Consortium offers one-stop shop for aspiring PLA producers
In France, Futerro, Sulzer and TechnipFMC have partnered on the PLAnet project, an initiative aimed at streamlining the manufacture of polylactic acid bioplastics.
The companies...
Japanese beverage giant unveils 100% biobased PET bottle
In Tokyo, Suntory Group has unveiled a 100% biobased polyethylene terephthalate prototype developed in collaboration with biobased chemicals company Anellotech.
The material was used to...
CTO Karl Schoene takes top job at Elevance
In Illinois, Elevance Renewable Sciences announced that Karl Schoene will replace Tony Parnell as CEO, effective immediately. Schoene has been president and CTO of...
Face fungus: BASF launches mushroom superfood bioactive for skin fortification
In Germany, BASF has launched a new bioactive extracted from the chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) that it says fortifies skin’s natural protection and reduces...
Ontex Group begins using biobased SAP in its diapers
In Belgium, Ontex Group NV has introduced diapers made with biobased superabsorbent polymers. This new material will gradually and incrementally replace virgin fossil-based plastic...
Russian chemists develop biopolymer for 3D printer
In Russia, researchers at the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow have developed a biopolymer for 3D printing that overcomes many of the shortfalls...
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...
Asia Pacific will lead market growth for biotech flavors
In Asia Pacific, the global market for flavors produced via biotechnology is expected to nearly triple by 2024, due to a promising pipeline of...
Corbion, Delft University crack the code for self-healing concreate
In the Netherlands, Corbion has launched a renewable copolymer for adhesion or controlled release. Dubbed SENTIALL, one of the first applications being pursued is...
DSM reportedly in the hunt for DuPont’s nutrition and bioscience business
In the Netherlands, Royal DSM is reportedly considering a bid for DuPont’s nutrition and bioscience unit.
The business could fetch as much as $25 billion,...