Seafood Shells Too Good to Throw Away – Shells Offer Alternative to Limestone
In Belgium, researchers are looking at seafood industry shell waste as a valuable biomaterial to be used to restore oyster reefs. Usually thrown in...
Pepsico Awards “Hidden Figures” Prizes for STEM Leaders
In Michigan, University of Michigan alum Midori Maeda was one of 10 runners-up for Pepsico and 21st Century Fox’s “Hidden Figures” contest which highlights...
“Is that a Real Tattoo or an Electronic One?” Might Be a Question You’ll...
In Japan, researchers at Waseda University used a new design process that mimics sandwiches and layers the electronic components in between elastomeric nanosheets to...
Duni nominated for fast food award for plant-based disposable tableware
In Sweden, Duni was nominated for its collection of disposable tableware products as one of the final entries to win in the category Supplier...
Amedica sells off spine business to focus on biomaterial business
In Utah, Amedica Corporation, a biomaterials and OEM company, completed the sale of its spine business to CTL Medical, a Dallas, TX-based privately held...
Better bags – Co-op UK and Novamont partner up for bioplastic shopping bags
In Italy, Co-op UK and Novamont, a bioplastics leader, signed a collaboration agreement aimed at supplying the British distribution chain with a new type...
Itaconix gets first European order for new biobased detergent polymer
In New Hampshire, Itaconix received its first order from a European customer for its latest bio-based detergent polymer following successful trials. The customer is...
Biomaterials Get Nano-Scaled for Takeda and BioSurfaces Gastrointestinal Research Program
In Massachusetts, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and BioSurfaces Inc. are joining forces for a research program to help treat patients with gastrointestinal diseases with...
Higher-performing bioplastics on parade at NPE
In Orlando, Plastics Technology has described how new bioplastics on display at the recent NPE plastics conference have improved properties and are increasingly marketed...
Bio-on and Rivoira launch ZEROPACK, bioplastic for food packaging
In Italy, ZEROPACK is born, the new company created by Bio-on, a leader in the bioplastic sector, with the aim to revolutionize the world...