Celanese introduces new biobased foam for athletic footwear
In Dallas, commodity and specialty chemicals maker Celanese Corporation has introduced a new biobased foam polymer for athletic footwear applications. The company says Hytrel®...
BASF, University of Graz develop computer model to boost enzyme performance
In Austria, chemical giant BASF, the University of Graz, and the Austrian Research Centre of Industrial Biotechnology have developed a new, computer-assisted model to...
BACARDÍ, Camila Cabello team up for sugarcane-based vinyl record
In Bermuda, libations supplier BACARDÍ has partnered with “Havana” and “Senorita” songstress Camila Cabello to launch Cabello’s latest single, “I Luv It,” on a...
Avantium leads consortium developing PEF yarns for biobased beds
In the Netherlands, biobased polyethylene furanoate producer Avantium has partnered with Auping, Monosuisse, and Antex to develop PEF-based yarns for use in Auping mattresses....
Global Biopolymers and SS Royal Kit Emirates Investment announce UAE’s first PLA plant
In Dubai, Global Biopolymers Industries and SS Royal Kit Emirates Investment have announced their joint venture, Emirates Biotech, will construct the first polylactic acid...
Kurita America taps Solugen for biobased water treatment options
In Houston, industrial water treatment firm Kurita America has partnered with biobased chemicals firm Solugen to develop carbon-negative alternatives for water treatment.
The collaboration aims...
Jaguar-backed Uncaged Innovations bags $5.6 million for grain-based leather alternative
In New York, alternative leather company Uncaged Innovations has raised $5.6 million in a seed round. The funds will be used to support commercial...
Tokyo scientists create concrete you can eat
In Japan, researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a concrete alternative from food waste, namely coffee grounds, banana peels, Chinese cabbage and...
Foray Bioscience raises $3 million to cultivate plant-free plant products
In Massachusetts, Foray Bioscience, a startup using plant cell culture to grow plant materials in a bioreactor, has raised $3 million in seed funding....
Syensqo and Allozymes partner on renewable home and personal care
In Brussels, Syensqo has partnered with Allozymes, a Singaporean enzyme engineering start-up, to collaborate on biotechnology solutions for the home and personal care markets....