Melanin “second skin” garments could replace chemical sunscreen
In London, designer Maca Barrera has introduced a new concept in sun protection: clothing infused with melanin produced through fermentation.
Melanin is a sun-protecting protein...
3D printed, bioplastic and wood “cassette panels” used in modular skyscraper
In Brooklyn, the world’s tallest modular building is incorporating “living space modules” made out of natural materials 3D printed by a joint project between...
Thailand approves Braskem-SCGC biobased ethylene plant
In Thailand, Braskem Siam Co., Ltd. has received approval from the Thailand Board of Investment for a 19.3 billion baht ($526 million), 200,000 tons/year...
Solugen awarded $214M loan guarantee for Bioforge
In Houston, Solugen has secured a conditional, $213.6-million loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy. The Loan Programs Office funds will support construction...
DMC links with Danone and Michelin on precision fermentation
In France, food multinational Danone, tire maker Michelin, biobased chemicals producer DMC Biotechnologies and Crédit Agricole Centre France have agreed to invest over €16...
Suzano takes stake in Lenzing
In Austria, pulp producer Suzano has agreed to acquire a 15% stake in Lenzing, a global supplier of cellulosic fibers for the textile and...
Treat Fido and Felix to these sustainable pet brands
In New York, lifestyle media company Green Matters has given sustainable pet parents a comprehensive list of the latest and greatest in sustainable dog...
Airbus tests biobased fiber helicopter panels
In the Netherlands, Airbus has developed a prototype helicopter nose panel using biobased fibers. The fibers were produced from acrylonitrile that was manufactured using...
Modern Meadow sells its beauty and biomedical units
In New Jersey, Modern Meadow has sold its beauty and biomedical divisions to HTL Biotechnology for an undisclosed sum. Modern Meadow cited a strategic...
BASF joins consortium using cow stomach microbes and CO2 to produce fumarate
In Germany, chemicals giant BASF has joined FUMBIO, a joint research project that aims to leverage bacterium isolated from the rumen of a Holstein...