ORNL researchers develop self-healing elastomeric material from lignin
In Tennessee, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a self-healing elastomer from lignin.
The work, led by Amit Naskar, used acetonitrile to extract...
Local algae could address Bangladesh’s water crisis
In Bangladesh, scientists from Dhaka University and Sweden’s Uppsala University are using local microalgae to generate clean water.
Pithophora—locally known as Shewla—removes cellulose nanofibers from...
Be green and prevent cracked screens with biobased phone cases
In the UK, men’s magazine GQ British has compiled a list of eco-friendly phone cases to help its readers “channel their inner Attenborough.”
While not...
Leather alternative uses algae and food waste
In India, a leather alternative made from algae and food and fiber waste has won the runner-up James Dyson Award for India, having been...
Microsoft and Alcantara create biobased keyboard
In Milan, software and hardware leader Microsoft and materials company Alcantara have partnered to develop computer keyboards partially made from sugarcane waste.
Alcantara and...
New microbeads concept could actually benefit oceans
In Puerto Rico, a university chemistry lab is working to create microbeads out of algae, chitosan, and iron that could remediate harmful sunscreen chemicals...
French biotech firm set to launch first cosmetics ingredient
In France, Deinove has announced it will launch its first cosmetics active ingredient—a carotenoid with antioxidant and healing properties—in the first half of 2018.
The...
South Korean convenience stores launch biobased to-go containers
In South Korea, two convenience stores have announced that they will switch to eco-friendly dosirak as the country works to reduce plastic waste.
CU’s to-go...
Meeting puts spotlight on production challenges
In France, the first-ever BIOeconomy’s Key Enabling Technologies conference drew 300 bioeconomy experts to discuss the scale-up challenges to the production of biobased products.
The...
Firmenich launches traceability initiative for flavors business
In Switzerland, fragrance and flavor major Firmenich has launched the Natural and Clean Label to provide traceability for its food and beverage products.
The label...