Biobased consortium announces completion of world’s first FDCA plant
In Amsterdam, the PEFerence consortium has announced completion of the world’s first large-scale biorefinery to produce polyethylene furanoate precursor furan dicarboxylic acid (FDCA).
PEFerence, a...
allnex joins AGC VinyThai and MSU in biobased epoxy coatings pact
In Thailand, allnex, an industrial coatings and resins firm owned by PTT Global, has joined an ongoing biobased epoxy coating development project between AGC...
Cadillac announces convertible concept car with mycelium interior elements
In Michigan, luxury car company Cadillac has unveiled SOLLEI, a luxury, coach-built, all-electric convertible concept car with mycelium interior materials produced by MycoWorks.
The convertible...
Plant-based DYPER wins Baby Innovation Award
In Los Angeles, a plant-based diaper made of bamboo viscose and charcoal has won the 2024 Baby Innovation Program Award in the Disposable Diaper...
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...