Bioplastics
Bioplastics
Desarrollan una espuma a partir de serrín que podría sustituir al poliestireno en envases y aplicaciones de construcción
01/07/2026 -
El nuevo material, elaborado con residuos de madera, aglutinantes de celulosa y un recubrimiento de cera de abeja, ofrece propiedades mecánicas comparables a las de las espumas plásticas de origen...
UB study produces a biodegradable bioplastic with a low environmental impact using a modified bacterium
03/07/2026 -
Every year, hundreds of millions of tonnes of petrochemical-based plastics are produced, much of which ends up in the environment or is incinerated. This exacerbates greenhouse gas...
Japan researchers turn discarded udon noodles into biodegradable paper
02/07/2026 -
Researchers are using microorganisms to transform unwanted wheat noodles from local restaurants into thin sheets of cellulose with a texture…Full text:
Ein auf Ru basierender Katalysator treibt die Aufbereitung von elektrifiziertem Lignin zu hochwertigen Kraftstoffen voran
26/06/2026 -
Lignin ist einer der am häufigsten vorkommenden nachwachsenden aromatischen Rohstoffe auf der Erde. Als Hauptbestandteil der pflanzlichen Biomasse enthält es zahlreiche…Full text:...
Ru-based catalyst drives electrified lignin upgrading into high-value fuels
26/06/2026 -
Researchers have developed an electricity-driven catalytic system that converts lignin, an abundant plant-based aromatic polymer, into valuable phenolic chemicals and fuel-related molecules with high...
Finnish bio-based materials project advances 100% cellulose-based film and coating technology as a scalable alternative to fossil-based packaging
18/06/2026 -
VTT CelluloseFilms pilot line Ali Harlin (left) and Vinay Kumar VTT CelluloseFilms pilot line Ali Harlin (left) and Vinay Kumar 01A new cellulose-based material platform developed in...
100% cellulose-based film and coating technology – a scalable alternative to fossil-based packaging
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A new cellulose-based material platform developed in Finland responds to tightening regulatory requirements and industry pressure to both replace and reduce plastic in packaging, including emerging...
AMP and Lignin Industries Announce Exclusive Partnership to Accelerate Resilient & Sustainable Material Innovation
05/06/2026 -
© Lignin Industries ABAMP Polymix, a leading distributor of high-performance polymer materials, and Lignin Industries, a pioneer in bio-based thermoplastics, today announced an exclusive...
Investigadores españoles convierten residuos vegetales en nuevos materiales biodegradables
08/06/2026 -
La UA lidera el desarrollo de un fotocatalizador que permite transformar la lignina, que representa el 30% de la biomasa vegetal, en productos de alto valor añadido utilizando únicamente luz y...
Strategic collaboration to grow biobased thermoplastics in polymer applications
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AMP Polymix, a leading distributor of high-performance polymer materials, and Lignin Industries, a pioneer in biobased thermoplastics, recently announced an exclusive partnership to distribute and...
Biobased air filter media for recirculation devices and systems
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Swedish research-based biomaterials startup Adsorbi has announced the commercial launch of Arbomax, a new family of high-capacity cellulose-based filter media engineered for active airflow...
VEGANCELIO project – transform organic waste into vegan leather and cosmetic microcapsules
18/05/2026 -
Current treatment methods, such as composting or biogas production, do not generate products with sufficient economic value to offset management costs. In response...
CJ Biomaterials and Yuhan-Kimberly launch world’s first reusable nonwoven paper towel made with amorphous PHA
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CJ Biomaterials, Inc, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has partnered with Yuhan-Kimberly, a joint venture between...
Natupla: Natural Plastic
05/05/2026 -
Biodegradable Plastic © NatuplaThe Colombian start-up Natupla (Natural Plastic) is developing a starch-based plastic alternative. The biodegradable innovative solution of Natupla is...
From overlooked woody biomass to the heart of next-generation batteries: Fibenol and UP Catalyst expand collaboration on lignin-based carbon materials
27/04/2026 -
Two innovative Estonian technology companies, Fibenol and , are expanding their collaboration to...
BIOGRUND partners with Seprify to bring clean-label nutraceutical tablet coatings to market
15/04/2026 -
© BIOGRUNDBiogrund developed ready-made coating systems using Seprify’s plant-based cellulose ingredient SilvaAlba™.Nutraceutical manufacturers can...
Lenzing Group positions bio‑based materials as a strategic asset for Europe’s economic security
01/04/2026 -
Bio‑based, cellulose fiber solutions showcased as enablers of Europe’s clean‑industry transitionHigh-level roundtable in Brussels brings EU...
VTT spinout Elea & Lili raises EUR 2.5 million to commercialise microplastic-free superabsorbent material for hygiene and agriculture
26/03/2026 -
Miika Nikinmaa (left) and Tatu Miettinen (right) © Elea & LiliDisposable diapers and agricultural water retention products rely on fossil-based superabsorbent polymers (SAP) that...
Seprify rolls out procurement-ready cellulose products enabled by a Series A funding round
18/03/2026 -
Seprify moves from pilot validation to repeatable supply across cosmetics, food and coatings, enabled by a €13.4m Series A including an investment from Inter IKEA...
Un nuevo plástico a partir de celulosa vegetal se degrada en agua salada sin generar microplásticos
16/03/2026 -
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Fabulose: Fabricating vegan and circular leather alternatives from bio-tech derived cellulose
11/03/2026 -
Infographic of Fabulose. © Fabulose projectFabulose is an EU funded project coordinated by the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF). Its consortium consists of leading...
