Liberation Labs raises $12.5 million
In the Isle of Man, cellular agriculture company Agronomics has invested $10 million in its portfolio company, Liberation Labs Holding, as part of a...
X-BATT produces lithium-ion battery anode materials from spent coffee grounds, other wastes
In Florida, X-BATT has made a breakthrough in lithium-ion battery technology with the introduction of a composite anode materials made from feedstocks like wood,...
3D-printed nanocellulose hydrogels eyed for construction infill
In the United Kingdom and Sweden, researchers from Chalmers University of Technology and the Wallenberg Wood Science Centre claim a 3D printed, wood-based hydrogel...
NatureWorks and IMA create compostable coffee pod
In Minnesota, a two-year partnership between IMA Coffee and polylactic acid producer NatureWorks has resulted in the development of a compostable coffee pod. Unveiled...
Oregon State awarded $10-million to develop hemp supply chains to benefit Tribal nations
In Oregon, the Global Hemp Innovation Center at Oregon State University has won a $10 million grant to develop hemp-based supply chains and equip...
Spiber raises $65 million to scale brewed protein platform
In Japan, Spiber Inc. has completed a round of fundraising totaling over JPY 10 billion (US$65 million) to accelerate mass production of its Brewed...
SA-Dynamics wins accolades for new biobased insulation
In Germany, SA-Dynamics has developed a biobased aerogel insulation for construction textiles that performs similarly to petroleum-based incumbent materials, including polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene, and...
Mater creates furniture line from coffee waste and wood
In Denmark, design company Mater is expanding its offering of furniture manufactured from wood fibers and spent coffee grounds mixed with sugarcane-based plastic.
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Archroma develops biobased water-repellant coating for outerwear
In Switzerland, specialty chemical company Archroma has unveiled a biobased, durable water repellent finish for outerwear and apparel fabrics that delivers rain and stain...
CJ Biomaterials and NatureWorks develop bioplastics for flexible packaging
In Massachusetts, CJ Biomaterials has unveiled two compounds made from polyhydroxyalkanoates and polylactic acid designed for blown, cast, and machine direction orientation film applications....