9 May 20234 May 2023 New chemistry can extract virgin-grade materials from wind turbine blades in one process Researchers from Aarhus University and the Danish Technological Institute have developed a chemical process that can disassemble the epoxy composite of wind turbine blades and simultaneously extract intact glass fibres as well as one of the epoxy resin's original building blocks in a high quality. The recovered materials could potentially be used in the production of new blades
Neues chemisches Verfahren zur Gewinnung neuer Materialien aus den Rotorblättern von Windkraftanlagen in einem einzigen Prozess Das neue chemische Verfahren ist nicht auf Windturbinenblätter beschränkt, sondern funktioniert bei vielen verschiedenen so genannten faserverstärkten Epoxidverbundwerkstoffen, einschließlich einiger Materialien, die mit besonders teuren Kohlenstofffasern verstärkt sind
8 May 20233 May 2023 Fortum Battery Recycling opens Europe’s largest closed-loop hydrometallurgical battery recycling facility in Finland Fortum Battery Recycling has started commercial operations at its state-of-the-art hydrometallurgical battery material recycling facility in Harjavalta, Finland
5 May 20232 May 2023 CELLUN – a fiber composite made from biopolymers For the production of CELLUN, the reinforcing component is combined from non-fusible cellulose fibers as well as thermoplastic derivatized cellulose fibers as matrix to form a hybrid roving
Carbon Recycling International Builds the World’s Largest CO2-to-Fuel Facility New plant can recycle 160,000 tons of CO2 annually, which translates to a significant reduction in emissions associated with steel production
4 May 20233 May 2023 The world’s first bio-material toilet is made from wood Woodio Block, a 100% waterproof solid wood composite toilet seat, wins Design Plus Award powered by ISH at Frankfurt am Main in March 2023
Scientists discover microorganisms for carbon capture Utilizing scientific methods, the research team has already discovered novel cyanobacteria so efficient at consuming carbon dioxide that they appear to outperform other best-in-class carbon-capturing microbes
Coconuts and lemons enable a thermal wood for indoor heating and cooling KTH researchers reported about the development of a wood composite thermal battery which is capable of storing both heat and cold and can be charged by any heat source
Wanhua Chemical Attends the Press Conference of Chinaplas and Shares New Trends of Green Materials The Company is exploring the sustainable development path in the field of plastics, aiming to optimize industrial structures and facilitate the global market to embrace green revolution
Versalis to strengthen position in chemistry from renewables: Novamont acquisition agreement signed with Mater-Bi This acquisition represents a great opportunity for Versalis to accelerate its strategy through the integration of a technological platform which is unique and complementary
3 May 20234 May 2023 Smart Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) Technologies and Materials Defossilise the Economy With a current capacity of over 1.3 million tonnes for CO₂-based products and steadily growing demand, smart Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies are helping to establish CO2 as a renewable carbon feedstock. Many of these innovations have been introduced at the Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023
From scrap to raw material: state-supported Car2Car project develops technologies to improve recycling of end-of-life vehicles The BMW group will recognize in future the recyclability of all applicated Materials already in the designing phase
2 May 202327 April 2023 Borealis Bornewables™ polymers for personal hygiene fabrics help PFNonwovens Group accelerate its journey towards climate neutrality Borealis and the PFNonwovens Group teamed up to enhance their production of nonwoven materials for the personal hygiene market and set a new industry standard by using Bornewables PP resins for spunbond and meltblown solutions
Photosynthesis ‘hack’ could lead to new ways of generating renewable energy Researchers found that ‘rewiring’ of photosynthesis could improve how it deals with excess energy, and create new and more efficient ways of using its power
Bio-based Industries Investment Programme 2023 Tech Tour and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) are announcing the launch of the Bio-based Industries Investment Programme 2023/2024
28 April 20234 October 2024 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), April 2023 Let's take a look at what happened in April 2023 at RCI
Gevo, LG Chem on ethanol-based propylene partnership The joint development agreement between Gevo and LG Chem will accelerate the pilot research, technical scale-up, and commercialization of bio-propylene
27 April 202327 April 2023 “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2023” Innovation Award – Three winning CCU solutions open the road to transition away from fossil resources Carbon dioxide is a renewable resource able to replace fossil carbon. CellCO2, Arkeon and Ultra-low Carbon Concrete showcase the versatility of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) solutions
Innovationspreis „Best CO₂-Utilisation 2023“ – Drei prämierte CCU-Lösungen ebnen den Weg zur Abkehr von fossilen Ressourcen Kohlendioxid ist eine erneuerbare Ressource, die fossilen Kohlenstoff erfolgreich ersetzen kann. Die Innovationen CellCO₂, Arkeon und Ultra-low Carbon Concrete zeigen die Vielfalt der Lösungen zur Kohlenstoffabscheidung und -nutzung (CCU)
Plug-n-play DAC: Ukraine-based startup Carbominer piloted its transportable machine with an international industrial partner The results of this two-week pilot have shown that Carbominer’s DAC technology works, providing little water usage and higher than expected CO2 purity (99.5%)
Axens, a partner to the BioTJet industrial project for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in France using BioTfueL® technology Within the framework of the BioTJet project, Axens is surrounded by its partners, Elyse Energy, Avril, IFP Energies nouvelles and Bionext with the ambitious objectives of decarbonization of the aviation sector
26 April 202321 April 2023 ANDRITZ, Nouvelles Fibres Textiles and Pellenc ST enter partnership for an innovative approach in textile recycling New ANDRITZ partnership sets a major milestone in industrial-scale recycling technology for textile circularity
Lummus and RWDC Industries Sign MoU Accelerating PHA Production at Scale Combined innovation, experience and strengths of Lummus and RWDC offer real solutions for the circular economy
Researchers Develop Biodegradable, Biorecyclable Glass However, the biomolecular glass is currently still in the laboratory stage but could become an environmental-friendly biomaterial. Also as medical devices because it is biodegradable
25 April 202320 April 2023 Opening a New Frontier: PdMo Intermetallic Catalyst for Promoting CO2 Utilization A team of researchers led by Professor Hideo Hosono from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, set out to develop a better catalyst for CO2 hydrogenation
California debates 15% goal for bioplastic beverage bottles New bill would provide modest incentives to companies using plant-based plastics, as well as set a non-binding goal that plastic beverage bottles need to be made with 15 percent bio-based materials by 2030
24 April 202318 April 2023 Gevo Enters Joint Development Agreement with LG Chem to Develop Bio-Propylene Bio-propylene can be used to replace fossil-based products as an eco-friendly raw material for various plastic products and is expected to play a pivotal role in the rapid growth of the bioplastic market and circular economy
Cemvita Unveils eCO2 Pilot Plant: Transforming CO2 Emissions into Renewable Feedstocks and Fertilizers eCO2 platform promises to alleviate feedstock shortage and produce carbon-negative fuels and chemicals at competitive market rates
The term recycling must not be watered down by pyrolysis and gasification Two new studies set the wrong priorities and could encourage problematic policy decisions on pyrolysis and gasification of plastic packaging waste
21 April 202318 April 2023 AIMPLAS participates in a new EU project bringing to the market high-quality polyester textile products from the valorisation of CO2 waste streams New European project demonstrate its first-of-its-kind technology producing commercially viable sustainable PET textile products from CO2 waste streams at industrial scale
Three ways to solve the plastics pollution crisis Researchers are studying how more-sophisticated policies, smarter recycling and new materials could stem the tide of waste
Electrolyzers Market worth $23,555.9 Million by 2028 Promising growth by 2028 according to a new research report
Kelheim Fibres to present bio-based hygiene solutions at INDEX Kelheim Fibres has developed a range of functionalized specialty fibres, including hydrophobic Olea, trilobal Galaxy®, and the hollow fibre Bramante
The suite of substances that can tackle carbon dioxide Chemists are organising an arsenal of catalysts to suck up small, inert molecules.Chemists are organising an arsenal of catalysts to suck up small, inert molecules
20 April 202317 April 2023 Apollo Tyres readies itself for sustainable mobility Develops passenger vehicle tyres with 75% sustainable materials
19 April 202314 April 2023 Linde and Heidelberg Materials Announce Large-Scale Carbon Capture Project Both partners will be supplemented by funding of around €15 million from the Decarbonisation of Industry funding programme on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)
Exxon’s new ‘advanced recycling’ plant raises environmental concerns Advocates warn plants like the latest addition to the Texas complex generate hazardous pollutants and provide cover for oil giants to produce new plastic products
A biohybrid system to extract 20 times more bioplastic from CO2 developed by KAIST researchers The scientists produced bioplastics from CO2 by developing a hybrid system that interlinked the electrochemical CO2 conversion and microbial bio conversion methods together
18 April 202317 December 2024 nova-experts introduced: Verena Roberts Project Manager Renewable Carbon Initiative - Coordination, Dissemination, and Communication
From greenhouse gas to value-added product If one converts CO2 into synthesis gas, a valuable starting material for the chemical industry can be obtained. Researchers at TU Wien show how this works even at room temperature and atmospheric pressure
Biotrend Energy To Build The First Commercial-Scale Advanced Plastics Recycling Facility Using Honeywell Upcycle Process Technology Biotrend Energy will transform end-of-life plastic waste into Honeywell Recycled Polymer Feedstock (RPF) which can be used to create new plastics using Honeywell’s UpCycle Process Technology
Solvay collaborates with Ginkgo Bioworks The partnership will strengthen Solvay's position in biotechnology and complements the company’s activities in different key areas
Solvay announces strategic collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks and expands its R&I footprint in the United States The investment will accelerate the development of new sustainable biopolymers, strengthening Solvay’s position in biotechnology in this important growth platform
17 April 202313 April 2023 The rise of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) as a renewable carbon feedstock – More than 1.3 million tonnes capacity for CO₂-based products already exist and are expected to at least quadruple by 2030 New report on the use of CO₂ for chemicals, advanced fuels, polymers, proteins and minerals by nova-Institute – A deep and comprehensive insight into the evolving technologies, trends and the dynamically growing market of CO2 transformation and utilisation
IDTechEx Discusses Which Sustainable Packaging Solutions Are Advancing the Circular Economy Latest market report explores the sustainable materials, leading players, and technology trends driving the field and presents a forecast for the sustainable packaging market segmented into 21 different materials
EU eyes CO2-hydrogen combination to make synthetic fuels Experts say the two molecules of carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen are the foundation of the EU’s future low-carbon synthetic fuel industry
14 April 202311 April 2023 LyondellBasell and EEW sign LOI for potential advanced waste sorting This collaboration would close the loop on plastics that are today sent for incineration, by sorting them out for use as feedstock in mechanical and advance recycling processes
Osaka Gas and MHI to Collaborate in CO2 Value Chain Development for CCUS The project will leverage Osaka Gas’s know-how on e-methane production and CO2 storage and MHI’s expertise in CO2 capture, liquefied CO2 maritime vessel transport, and CO2 management
Multilab Separations Consortium puts biofuel on the path to decarbonization Separations technology critical to converting biomass to low-carbon biofuel
13 April 20236 April 2023 Why coffee capsules should be compostable European Bioplastics sides with specific EU Commission proposal