German scientists seek microalgae breakthrough
In Germany, a new project to produce platform chemicals using microalgae as feedstock has gotten underway.
Led by Professor Stefan Mecking from the University of...
Scottish biotech incubator gets boost from UKRI funding
In Scotland, The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre has received funding from UK Research and Innovation to help boost the region’s early-stage industrial biotechnology innovations.
The...
Dutch have the right formula for the bioeconomy
The Netherlands is doing a better job of nurturing early-stage industrial biotechnology companies than the United States by providing by supporting “biotechnology ecosystems,” according...
Beauty care lowdown: Is natural really better?
In Canada, debate is growing over whether products designated as natural or organic are actually safer and more effective.
“When I hear people say that...
Biobased surfactants help green enhanced oil recovery
In London, the Nanotera Group has launched plant-based surfactants for enhanced oil recovery. The cleaning agents reduce processing time by performing quickly, Nanotera says.
"The oil...
Cyanobacteria a Promising Alternative for Sunscreen
In Iran, researchers have evaluated cyanobacteria as potential natural source of ingredients for sunscreens and moisturizers.
Not only would these materials be more sustainable to...
Summer school program tests lignin for metal ion removal
In Iowa, a project at the Cornell Summer Research Institute has used waste lignin to remediate metal ions in water.
“I’m really excited about it...
Cheaper, synthetic furniture is a fire hazard
In Arkansas, firefighters report newer, synthetic furniture burns much faster than older furniture produced from natural materials like hardwood and cotton.
A video on Arkansas...
Ap-peeling fabrics: Micronesian company pioneers banana waste textiles
In Micronesia, Green Banana Paper is repurposing waste banana fiber to make textiles as an alternative to resource-intensive cotton and non-renewable fibers.
Made from the...
Double-digit annual growth forecast for biodegradable paper packaging
In the United Kingdom, Technavio analysts expect the global biodegradable paper packaging market to grow 11% per year through 2021, driven by increased adoption...