Bioplastics
Bioplastics
Researchers develop bio-based foam with 20% lignin replacement
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A Washington State University-led research team used an environmentally-friendly preparation of lignin as a substitute for 20% of the fossil fuel-based chemicals in the foam. The bio-based...
Nanocelulosa bacteriana: una alternativa sostenible al consumo de recursos forestales
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La celulosa es el polímero orgánico más abundante en la Tierra, encontrándose principalmente en las paredes celulares de las plantas. Sin embargo, la creciente demanda de celulosa para la...
Enzyme discovered from Brazilian biodiversity can revolutionize bio-refineries
28/02/2025 -
© CNPEMA new enzyme class discovered in Brazilian soil represents one of the main advances in recent decades in the field of sustainable production of energy and chemicals. This enzyme is...
nova-experts reintroduced: Verena Kuhlmann
28/02/2025 -
Verena Kuhlmann © nova-InstituteVerena joined the nova-Institute in December 2019 and has since been an integral part of nova’s communication department. She is primarily...
Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics: Meet the Next Generation of Sustainable Fibres and Technologies
27/02/2025 -
© nova-InstituteThe conference program is ready, the innovation award nominees are excited and all sponsors, media partners and partners are spreading the message diligently. Conference...
Polyplastics Launches New Eco-Friendly PLASTRONⓇ︎ LFT with Reduced Weight, Higher Rigidity, and Strong Damping
25/02/2025 -
Polyplastics has launched PLASTRONⓇ LFT (Long Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic) RA627P, an eco-friendly composite of polypropylene (PP) resin and long cellulose fiber which delivers low...
Origin by Ocean Launches Demo Production Facility in Otaniemi, Finland
25/02/2025 -
Scaling Up Alginate and Fucoidan Production to Meet Customer DemandOrigin by Ocean has launched its demo production facility in Otaniemi, Finland, marking a crucial step toward...
Polyplastics launches new eco-friendly PLASTRON ︎LFT
25/02/2025 -
Polyplastics has recently launched a new eco-friendly composite of polypropylene (PP) resin and long cellulose fibre: PLASTRON FT. This boasts lower weight, higher rigidity and strong damping.
Tidal Vision completes $140M Series B to Scale Chitosan Technologies Globally
12/02/2025 -
Tidal Vision Full Team 2024 © Tidal Vision / Alex GaynorTidal Vision, a biotechnology company transforming critical industries with chitosan-based chemistries, announced the closing of an...
Seoul National University of Science and Technology Researchers Develop Bioink for Personalized Tissue Repair Using Kombucha SCOBY Nanocellulose
11/02/2025 -
Tissue engineering utilizes 3D printing and bioink to grow human cells on scaffolds, creating replacements for damaged tissues like skin, cartilage, and even organs. A team of researchers...
Plant-based substitute for fossil fuels developed for plastic foams
10/02/2025 -
Ziqi Yu (Postdoc), Isaac Nartey Oduro (PhD student) and Daniela Gonzalez- Sepulveda (undergraduate RA) are examining lignin-based polyurethane samples. © WSUAn environmentally-friendly...
El mercado mundial de polímeros biodegradables alcanzará este año los 7.100 millones de euros
27/11/2024 -
Un informe de Research and Markets augura un fuerte crecimiento del sector en los próximos años, hasta alcanzar un valor de 23.400 millones de euros en 2030.El mercado mundial de...
Sustainable Textiles – The Way Forward
03/02/2025 -
Cellulose in plant cells, microscopic view of plant cell walls showing cellulose fibres, © Kraiwit – stock.adobe.comThe evolution of the demand for textile fibres from 1960 to the...
With its RENATURE® Wrap product, Storopack is launching new eco-friendly, plant-based protective packaging
21/01/2025 -
© StoropackStoropack now has another innovation in its range of sustainable packaging: RENATURE® Wrap is made from starch and therefore represents a sustainable alternative to...
Panasonic HD develops marine biodegradable cellulose fiber molding material
20/01/2025 -
Marine biodegradable cellulose fiber molding material © PanasonicPanasonic Holdings Corporation (Panasonic HD) has developed a molding material with full marine biodegradability by...
Electric fungi
20/01/2025 -
Fungi are still underresearched in the field of materials science. © EmpaA battery that needs feeding instead of charging? This is exactly what Empa researchers have achieved with their...
Pilzbatterie
20/01/2025 -
Gerade im Bereich der Materialwissenschaft sind Pilze noch zu wenig erforscht und genutzt. © EmpaEine Batterie, die man nicht aufladen muss, sondern… füttern? Genau das ist...
Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025: Six Innovations are Nominated
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The use of leaves for cellulose pulp and packaging, seaweed as a feedstock for biosynthetic fibres, plant-based surface material for car interiors and much more – The award nominees are as diverse...
Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025: Six Innovations are Nominated
14/01/2025 -
It is getting exciting again in Cologne on 12 and 13 March for the cellulose fibres industry. Six new products have been nominated for the popular innovation award. The jury has...
