Category: Universities, Institutes & Labs
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Uttar Pradesh to Establish Rs 2000 Crore Bioplastic Park
Uttar Pradesh to Establish Rs 2000 Crore Bioplastic Park
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Danone, DMC, Michelin and Crédit Agricole Centre France join forces to create a cutting-edge biotechnology platform
Danone, DMC, Michelin and Crédit Agricole Centre France join forces to create a cutting-edge biotechnology platform — The bioplastic industry was built on unfair commercial practices. A combination of aggressive lobbying, misappropriation of EU funds and ostracising the competition and independent media. To undo the bad karma, we must go back to the bioplastic birthplace…
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Researchers invent one hundred percent biodegradable “barley plastic”
Researchers invent one hundred percent biodegradable “barley plastic” — The bioplastic industry was built upon unfair commercial practices. A combination of aggressive lobbying, misappropriation of EU funds and ostracising the competition and independent media. To undo the bad karma, we must go back to the bioplastic birthplace and undo the evil in its womb ……
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Circe Bioscience licenses technology to decarbonize industry with microbes developed at Wyss Institute at Harvard University
Circe Bioscience licenses technology to decarbonize industry with microbes developed at Wyss Institute at Harvard University
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Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers
Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers
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Scientists identify ‘astonishing atomic-level mechanism’ for turning CO2 into valuable products
Scientists identify ‘astonishing atomic-level mechanism’ for turning CO2 into valuable products
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Soil bacteria respire more CO2 after eating non-sugar organic matter
Soil bacteria respire more CO2 after eating non-sugar organic matter
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Innovative plastic film material made from PLA
Innovative plastic film material made from PLA
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Purdue researchers develop sustainable, biodegradable superabsorbent materials from hemp
Purdue researchers develop sustainable, biodegradable superabsorbent materials from hemp
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Transforming waste gases into valuable green bioplastics
Transforming waste gases into valuable green bioplastics
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Synthetic leather made from recyclable and bio-based PBS
Synthetic leather made from recyclable and bio-based PBS
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Startup aiming to reduce plastic reliance joins Cornell incubator
Startup aiming to reduce plastic reliance joins Cornell incubator
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A sewage treatment plant as a source of raw materials
A sewage treatment plant as a source of raw materials
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Sustainable plastics are not a solution, researchers warn
What are sustainable plastics? A review of interrelated problems and solutions to help avoid unintended consequences.
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AIBN researchers win Serendipity Collective pitch with self-healing bioplastic
AIBN researchers win Serendipity Collective pitch with self-healing bioplastic
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KAIST-Yonsei University researchers develop biodegradable paper coating
KAIST-Yonsei University researchers develop biodegradable paper coating
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Study suggests PLA teabags don’t biodegrade and are toxic for terrestrial species (Video)
Study suggests PLA teabags don’t biodegrade and are toxic for terrestrial species
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Researchers Transform Olive Grove Waste Into Bioplastic
Researchers Transform Olive Grove Waste Into Bioplastic
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A fungus converts cellulose directly into a novel platform chemical
A fungus converts cellulose directly into a novel platform chemical
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New technique by NUS scientists to transform waste carbon dioxide into high-value chemicals achieves cost reduction of about 30%
New technique by NUS scientists to transform waste carbon dioxide into high-value chemicals achieves cost reduction of about 30%
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UTA Chemist Developing Method To Recycle More Plastics
UTA Chemist Developing Method To Recycle More Plastics
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New polystyrene recycling process could be world’s first to be both economical and energy-efficient
New polystyrene recycling process could be world’s first to be both economical and energy-efficient
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KAIST develops packaging material that is biodegradable in the sea
KAIST develops packaging material that is biodegradable in the sea
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Bio-based resins could offer recyclable future for 3D printing
Bio-based resins could offer recyclable future for 3D printing
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How to Make Ubiquitous Plastics Biodegradable
How to Make Ubiquitous Plastics Biodegradable
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Plant-based plastic releases nine times less microplastics than conventional plastic
Plant-based plastic releases nine times less microplastics than conventional plastic
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New patent for bio-based polymer to be used in piezoelectric devices
New patent for bio-based polymer to be used in piezoelectric devices
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Researchers create plastic alternative that’s compostable in home and industrial settings
Researchers create plastic alternative that’s compostable in home and industrial settings
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Biodegradable ‘Living Plastic’ Houses Bacterial Spores That Help It Break Down
Biodegradable ‘Living Plastic’ Houses Bacterial Spores That Help It Break Down
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New bioplastic material absorbs contaminants from water, decomposes into fertiliser
New bioplastic material absorbs contaminants from water, decomposes into fertiliser
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U of G researchers get $1M for compostable K-cup project
U of G researchers get $1M for compostable K-cup project
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Faba beans used to make plant-based wrap that also keeps food fresh for longer
Faba beans used to make plant-based wrap that also keeps food fresh for longer
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Evolution of synthetic rubber: bio-based raw materials and new types of rubber
Evolution of synthetic rubber: bio-based raw materials and new types of rubber
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Bacteria for climate-neutral chemicals of the future
Bacteria for climate-neutral chemicals of the future
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University of Texas at Austin develops compostable sequins
University of Texas at Austin developed compostable sequins
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USask researchers develop eggshell ‘bioplastic’ pellet as sustainable alternative to plastic
USask researchers develop eggshell ‘bioplastic’ pellet as sustainable alternative to plastic
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UW–Madison biochemist wins prestigious forestry prize for discoveries that support sustainable energy and product innovations
UW–Madison biochemist wins prestigious forestry prize for discoveries that support sustainable energy and product innovations
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Highly cited researcher Prof. Yong Sik Ok’s groundbreaking work in sustainable plastic management
Highly cited researcher Prof. Yong Sik Ok’s groundbreaking work in sustainable plastic management
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Awarded research on lignin foam as a fossil-free insulation material
Awarded research on lignin foam as a fossil-free insulation material
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Mura and Ghent University partner on chemical recycling
Mura Partners with Ghent University’s Laboratory for Chemical Technology to Explore Advanced Recycling Capabilities
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New environmentally-friendly growing materials to be developed for food production
New environmentally-friendly growing materials to be developed for food production
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Roadmap to a global ocean free from harmful impacts of pollution
Roadmap to a global ocean free from harmful impacts of pollution
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Using CO2 and biomass, FAMU-FSU researchers find path to more environmentally friendly recyclable plastics
Using CO2 and biomass, FAMU-FSU researchers find path to more environmentally friendly recyclable plastics
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Fellowships support student research on compostable cutlery, sustainable solutions, and shorebird conservation
Fellowships support student research on compostable cutlery, sustainable solutions, and shorebird conservation
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US Expo: Compostable, plant-based and biodegradable materials in clothing, accessories, jewelry and art
US Expo: Compostable, plant-based and biodegradable materials in clothing, accessories, jewelry and art
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Plant-based plastic releases nine times less microplastics than conventional plastic
Plant-based plastic releases nine times less microplastics than conventional plastic
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Algenesis Unveils Groundbreaking Biodegradable TPU Material, Pioneering a Future Without Microplastics
Algenesis Unveils Groundbreaking Biodegradable TPU Material, Pioneering a Future Without Microplastics
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UH Chemist Receives CAREER Award to Advance Development of Biodegradable Plastics
UH Chemist Receives CAREER Award to Advance Development of Biodegradable Plastics
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Researchers Crack Sugarcane’s Complex Genetic Code
Researchers Crack Sugarcane’s Complex Genetic Code
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Scientists create plant-based plastic that doesn’t create cancer-causing microplastics (Daily Mail)
Scientists create plant-based plastic that doesn’t create cancer-causing microplastics because 97% of it breaks down in the environment
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MSU recognised bioplastics researchers in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Seven CANR faculty members among honorees at 2024 MSU faculty investiture
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Researchers Develop Biodegradable Plastic Than Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind
Research shows plant-based polymers can disappear within seven months
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New route to recyclable polymers from plants (Hokkaido University)
Chemically Recyclable Unnatural (1→6)-Polysaccharides from Cellulose-Derived Levoglucosenone and Dihydrolevoglucosenone
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Rice researchers develop 3D-printed wood from its own natural components
Three-dimensional printing of wood
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KTH Scientists turn food waste into plastic-free diapers and sanitary pads
KTH Scientists turn food waste into plastic-free diapers and sanitary pads
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Transforming wood waste for sustainable manufacturing
Transforming wood waste for sustainable manufacturing
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Managing the future of plastic: key recommendations for Government
Academics call for initiative in plastics recycling
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Promising environmental degradation of PISOX polyesters
Promising environmental degradation of PISOX polyesters
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Microalgae from Umeå can be used to produce bioplastic
Microalgae from Umeå can be used to produce bioplastic
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Recycling plastic is not a quick fix
Recycling is an accepted formula for sustainable resource use, but in the case of plastic it can have serious side effects, says Helene Wiesinger – and uses the example of plastic flooring in Switzerland to illustrate the dilemma.
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Bio-inspired Materials Showcase Potential for Protective Equipment and Textiles
Bio-inspired Materials Showcase Potential for Protective Equipment and Textiles
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Plastics not a priority for politicians but are for the public, says new research
Plastics not a priority for politicians but are for the public, says new research
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Plant waste for adhesives and packaging with mechanochemistry
The management and treatment of lignocellulosic waste, i.e. plant waste from agriculture and forestry, is a major issue due to the large volume generated in the agri-food, wood and furniture sectors. The most common method currently in use is landfill, which is not sustainable in the long term and has negative environmental and health impacts.
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Advanced artificial photosynthesis catalyst uses CO2 more efficiently to create biodegradable plastics
An innovative and more efficient way to produce fumaric acid that not only reduces carbon dioxide emissions, but also reuses waste resources to make biodegradable plastics
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How bananas can be used to fight the plastic waste crisis
Biodegradable packaging films from banana peel fiber
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UC Scientists turn greenhouse gas into plastics
UC engineering professor is developing new ways of making in-demand chemical
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University of Kentucky scientists develop eco-friendly magnet to battle microplastics
Plastic pollution is a pressing environmental issue, and University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers are leading the charge with an innovative solution.
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First of its kind micro recycling plant in US
Circular Plastics Microfactory result of partnership between ASU, city of Phoenix, Goodwill, Hustle PHX
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Fraunhofer project to convert exhaust gases and wastewater to e-fuels and high-quality chemicals
How can e-fuels and biosurfactants for industry be produced from exhaust gases and wastewater? An interdisciplinary consortium coordinated by Fraunhofer UMSICHT is addressing this question in the newly launched BEFuel project. The focus is on coupled bioelectrochemical production – i.e. the combination of electrochemical synthesis and biotechnological synthesis using microorganisms.
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A Closed-Loop Recyclable Low-Density Polyethylene
Bayreuth scientists find a close-loop recycling process for one of the most widely used plastics
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Lignin nanoparticles to manage oil spills
LSU Chemical Engineering Faculty Receive Patent for Oil Spill Management Technology
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Using agricultural residues for fuel and chemicals
A Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientist is part of a research team shedding new light on how to access the sugars locked up in plant materials in order to convert byproducts into new feedstocks for production of fuels, materials and chemicals.
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Oxford scientists launch ambitious roadmap for a circular carbon plastics economy
Designing a circular carbon and plastics economy for a sustainable future
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Researchers engineer bacteria that convert plastic into Spider Silk
For the first time, researchers have used bacteria to “upcycle” waste polyethylene
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Catalytic Combo Converts CO2 to Solid Carbon Nanofibers
Tandem electrocatalytic-thermocatalytic conversion could help offset emissions of potent greenhouse gas by locking carbon away in a useful material
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WUSL Research on plastic alternatives
A team of researchers in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis has established the Synthetic Biology Manufacturing of Advanced Materials Research Center (SMARC) to create an integrated education, research and innovation ecosystem enabled by the convergence across multiple disciplines and research areas.
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BioPACIFIC MIP unites two UC campuses to advance a new model for materials research
NSF-funded center within the California NanoSystems Institute nurtures scientific innovation — and innovative scientific training
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To curb plastic pollution, industry and academia must unite
Collaboration is key to making plastic use greener as soon as possible. Our experience yields tips on how to set up industry–academic partnerships.
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US scientists engineer bacteria to make valuable products from plant fiber
Multitasking microbes: UW–Madison scientists engineer bacteria to make two valuable products from plant fiber
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Northwestern University develops catalyst that degrades Nylon in minuites
Durable plastic pollution easily, cleanly degrades with new catalyst. Fishing nets, carpet, clothing break down without leaving harmful byproducts behind
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Using ocean plastics as biofuel feedstocks
Under the sea: INL supporting effort to repurpose ocean plastics as blended biofuel feedstocks
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What happens to biodegradable plastics if they enter the sea?
Our new study investigates what happens when biodegradable plastics enter the ocean, and whether these increasingly popular alternatives to conventional plastics are safer for marine ecosystems, or whether they come with their own risks.
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Chung-Ang University Team Explores Tara Gum as a Green Polymer
The gum, and its modified forms, can find use as a sustainable and biodegradable polymer in food and drug industries
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New technology to recycle clothes (Aarhus)
Scientists have come up with a technology to recycle used clothes rather than simply burning them
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University of Colorado Boulder says no to compostable plastic packaging
Colorado Compost Guidelines Are Changing
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Investigation of structure-property relationship of lignin as a carbon catalyst precursor
Doctoral candidate Daria Robertson embarked on a 12-week research collaboration with Imperial College London UK (ICL) to advance the production of a carbon catalyst from lignin, a by-product of industries like pulp and biofuel.
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A Novel Strategy for Extracting White Mycelial Pulp from Fruiting Mushroom Bodies
Researchers successfully extract mycelial fibers from fruiting bodies of mushrooms without destroying their microsized mycelial structures.
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Novel Chemical Recycling System for Vinyl Polymers of Cyclic Styrene Derivatives
Researchers propose a new strategy for obtaining monomer precursors via depolymerization of cyclic α-substituted styrene-based vinyl polymers
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Bottled water contains huge amount of nanoplastics, study finds
A New Microscopic Technique Zeroes in on the Poorly Explored World of Nanoplastics, Which Can Pass Into Blood, Cells and Your Brain
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Your next smartphone display might be made of ‘transparent’ wood
For a long time, glass and plastic have been the standard for most device displays, but that might change soon.
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University of Antwerp research says all bio-based straws contain PFAS
Paper straws are not necessarily biodegradable, may lead to pollution: Study
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Melbourne high school creating sustainable artwork with bioplastics
Melbourne high school creating sustainable artwork with bioplastics
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Stanford develops plant-based menstrual pads
Researchers at Stanford have designed an open-source process for turning sisal fibers into absorbent material for menstrual pads, creating an opportunity for the local, sustainable manufacture of hygiene products that many communities need.
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UM students try to compost PLA bioplastics
UM students take the innovative route to compost PLA bioplastics.
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Scientists Convert Polyethylene Waste into Valuable Chemicals
Scientists Convert Polyethylene Waste into Valuable Chemicals Through Light-Driven Photocatalysis
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Making plastics biodegradable by UV-light (WUR)
Although efforts to improve the collection and recycling of plastics to achieve a circular economy are increasing significantly, some (synthetic) materials will eventually always end up in the environment due to e.g. littering, weathering and abrasion.
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University of Sydney funded for chemical recycling research
University to share in $40 million to combat plastic waste
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