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CCU-based Resource Supply for the Chemical Industry (PNG)
Sustainability & Health, Technology
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2022-05
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DownloadsIt is a plausible scenario to assign methanol (CH₃OH) a central role in supplying the chemical industry of the future. Already today, methanol plays an important role in the chemical industry, being one of the most established commodities.
CCU-based process route for production of methanol includes production of hydrogen via electrolysis, CO₂ capture from the atmosphere or from industrial point sources, and the hydrogenation reaction. Electricity demand for these processes is represented by red arrows. Above the arrow, the specific energy demand is stated, below, the contribution of the process to the total electricity demand of 1 t of methanol is stated. Purification and compression of hydrogen are neglected. For CO₂ hydrogenation, a complete reaction is assumed.
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Emission Reduction Potential for Replacing Fossil Feedstock with CCU-based Methanol (PNG)
Sustainability & Health, Technology
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DownloadsAt end of life, carbon embedded in chemicals and derived materials is released to the atmosphere as CO₂. In the case of fossil-based feedstock, this contributes to global warming. For CCU-based feedstock this is not the case, since all carbon embedded in these products was captured from the air (or from point sources) before through carbon capture. In a simplified model, additional emissions only electricity production for causes emissions for CCU-based feedstock production. Only the use of renewable energy can save emissions.
The GHG emissions of CCU-based methanol could be 67 to 77 % lower compared to emissions from releasing embedded carbon of fossil fuels, when using current energy supply based on photovoltaics. With improvements in renewable energy production, the reduction could increase to levels between 96 and 100 %. -
RCI’s scientific background report: “CO2 reduction potential of the chemical industry through CCU” (May 2022)
Sustainability & Health, Technology
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2022-05
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DownloadsIn an exploratory scenario, this study investigates the CO₂ emission reductions that can be achieved in the global chemical and derived material industries if the entire demand for embedded carbon is met solely and exclusively via CO₂ instead of from fossil sources. Major simplifications are used to achieve transparency and comprehensibility of the issue. Methanol (CH3OH) is considered to cover the needs for hydrocarbons for chemicals and derived materials among the various chemical intermediates as a representative pathway for renewable carbon. It is a plausible scenario to assign methanol a central role in supplying the chemical industry of the future.
The GHG emissions of CCU-based methanol could be 67 to 77 % lower compared to emissions from releasing embedded carbon of fossil fuels, when using current energy supply based on photovoltaics. With improvements in renewable energy production, the reduction could increase to levels between 96 and 100 %.
DOI No.: https://doi.org/10.52548/UTRL5869
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Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2022 Proceedings
Markets & Economy, Policy, Sustainability & Health, Technology
2022-04
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cartThe proceedings of the Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2022 (23-24 March 2022, https://co2-chemistry.eu) contain 26 presentations, the conference journal, and the press release of the three winners of the Innovation Award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2022“.
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Mimicking Nature The PHA Industry Landscape Latest trends and 28 producer profiles
Markets & Economy
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2022-03
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licenceNatural PHAs are a class of materials that exist in nature for over millions of years. These materials are both bio-based and biodegradable, similar to other natural materials such as cellulose, proteins and starch. Natural PHAs are produced by an extensive variety of microorganisms through bacterial fermentation. Due to its high performance, biocompatibility, biodegradability and green credentials, the PHA family has a large design space and accommodates a wide range of market applications, as a broad variety of different polymers can be produced and blended. The potential of PHAs is enormous.
The report is a must-read for all those interested in the very latest in PHAs, as developers, producers or, above all, users. The information on the companies described has been checked with each of them and is state-of-the-art for February 2022.
Author of “Mimicking Nature” is Prof. Jan Ravenstijn, who has been working intensively on the topic of PHAs for 20 years, is the author of numerous publications and co-founder of the PHA industry association GO!PHA (www.gopha.org). The report is a joint publication of GO!PHA and nova-Institute (www.nova-institute.eu). -
International Conference on Cellulose Fibres 2022 Proceedings
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2022-02
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cartThe proceedings of the International Conference on Cellulose Fibres 2022 (2-3 February 2022, https://cellulose-fibres.eu) contain 26 presentations, the conference journal, and the press release of the three winners of the Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2021 Award!
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The Climate Change Mitigation Star: A Sixfold Challenge (PNG)
Policy, Sustainability & Health
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2022-02
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DownloadsWhy it is right to choose renewable carbon as a guiding principle for sustainable development in the chemicals and materials sectors.
The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) publishes this fundamental strategy paper on the defossilisation of the chemical and material industry with eleven policy recommendations. The Renewable Carbon Initiative is an interest group of more than 30 well-known companies from the wide field of the chemical and material value chains. (www.renewable-carbon-initiative.com)Read more here: https://renewable-carbon-initiative.com/media/press/?id=315
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RCI’s scientific background report: “Renewable carbon as a guiding principle for sustainable carbon cycles” (February 2022)
Policy, Sustainability & Health
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2022-02
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DownloadsWhy it is right to choose renewable carbon as a guiding principle for sustainable development in the chemicals and materials sectors.
The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) publishes this fundamental strategy paper on the defossilisation of the chemical and material industry with eleven policy recommendations. The Renewable Carbon Initiative is an interest group of more than 30 well-known companies from the wide field of the chemical and material value chains. (www.renewable-carbon-initiative.com)Read more here: https://renewable-carbon-initiative.com/media/press/?id=315
DOI No.: https://doi.org/10.52548/QUHG1295
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nova Price Indices for Fossil Resources, Metals and Biomass (February 2022) (PNG)
Markets & Economy
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2022-02
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DownloadsSummarised in three price index curves, this chart shows the price development of fossil, biogenic and metallic raw materials since 1980.
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Das wechselhafte Image der Kunststoffe: Von Begeisterung zur Skepsis, vom Siegeszug zum Umweltproblem (PDF)
Markets & Economy, Sustainability & Health
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2022-01
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DownloadsDas Image der Kunststoffe steht heute in der Krise. Wie konnte es so weit kommen und was kann man tun, um das Image wieder zu verbessern? Kunststoffe sind wichtiger denn je für eine nachhaltige Zukunft. Alle Technologien stehen zur Verfügung, um Kunststoffe umweltfreundlich zu gestalten und im Kreislauf zu fahren. Wie können wir die Gesellschaft wieder davon überzeugen, dass eine Welt mit den richtigen Kunststoffen komfortabler, ressourcenschonender und klimafreundlicher sein wird als ohne?
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2021-12
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DownloadsWoodCircus opened the discussion with industry experts on how to measure the circularity of wood. The result is a rating system with the 13 social, economic and environmental indicators, which was used to compare practices in the wood sector and develop a catalogue of good practices. This document describes the 13 criteria in detail and provides an example of their application.
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2021-12
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DownloadsThe good practice catalogue is the result of the collection and evaluation of good practices of the circular economy from the work of the project WoodCircus. 26 good practices are showcased, divided into four different categories:
- Circular economy concepts;
- Efficiency and processing;
- Reuse and recycling and
- Waste and side stream utilisation. Each good practice is presented with an individual fact sheet describing the focus on the technology or process, regionality and transferability, and highlighting particular strengths with respect to the circular economy.
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2021-11
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DownloadsToday, the various biocomposites can be easily used in a wide range of applications and have reached the mass market as an alternative to conventional plastics. The annual growth of biocomposite granulates has been estimated be 5 % by nova-Institut for 2020 to 2028 (CAGR). What are biocomposites? Basically, any material that consists of natural fibres or particles and a binder (e.g., polymer, resin) can be called a biocomposite. Biocomposites are a collective term for natural fibre-reinforced materials that are partly or entirely of biogenic origin. The report shows a full list of all biocomposite granulate producers in Europe.
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Biodegradable Polymers in Various Environments According to Established Standards and Certification Schemes – Graphic (PDF)
Sustainability & Health, Technology
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2021-11
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DownloadsNew updated version of the poster on Biodegradable Polymers in Various Environments According to Established Standards and Certification Schemes
The popular poster has been once again updated this autumn to depict to most up-to-date status of commercially available polymers which actually biodegrade in accordance with established standards and certification schemes. An additional partner rounds up this team of leading experts in the area of biodegradable polymers.
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Biodegradable Polymers in Various Environments According to Established Standards and Certification Schemes – Graphic (PNG)
Sustainability & Health, Technology
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2021-11
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DownloadsNew updated version of the poster on Biodegradable Polymers in Various Environments According to Established Standards and Certification Schemes
The popular poster has been once again updated this autumn to depict to most up-to-date status of commercially available polymers which actually biodegrade in accordance with established standards and certification schemes. An additional partner rounds up this team of leading experts in the area of biodegradable polymers.
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Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) draws worldwide attention (PDF)
Policy, Sustainability & Health
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2021-11
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DownloadsThe climate crisis is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, with global warming, greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation leading to food insecurity, global health problems and biodiversity loss. Greenhouse gas emissions associated with the use of carbon-containing fossil energy sources such as oil, coal and natural gas have been shown to be a major contributor to climate change. Thus, for decades the focus of climate protection has been predominantly on the energy sector. A new initiative is now expanding this view. Learn about the history and activities of the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI).
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Bioökonomie-Potenziale im Rheinischen Revier – Industrie und Verwertung (JPG)
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Bioökonomie-Potenziale im Rheinischen Revier – Industriebeschäftige nach Sektor (JPG)
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Bioökonomie-Potenziale im Rheinischen Revier – Relevanteste Industriesektoren (JPG)
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Studie Bioökonomie: Potenziale im Rheinischen Revier – Industrie und Verwertung (PDF)
Markets & Economy, Technology
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2021-11
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DownloadsEine Transformation der Wirtschaftsweise mit nachhaltigen, biobasierten Methoden eröffnet der Industrie einmalige Chancen für den Strukturwandel im Rheinischen Revier. Doch wie genau sehen die Beschäftigungseffekte, Umsätze sowie die Relevanz regionaler Industrie-Sektoren für eine biobasierte Wertschöpfung im Einzelnen aus?
Das nova-Institut hat im Auftrag der Strukturwandelinitiative BioökonomieREVIER hierzu eine Studie vorgelegt. Sie beleuchtet qualitative und quantitative Potenziale der Industrien in der Region. Diese erste Bestandsaufnahme zeigt, dass die regionale Sektorenvielfalt förderlich sein wird für die Etablierung neuer, branchenübergreifender Wertschöpfungsketten.