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...

Pine chemical additive gives used asphalt new life

In France, reclaimed asphalt deemed too hard for reuse on roads was brought within national specifications by using a pine chemical-based additive produced by...

South Korean skin care brand targets international expansion

In South Korea, natural skin care brand Isoi is expanding its international presence with store launches in China and the United States. The company...

Evonik acquires METabolic EXplorer’s methionine technology for €45 million

In Germany, Evonik Industries will acquire METabolic EXplorer’s technology for producing the amino acid methionine via fermentation for €45 million. Under the terms of the...

Algae-based fish food could reverse decline in salmon omega-3s

In California, TerraVia says feeding farmed salmon its omega-3-rich, algae-based AlgaPrime DHA could help combat a decline in the popular fish’s omega-3 fatty acid...

Avocado pit could provide natural Listeria defense

In Mexico, researchers have found that extracts from avocado seed could provide a natural alternative to controlling the growth of microbes that cause Listeria...

Engineered E. coli turn petroleum processing byproducts into scent ingredients

In Tennessee, students from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s department of chemical and biomolecular engineering department have engineered E. coli to produce natural scents from...

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UMaine lays off researchers focused on innovative wood waste materials

In Maine, nine researchers from the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center, including those focused on biobased materials innovation, are being laid...

COIM USA buys cashew nutshell-based polyols plant

In Texas, specialty chemical maker COIM USA has acquired a 20-acre property in New Boston from Palmer International. The acquisition includes existing logistics infrastructure,...

Split-gill mushroom eyed for biomaterial potential

In Switzerland, researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology have developed a biobased material from the living mycelium of the...