Ph.D. student invents biodegradable sanitary napkin

In Chennai, a Ph.D. student has invented a plastic-free sanitary napkin that biodegrades in just one month. “It is made of cellulose derivatives,” derived from...

Cellulose fibers are making a comeback as consumers ditch synthetics

In Tennessee, Eastman Chemical is seeing demand for its cellulose fibers increase as the fashion industry works to improve its sustainability profile and meet...

High hopes for hemp in Australia

In Australia, expanding government acceptance and Chinese demand is giving hemp growers a boost, but infrastructure and new seed varieties are still required before...

Bacteria is the next trend in home décor and sustainable living

In New York, presenters at the 2018 Biodesign Challenge Summit showcased a number of bacteria-based technologies that enhance design and functionality of home décor. Students...

Anellotech sends first shipment from Texas biobased aromatics plant for testing

In Texas, biobased aromatics company Anellotech has sent its first shipment of BTX to partners IFPEN and AXENS for purification studies to make biobased...

“Molecular conveyor belts” in could boost yields in yeast

In Germany, researchers at Goethe University in Frankfurt have developed a new mechanism in yeast to improve the rate at which transport proteins deliver...

Malaysia steps up biobased collaborations

In Malaysia, the country’s Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation sees potential biobased and innovation collaborations emerging from the Astana Expo 2017. The ministry said...

Samyang plans isosorbide plant

In South Korea, Samyang is planning to build a renewable isosorbide manufacturing facility with capacity to produce 10,000 tons per year. "This year we will...

US government recruiting plants to spy

The United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is looking to genetically modify plants to turn them into spies. According to the Department of Defense...

Textile recycling process gives used garments a second life

In Austria, fashion label Sabinna and the Wearable technologists Engage with Artists for Responsible innovation (WEAR) project have developed a process to turn used...

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