In New York, CD BioSustainable has expanded its green chemistry and sustainable materials services to provide research-oriented support for material evaluation and testing. The expanded service scope includes green catalyst testing services and eco-friendly polymer testing services, as well as renewable materials obtained through its role as a biobased materials supplier. These services enable researchers […]
In the United Kingdom, sustainable building biomaterials company Strong by Form has tapped The Wood Veneer Hub to bring its Woodflow-skin architectural surface material to the UK and US markets. According to the Woodwoorking Network, Strong by Form’s Woodflow-skin combines the aesthetics of wood with the performance of an engineered material. It is suitable for […]
In Ohio, scientists at Ohio State University have shown that mushroom mycelium can act as a form of data storage. In controlled lab experiments, researchers cultivated shiitake and button mushroom mycelium in Petri dishes, dried the samples until hardened, then rehydrated them to restore conductivity. Electrodes attached to the fungal material revealed that its resistance […]
In the Netherlands, a startup has unveiled a device for dementia patients that is comprised of a single arrow that points to only one direction: home. Conceived and produce by Aumens, the “compass” is made mostly of wood and is activated whenever it is picked up. There is no interface or power button; in fact, […]
In Italy, researchers in the Nutri3D project have unveiled prototypes of nutrient-rich sweet snacks made from cultured plant cells, fruit byproducts, and 3D printing. The creations include multi-layered snack bars and glossy “honey pearls,” designed to preserve flavor and nutritional value while offering a sustainable alternative to conventional treats. The process involves growing plant cells […]
In New York, innovation-focused publication Fast Company has named two biobased materials to a listicle of new materials expected to help make construction greener. Superwood, a material developed by scientists at the University of Maryland, has greater tensile strength than steel with a tenth of the strength-to-weight ratio made the list. Mass production of Superwood […]
In the Netherlands, Mosa Meat has raised €15 million (US$17.7 million) in funding to bring down the price of cultivated meat. In 2013, Mosa Meat’s founders had the distinction of unveiling the world’s first cultivated beef burger. While a significant milestone, the burger’s €250,000 price tag also set the stage for cultivated meat’s biggest challenge: […]
In Ontario, a team of scientists led by Western University in London has unveiled promising research into hemp biocomposites, highlighting their potential as renewable alternatives for food packaging. By grinding hemp stems into a fine powder and substituting it for high-density polyethylene pellets, the researchers demonstrated that hemp can be integrated into existing plastic manufacturing […]
In Australia, researchers at Flinders University are leading a team of international researchers in developing biodegradable plastics based on calcium caseinate—a protein derived from milk—combined with starch, bentonite nanoclay, glycerol and polyvinyl alcohol. The team has developed a thin film that, in early tests, appears to steadily break down in soil, with full disintegration in […]
In South Korea, startup SeaWith has struck a supply deal with the United Kingdom’s 3D Bio-Tissues that could slash the cost of its cultivated beef by 30%. Price remains the biggest hurdle for consumer adoption in South Korea, where surveys show most citizens are open to trying lab-grown meat but reluctant to pay a premium. […]
