Category: R&D and Technology
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Researchers Team up to Break Down, Upcycle Low-Quality, Rejected Plastic Wastes
AMES, Iowa – Researchers are integrating tried-and-true technologies (let’s unleash bacteria on the biodegradables then heat up the leftovers) and developing new ones (let’s try plasma that shoots “bullet” electrons) to break down waste plastics and convert them to useful materials.
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US Lab Develops New Catalyst to Convert CO2 into Ethylene
New hybrid catalyst could help decarbonization and make ethylene production more sustainable
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Deciphering the Inner Workings of Bacteria
A team led by University of Oldenburg microbiologist Prof. Dr. Ralf Rabus and his PhD student Patrick Becker has gained deep insights into the cellular mechanisms of a common environmental bacterium.
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Artificial Photosynthesis Uses Sunlight to Make Biodegradable Plastic
Synthesis of fumaric acid by a new method of artificial photosynthesis, using sunlight.
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National Labs Research Better Uses for Carbon Dioxide
Scientists from Multiple National Labs Are Finding New Ways to Convert Carbon Dioxide into Affordable Biofuels and Bioproducts.
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Virginia Tech Research on Bioplastics
Turning food waste into biodegradable bioplastics
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Synbio Powerlabs Secures Millions for Precision Fermentation
Synbio Powerlabs Secures € 6.6 Million Funding To Build A Revolutionary Biotechnology Plant For Precision Fermentation
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The Two Key Stages of Bioprocessing
The science of bioprocessing can be divided into two key stages
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VTT Project BioCarbonValue for BioCarbon Development
VTT-led joint research project received over a million euros in funding for upgrading agricultural sidestreams into biocarbon for high-value applications
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Korea-Spain Team Develops Itaconic Acid Mass Production Method
Korea-Spain joint research team develops an itaconic acid mass production method using artificial enzymes. Using inexpensive raw materials such as byproducts from gas fermentation from steel mills, and agricultural and fishery byproducts to significantly lower production costs.
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Overcoming the Low Reactivity of Biobased, Secondary Diols in Polyester Synthesis
An important step toward strong and durable biobased plastics
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New Funding and Partners for ChemCatBio
ChemCatBio To Accelerate Bioenergy Catalyst Research With New Funding and Three Industry Partners
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Aekyung Chemical Starts with Bioplastic Research
Aekyung Chemical jumps into bioplastic industry through ties with state research body
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GCR Opens R&D Center in Spain
GCR Innovating a Sustainable Tomorrow. Opens Innovation Hub for Co-Creation of end-to-end development solutions
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The Secret Behind Cheap BioManufacturing
Researchers believe they have found a production method to produce polymers with plants and proteins that can compete with petrochemical production method
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Modifying Poplar for Bioproducts
Research team receives $15.8M to modify poplar for bioproducts
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Bacterial Catabolism of Acetovanillone, a Lignin Derived Compound
Microbial pathway that catabolizes acetovanillone, a major component of several industrial lignin streams.
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AGAE Achieves Breakthrough in Fermentation Production of Biosurfactant HAA
AGAE Technologies, LLC (“AGAE”), a leading Oregon-based specialty chemical and biotech company, is pleased to announce its technology breakthroughs in production of the natural biosurfactant HAA – 3-(3-hydroxyalkanoyloxy)alkanoate, a precursor of rhamnolipids (RL).
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Global Research Framework for Macroalgae Cultivation & Sinking for Carbon Sequestration
Macroalgae Cultivation & Sinking for Carbon Sequestration. A Framework for Global Research
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Improved Itaconic Acid Production Using Synthetic Biology
Itaconic acid is used as a raw material for manufacturing cosmetics and antibacterial agents, as well as various plastics including biodegradable polymers
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Flinders University Develops New Seaweed Biomaterial
New biomaterial to tackle pollution
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New Method to Create Aromatic Compound from Waste
Integrated strategy for the synthesis of aromatic building blocks via upcycling of real-life plastic wastes
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MIT Develops New Plastic Recycling Process
New process could enable more efficient plastics recycling
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New Zealand Invests in Plastic innovation
Government backs initiatives to cut environmental impact of plastic waste
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New Catalyst for Polyester Chemical Recycling
High-performance catalyst that dissolves polyester and realizes chemical recycling
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Synthesizing Biodegradable Plastic with Sunlight and CO2
Success in synthesizing biodegradable plastic materials using sunlight and CO2
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Team Designs System to Create CO2 Bioplastics
Chem-Bio interface design for rapid conversion of CO2 to bioplastics in an integrated system
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Hungary to Develop New Bioplastics
Hungarian Researchers to Develop Biodegradable Polymers — EU institutions behave in a “moralist” way towards Hungary regarding the rule of law etc.; I believe they should first clean up their house before pointing their fingers at Hungary. EU institutions have become the symbol of corruption for the average joe in the street
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II T Roorkee Develops New Bioplastics
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee researchers have developed a biodegradable substitute for single-use plastics packaging
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Troy University and Hemp Growers Partner on Hemp Bioplastics
Troy University partners with the National Hemp Growers Cooperative to research use of hemp fibers in developing biodegradable plastics
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Direct Conversion of CO2 into Chemicals
Chinese researchers develop catalysts to convert CO2 and H2 into chemicals and hydrocarbons
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University of Idaho on Converting Manure to Bioplastics
University of Idaho researchers are pioneering technologies that have potential to turn a liability for dairymen – animal waste – into revenue-generating products.
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New Algorithm Reveals Secrets of Cell Factories
The researchers tested their model by simulating metabolism in more than 300 types of yeasts. When compared with measured, pre-existing knowledge, the researchers concluded that models with predicted kcat values could accurately simulate metabolism
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New Vegan Biomaterials to Replace Pesticides
New vegan-based biomaterials could be used instead of chemical products and pesticides to help farmers manage their crops in a more eco-friendly and sustainable way, according to new research.
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New and Cheaper Method to Produce PEF
Efficient titanium-based catalyst used to produce PEF, the biobased alternative to PET
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Toray Develops Bio Adipic Acid
Toray Invents 100% Bio-Based Adipic Acid from Sugars Derived from Inedible Biomass, Scaling Up for Application to Eco-Friendly Nylon 66
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Synthetisation of Fumaric Acid
Researchers have successfully synthesized fumarate (fumaric acid), a raw material for unsaturated polyester resin, by combining carbon dioxide (CO2) with pyruvate (derived from biomass), using two biocatalysts: malate dehydrogenase and fumarase.
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Bacteria to Be Tested in Space to Solve Plastic Dilemma
NREL Selected for Space-Bound Research To Solve the Plastic Waste Dilemma
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Designer Materials to Keep Plastic Out of Landfills
Berkeley Lab technology provides low-carbon manufacturing solution for plastic products
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Stora Enso Launches Furacore Process to Produce FDCA
Plastic as we know it is at the edge of a revolution, and this is how FuraCore® by Stora Enso can help
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Chalmers University Develops New Recycling Method
Pioneering recycling turns mixed waste into premium plastics with no climate impact
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Biosynthetic Potential of Global Ocean Microbiome
Tapping the ocean as a source of natural products — Should we draw a line when it comes to innovation? Have, will or should we reach a level of civilisation where we decide to change our focus from “using and controlling our environment” to “maintaining our environment in its natural equilibrium”. Taking advantage of our…
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DSM Develops First Biobased Vitamin A
World’s first bio-based Vitamin A begins application testing with cosmetics customers after DSM’s scientific breakthrough
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Chinese Develop Conductive Polymer Based Living Material
Researchers Develop Flexible Bioelectronic Device Based on Living Material for Monitoring Lactate and Tumor Cells
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EPFL Develops New Lignocellulosic Bioplastic Similar to PET
EPFL scientists have developed a new, PET-like plastic that is easily made from the non-edible parts of plants.
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Rutgers Scientist Develops Antimicrobial Plant-Based Food Wrap
Rutgers Scientist Develops Antimicrobial, Plant-Based Food Wrap Designed to Replace Plastic
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NL Startup to Reduce Cost of PLA Production
Nature’s Principles to reduce the cost and carbon footprint of PLA production
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The Plastic Protein Powder Solution
Plastic-sourced protein powder developed by Michigan Tech researchers could help solve two prominent global issues: hunger and plastic pollution — While the European Commission is flushing EU taxpayer money down the drain, US scientists are coming up with disruptive solutions.
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French Researchers Develop New Degradable Polymers
A research team has synthesized new degradable polymers by incorporating fragile bonds into their structure.
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Engineering Nonphotosynthetic Carbon Fixation for Bioplastic Production
Engineering nonphotosynthetic carbon fixation for production of bioplastics by methanogenic archaea
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TU Dresden Research on Biosynthesis of Cyanobacterin
Biosynthesis Of Cyanobacterin Opens Up New Class Of Natural Compounds For Applications In Medicine And Agriculture
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Bio Base Mobile Pilot Plant Starts its Journey
Bio Base Mobile Pilot Plant leaves construction site and travels to first temporary host
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Indian Military Research on Bioplastics
From making missiles to biodegradable carry bags
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Nextleaf and Hempcrete Natural Partner on Hempcrete
Nextleaf Licenses U.S. Patent to Hempcrete Natural
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Biodegradable Products from Areca Leaves
Indian Villager Makes Biodegradable Products from Areca Leaves
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LG Chem and Kist Partner on Carbon Neutrality Research
LG Chem – KIST Opens Joint Research Lab for Commercializing Carbon Neutrality Technologies
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New Strategy for Creating New to Nature Enzymes
Scientists achieve a novel biocatalytic reaction by repurposing natural enzymes with light, which could lead to valuable new chemical compounds.
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Improving Mechanical Properties of Cementitious Composites Containing Incinerated Sugarcane Filter Cake (FREE)
Bio-strengthening of cementitious composites from incinerated sugarcane filter cake by a calcifying bacterium Lysinibacillus sp. WH
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USC Research on Reducing Waste
University scientists and engineers aim to replace plastics and batteries with more sustainable, degradable resources for the future.
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Chinese Researchers Double Microalgae Yields
Scientists Explore a Genetic Sensor of Blue Light to Double Oil Productivity in Industrial Microalgae
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Light Powered Microbes Accelerate Biomanufacturing
Researchers from Japan engineered a method that allows bacteria to use light for external energy to accelerate biomanufacturing of target compounds without disrupting the host microorganism’s natural metabolism
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Light and Oxygen Turn Plastic Waste into Benzoic Acid
A new path to convert polystyrene waste into benzoic acid has been discovered.
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Iowa State University to Research Bioplastics
Research project aims to make plastic films more biodegradable
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Insects, Earthworms and Enzymes Working Together to Tackle Plastic Pollution
Please find attached a press release on the progress of the RECOVER research project – CBE_JU #H2020 – which is working on finding solutions to the main problems posed by agri-food plastic waste as well as establishing a new cross-cutting interconnection in the bioeconomy involving waste management and biotechnology. A project that uses insects, earthworms…
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Strategies for Biogas Based PHB Production
Optimization of nitrogen feeding strategies for improving polyhydroxybutyrate production from biogas by Methylocystis parvus OBBP in a stirred tank reactor
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ETH Zurich Claims True Plastic Recycling
Researchers have successfully broken plastic into its molecular building blocks and recovered over 90% of them.
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Aimplas Develops New Recycling Technology
AIMPLAS develops new techniques to give a second life to packaging, textile, tyre and mattress waste
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New Approach to Bimetallic Catalysis for Greener Biochemicals
Bimetallic catalysis technique using gold and palladium nanoparticles could lead to new design pathways for biochemicals.
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NC State Researcher Develop New Biomaterial
New Biomaterial Could Save Our Oceans From Plastic Pollution
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US Claims BioPlastic Production Breakthrough
A Genetic Sequence Allows Photosynthetic Organisms To Stably Produce Ethylene
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New Bioplastic from Estonia
The large-scale production of wood-based, fully recyclable plastic might soon become a reality in Estonia
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NatureWorks to use John Crane Technology
John Crane Secures Partnership With Natureworks In Development Of New Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility –
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Japanese Pioneer in Artificial Photosynthesis
This company claims to establish artificial photosynthesis technology for wide-scale production of useful carbon compounds within 10 years.
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New Chemical Recycling Method at Room Temperature
Versatile Chemical Recycling Strategies: Value-Added Chemicals from Polyester and Polycarbonate Waste
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Honeywell Bio-Naphtha Technology
Honeywell Introduces New Technology To Produce Key Feedstock For Plastics
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New Chemical Reagent for Chemical Recycling
A new chemical vastly improves the profitability of recycling
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Mitsubishi Chemical Develops Bio MMA Technology
Design of Pilot Plant for MMA Monomers Using Plant-Derived Materials Has Begun
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University of Warwick Uses Enzymes to Create New Biochemicals
Compounds made from ‘digested’ molecules feeds appetite for greener pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals
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Bioplastics Made with Green Solvent and Natural Pigment
Scientists use “green” solvent and natural pigment to produce bioplastic
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UNC Develops Upcycling Solution for Plastic Waste
Carolina chemists may have a solution to the country’s plastic problem by “upcycling” plastic trash to tougher, stronger material.
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Turning Apple Waste into Bioplastics
Oregon State researchers makes key advance in turning apple waste into packaging material
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Bioplastics with Tailor Made Properties
Biosynthetic Structural Proteins with Super Plasticity, Extraordinary Mechanical Performance, Biodegradability, Biocompatibility and Information Storage Ability
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Bioplastics Made from Wood, Stone and Eutectic Solvent
Development of the World’s First 100% Natural Biomass-Based Biodegradable Thermoplastic Material Prepared from Wood, Stone, and a Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent by Green Science Alliance
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Pilot Scale Biorefinery Based on Hydrothermal Treatment
Pilot-scale biorefinery for the production of purified biopolymers based on hydrothermal treatment in flow-through reactor cycles
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Manufacturing Innovation Research Partnership
To coincide with the UK’s National Manufacturing Summit 2022 – A Net Zero Future, the University of Birmingham and the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) have launched a new research group, which will lead a sustainable manufacturing revolution
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Self Cleaning Bioplastics Repel Liquid and Dirt
Inspired by the always immaculate lotus leaf, researchers have developed a self-cleaning bioplastic that is sturdy, sustainable and compostable
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New Molecule for the Greening of C5 Chemistry (FREE)
Global Bioenergies: a new molecule for the greening of C5 chemistry.
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Xampla Opens New Lab and Expands Team
Xampla opens new lab as company expands commercial and technical teams
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MIT Engineers Invent New Material
MIT chemical engineers have created a new material that is stronger than steel and as light as plastic
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Indians Discover Enzyme that Degrades Plastics and Phthalates Faster
Indian scientists find enzyme that degrades plastic faster
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US Pupils Experiment with Bioplastics
There’s something remarkable about the American education system
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Large Scale Production of Recyclable Cellulosic Bioplastic
Large-Scale Manufacture of Recyclable Bioplastics from Renewable Cellulosic Biomass Derived from Softwood Kraft Pulp
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New NatureWorks HQ and Advanced Biopolymers Research Centre
NatureWorks to Open New Headquarters and Advanced Biopolymers Research and Development Facility
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New Low Pressure Method to Create Bioplastics
UD researchers report low-pressure method to convert industrially processed biomass into plastics, chemicals
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New Bioplastic with Unprecedented Properties
Sugar-Based Polymers with Stereochemistry-Dependent Degradability and Mechanical Properties
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Impact Biomedical Develops New Bioplastic
Impact BioMedical Announces New Bioplastics Test Results
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