In recent years, FDCA has received significant attention due to its wide application as a substitute of petrochemical-derived terephthalic acid in the synthesis of useful polymers
20 June 201714 June 2017 Newsflash BioProcess Pilot Facility (June 2017) BPF considering expansion of the pilot plant with a 8m3 bubble column fermentor
13 June 201711 August 2020 Makin’ Money in Muddy Waters with a Magic Molecule Wisconsin researcher converts biomass into three viable products, in one step
31 May 201729 May 2017 Ultra-High Yield Para-Xylene from Biomass-Derived 2,5-Dimethylfuran Using ethylene with DMF (from fructose) may provide a more economical method of para-xylene production
30 May 201724 May 2017 First success in scaling up the Isobutene process in the Leuna Demo plant Delivery to partners of the first batches of Isobutene for testing is expected in June timeframe
26 May 201723 May 2017 BIO Deutschland presents the latest figures for the German biotech sector Concern about the standstill in R&D investment by private companies
Novozymes announces $36m investment to beef up capacity for the production of enzymes for biofuels Company hired more than 100 local contractors to install additional production equipment at the facility
MicroPep Technologies joins Toulouse White Biotechnology to accelerate the development of biostimulants and natural herbicides MicroPep develops biostimulants and natural herbicides to propose a real alternative to chemical pesticides and fertilizers most widely used in agriculture
24 May 201722 May 2017 Biotechnologies for Marine Oil Spill Cleanup: Indissoluble Ties with Microorganisms Recent findings about microbial physiology, metabolism and ecology
17 May 201715 May 2017 Biotech/GM Crops Surge to a New Peak of 185.1 Million Hectares in 2016 Global area rebounds from 2015 as farmers continue to adopt biotech crops
16 May 201715 May 2017 Earth Day Recap: How Plant Science Can Lead To A More Sustainable Future Florida farmer Lawson Mozley’s discussion of the technology behind food production, specifically related to GMOs
26 April 201725 April 2017 Clothing industry turns to biotech The global textile industry reportedly accounts for 17-20% of global industrial water pollution
20 April 201719 April 2017 Is humble yeast the next new wonder product? Irish researchers at UCC seek to push yeast engineering to a whole new level
18 April 201715 April 2017 The EU’s Sweet 16: 16 of the most fascinating projects under development and in deployment in Europe Biofuels Digest's survey looking at emerging projects in this series
Born Global makes call for bio-based technologies Five Phase Born Global Innovation Challenge tailored to the specific market need is launched
13 April 201711 April 2017 New tool launched to monitor bio-based materials in the chemical industry AkzoNobel, ABT and EY join forces to encourage more transparent, sustainable chemistry
12 April 201710 April 2017 EVOLVA: an Interview with CEO Neil Goldsmith Evolva’s CEO Neil Goldsmith kindly agreed to walk us through the company’s history, goals, and philosophy
4 April 201729 March 2017 Bacteria produce polymers and intermediate products Biotechnologically produced building blocks for chemistry and biodegradable synthetics
31 March 201729 March 2017 The Race for Bionylon heats up: Rennovia enters piloting stage of its key bio-based HDO platform Company looking for strategic partnerships to commercialize innovative catalyst processes for the production of cost-advantaged chemicals
22 March 201720 March 2017 Comet Biorefining Completes Equity Financing Agricultural residues to be converted into high-purity dextrose for production of sustainable bio-chemicals
15 March 201714 March 2017 #BIO2017: A Peek at Pavilions | European Commission The buzz words in Brussels right now are breakthrough, inclusion, and flexibility, as the European Commission touts big innovations underway throughout Europe
13 March 20173 March 2017 5 Things To Know About Sugar Beets You might be surprised by the benefits that a biotech crop like sugar beets offers
10 March 20178 March 2017 Copper mining with bioactive substances derived from bacteria New Chilean-German research project
9 March 20173 March 2017 Biocatalytic Phosphorylations of Metabolites: Past, Present, and Future Phosphorus is a key element for life
Biokits with Do-It-Yourself genetic engineering could involve a criminal act German declaration brings evident legal uncertainties surrounding the use of DIY-bio in the home
7 March 20173 March 2017 Biologicals and BMPS: A Modern Digester’s Blueprint for Success Ensuring a digester has the right bacteria to work in conjecture with methanogens can lead to higher-than-anticipated yields and a more profitable operation
The Biobased Economy: Measuring Growth and Impacts BIO's new paper: Congress should create a clear path forward for Farm Bill energy programs with mandatory funding
2 March 20179 September 2021 Power-to-Gas: Electrochaea is awarded patent on super single-celled organisms for biomethane production Energy storage by microorganisms
17 February 201715 February 2017 Rhapynal for a better environment – innovative, biobased and sustainable Innovative biosurfactant offers virtually unlimited possibilities for application in the agricultural, pharmaceutical and many other sectors
16 February 201714 February 2017 Innovation Legislation Seeks Boost in Illinois’ Bio-based Economy Senate Bill 1656 provides incentives to Illinois businesses to produce and sell new renewable products made from biomass and other renewable sources
9 February 20177 February 2017 Green Biologics Recognized as a Clean Technology Leader by Two Prestigious Industry Awards Specialty chemicals company named in the 2017 Global Cleantech 100 and a 2016 Global Clean Energy Award winner
5 minutes with… David Anderson, Global Vice President of Marketing for Green Biologics Interview with Emily O’Dowd sheds light on the importance of understanding your consumers
With plastic bags and plates, China tries to cure its corn hangover China's state grain bureau announced new strategy in a five-year policy document
7 February 20176 February 2017 Toray, Mitsui in cellulosic sugar JV in Thailand The JV will build a demonstration plant which will process around 15 tons of sugarcane bagasse/day
31 January 201727 January 2017 Biotensidon: Breakthrough in Rhamnolipid Mass-Production Supra Molecular Complex improves health & environment characteristics of cosmetics, pharmaceutical and agricultural products
26 January 201724 January 2017 Here are 15 Women Leading in European Biotech Which women are particularly successful in biotech across the continent?
25 January 201723 January 2017 A lean green killing machine? Spanish researchers to use a predatory bacterium to extract bioplastic materials from the inside of other bacteria, without degrading it
23 January 201718 January 2017 New path to ethylene via ethanol: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Technip’s Hummingbird tech Technip’s Paul Langston gave this comprehensive overview of the technology and the company
18 January 201716 January 2017 Dual-purpose biofuel crops could extend production, increase profits Recent Illinois study shows that it is cost effective to retrofit ethanol plants where it makes sense
16 December 201616 December 2016 Purification of bio-based chemicals on an industrial scale Various innovative separation techniques were presented at the EFIB-event in Glasgow
Biodegradable silk in Adidas shoes AMSilk GmbH claims to be the world’s first industrial supplier of synthetic silk biopolymers
