Category: Chemicals & Materials

Sasol Chemicals and Holiferm expand partnership with two additional biosurfactants

Sasol Chemicals and Holiferm expand partnership with two additional biosurfactants

January 30, 2023 |

In Germany, Sasol Chemicals and biotechnology firm Holiferm have agreed to produce and market two classes of biosurfactants—rhamnolipids and mannosylerythritol lipids.  The partnership will use Holiferm’s proprietary technology to develop the fermentation-derived biosurfactants. Sasol and Holiferm will develop and commercialize formulations and applications for the new molecules. The deal comes less than a year after […]

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Afyren announces Thailand for second carboxylic acids plant

Afyren announces Thailand for second carboxylic acids plant

January 30, 2023 |

In France, biobased carboxylic acid maker Afyren has partnered with Mitr Phol, a Thai producer of cane sugar and cane sugar derivatives, to build a biorefinery near Bangkok. The approximately 28,000 tons per year plant will be Afyren’s second—the first is still under construction in France—and will serve markets such as food preservatives and flavorings […]

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Origin Materials completes construction on Sarnia biobased CMF and HTF unit

Origin Materials completes construction on Sarnia biobased CMF and HTF unit

January 30, 2023 |

In Sarnia, Ontario, Origin Materials has announced the mechanical completion of its first large-scale manufacturing plant for biobased chloromethylfurfural and hydrothermal carbon. Dubbed Origin 1, the plant will convert 25,000 tons of biomass into CMF and HTC. Commissioning is expected shortly after the end of the first quarter. “The mechanical completion of Origin 1, our […]

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Finland’s Woamy raises €1 million for biobased foam

Finland’s Woamy raises €1 million for biobased foam

January 30, 2023 |

In Finland, startup Woamy has closed a €1 million (US$1.1 million) seed round to advance development and production of its biobased foam. Formerly known as Foamwood, the Aalto University spin-out says its cellulose-based foam is stronger and lighter than other biofoams, making it a “perfect” Styrofoam replacement. The key part of the invention is mimicking […]

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Carnegie Fabrics launches 90% sugarcane upholstery

Carnegie Fabrics launches 90% sugarcane upholstery

January 30, 2023 |

In New York, Carnegie Fabrics has launched biobased fabrics for outdoor upholstery. Made from sugarcane, the Outdoor Biobased Xorel line is carbon-positive, 90% renewable, and durable enough for outdoor use. “Sourced from rapidly renewable sugar cane, the material has a significantly lower environmental footprint than any fossil fuel-derived product,” Carnegie Fabrics tells design publication dezeen. […]

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Mele to work with Brazilian cooperatives to produce green hydrogen from animal waste

Mele to work with Brazilian cooperatives to produce green hydrogen from animal waste

January 26, 2023 |

In Brazil, EPBR reported the Brazil-German Cooperation for Sustainable Development and the German group Mele announced a public-private partnership with Brazilian agricultural cooperatives Coopersan and Ambicoop, to carry out a pilot plant for green hydrogen (H2V) and derivatives from animal waste. The agreement stipulates the construction of a plant with the capacity to produce 88,000 […]

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Avient launches new density modified polymers with recycled and biobased content

Avient launches new density modified polymers with recycled and biobased content

January 26, 2023 |

In Luxemburg, Avient Corporation announced the expansion of its Gravi-Tech Density Modified Formulations portfolio to include more sustainable grades based on recycled and bio-based resin and/or filler. As OEMs and consumers seek more sustainable materials in the packaging industry, Avient is advancing its Gravi-Tech Density Modified Formulations product line with two new sustainable solutions. The […]

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Dow to produce biobased plastics for LVMH Beauty packaging

Dow to produce biobased plastics for LVMH Beauty packaging

January 26, 2023 |

In the UK, Packaging Europe reported that Dow is working LVMH Beauty to implement plastics made from recycled and biobased feedstocks into several of the latter’s perfume and cosmetic product packs. Made from chemically recycled bio-based and plastic waste feedstock, respectively, Dow’s SURLYN ionomers are set to be used in the production of the plastics. […]

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TAZIZ partners with Proman to develop methanol plant in the UAE

TAZIZ partners with Proman to develop methanol plant in the UAE

January 26, 2023 |

In the United Arab Emirates, Rigzone reported that Abu Dhabi Chemicals Derivatives Company (TAZIZ) and methanol producer Proman have signed an agreement to develop what it claims to be UAE’s first world-scale methanol production facility. The methanol plant will be located at the TAZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone in Al Ruways Industrial City, Abu Dhabi, according […]

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Raven SR and H3 Dynamics to collaborate on waste-to-hydrogen supply for aviation operations

Raven SR and H3 Dynamics to collaborate on waste-to-hydrogen supply for aviation operations

January 26, 2023 |

In Wyoming, Raven and H3 Dynamics announced their memorandum of understanding to globally collaborate on waste-to-hydrogen energy systems to support the decarbonization of airport operations and the adoption of hydrogen at airports. Under the terms of the agreement, H3 Dynamics will provide hydrogen power systems to replace conventional fuel and other energy sources at airports, […]

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