In Germany, the AMG Petronas F1 team stated that this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix saw the debut of pioneering bio-based carbon fiber composite material on the team’s W16 race car. The rear brake duct wheel shields on F1 pilot George Russel’s car were developed using a new resin that includes 30% bio-based materials. This marks […]
In China, CGTN reported that a group of Chinese researchers has synthesized a novel bio-based polyester nanocomposite with impressive, comprehensive performance and reprocessability, according to a recent research article published in the journal Nano-Micro Letters. Renewable bio-based materials show promise in replacing traditional plastics, offering an eco-friendly solution to the global energy crisis and environmental […]
In Iowa, Woodworking Network reported that Uniboard Canada has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label for Uniboard Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), as well as its Thermally Fused Laminate (TFL) and Particleboard. The company said this is the first North American manufacturer of decorative surfaces to obtain such certification. Uniboard said […]
In the UK, a new research from the University of Nottingham is leading the way to generate bio-based road paving materials, as an alternative to fossil fuel-based substances. To reduce the environmental footprint of road construction and reach these net zero targets, researchers from the University of Nottingham’s Transportation Engineering Centre (NTEC)—led by Professor Gordon […]
In France, Arkema, a specialist in specialty materials, has launched its new range ENCOR bio-based waterborne dispersions designed for textile printing and finishing applications. These binders, with up to 30% bio-based content, and up to 40% carbon footprint reduction compared to traditional textile resins, are supporting the textile industry’s efforts to decrease their product’s carbon […]
In Spain, NUA COSMETICS and ITC Packaging announced the launch a compostable bio-based bottle. The new bottle made with PLA has been developed for Provei Global thanks to the joint efforts of Nua Cosmetics, ITC Packaging and ADBioplastics. The project started when Provei Global, through its brand Biositivo, set itself a challenge to not only […]
In Switzerland, Bcomp announced it has completed a $40 million Series C investment funding round. The round was led by EGS Beteiligungen AG (EGSB), a major Swiss institutional investor focused on growth-stage companies. Verve Ventures, Zürcher Kantonalbank, and RKKVC are additional new investors, the firm said. The funding round also saw a group of Series […]
In Israel, UBQ Materials announced the launch of its sustainability product portfolio. The new product portfolio of sustainable, bio-based materials encompasses three bio-based material replacements and sustainability additives as well as two modifiers. Each product line features unique and complementary properties, meticulously engineered to meet specific sustainability targets including waste diversion, circularity, increased post-consumer recycled […]
