Swedish researchers made 3D printer ink from wood
In Sweden, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have created a 3D printer ink made from wood.
Professor Paul Gatenholm led the work at Chalmers’...
Mumbai researchers develop biobased food packaging films
In Mumbai, the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay has developed biobased plastic films suitable for food packaging.
The film, which uses biopolymers based on sugar...
Chemical company looks to Canada’s marine life for useful molecules
In Canada, chemical company Croda International has built a marine biotechnology facility on the Canadian Coast to identify marine microbes with useful properties for personal...
Clothing and skincare in one: Functional fibers from seaweed, milk and coffee claim duel...
In France, Euronews has identified a growing trend of producing fibers from natural sources that also enable skincare claims.
Florida’s Nanonic has created a fiber...
Bean shortage, consumer preferences drive hunt for vanilla alternatives
In Canada, a global vanilla bean shortage coupled with consumer demand for natural flavorings is causing prices for the baking staple vanilla to skyrocket—and...
Wisconsin researchers report 1,5-pentanediol breakthrough
In Wisconsin, university researchers have developed a low-cost, renewable route 1,5-pentanediol. The alpha, omega-diol could be used in place of 1,4-butanediol and 1,6 hexanediol...
Bioplastics maker Danimer rings closing bell on the NYSE
In New York City, executives at bioplastics maker Danimer Scientific rang the New York Stock Exchange closing bell on Monday, April 17th, to mark...
British veggie burgers get green packaging makeover
In England, supermarket chain Iceland Foods has launched plastic-free packaging for its No Bull veggie burgers.
The product uses a cellulose “window” made from wood...
Sensegen leans into fall flavors
In California, biotech-based specialty chemicals company Sensegen has launched seven autumnal flavors just in time for leaf-peeping/spooky season.
This biobased “culinary journey through autumn”...
Bagasse-based cutlery startup finds foothold amid India single-use plastic bans
In India, a third-generation entrepreneur has built a company to produce biodegradable cutlery from sugarcane bagasse.
Samanvi Bhograj tells The Hindu she founded Visfortec to...