China XD Plastics plans $316-million bioplastics plant
In China, China XD Plastics Co. Ltd. is reportedly investing $316 million to build 300,000 tons/year of bioplastics capacity.
According to Plastics News, China XD...
Polylactic acid used in world-record 3-printed structure
In Miami, Oak Ridge National Laboratory has broken its own record for the world’s largest 3-D printed object. ORNL unveiled two pavilions, which, among...
Jellyfish “paste” eyed for hybrid solar panels
In Tennessee, jellyfish goo is among the materials being evaluated for biosolar applications, an emerging field of research that aims to leverage the ultra-efficient...
AVA-CO2 spins out 5-HMF firm
In Switzerland, AVA-CO2 Schweiz AG has created a new subsidiary to take over its biobased 5-hydroxymethylfurfural activities, effective immediately. AVALON Industries will handle application...
Bacteria-eating bacteria may solve bioplastic challenge
In Spain, researchers have found a more efficient method to extract bioplastics from engineered bacteria: a separate, “predatory” bacteria.
Bacteria have already been engineered to...
Indian startup looks to make a dent in country’s plastic waste crisis
In India, startup EnviGreen is looking to mitigate India’s growing problem of plastic waste in waterways by developing a biodegradable, edible bag for food...
Vegetable oil-coated sawdust could solve Arctic oil spill dilemna
In Washington, researchers at DOE’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have turned sawdust into a “super sponge” for oil spills.
The researchers were able to chemically...
Port of Amsterdam to play matchmaker in Europe’s bioeconomy
In the Netherlands, the Port of Amsterdam has issued Port Vision 2030, a statement of purpose that the busy trade center will take steps...
Monsanto, Novozymes have high expectations for new corn inoculant
In St. Louis, the BioAg alliance between Monsanto and Novozymes has developed a corn inoculant that will be applied to all corn hybrids Monsanto...
Global Bioenergies cleared for isobutene operations
In Germany, Global Bioenergies has received regulatory clearance to begin operations at its Leuna biobased isobutene demonstration plant.
TÜV, Germany’s main state certification agency, completed...