In Brazil, the deconstruction of cellulose is essential for the conversion of biomass into fuels and chemicals. But cellulose, the most abundant renewable polymer on the planet, is extremely recalcitrant to biological depolymerization. Although composed entirely of glucose units, its crystalline microfibrillar structure and association with lignin and hemicelluloses in plant cell walls make it […]
In Brazil, a group of researchers affiliated with the Center for Innovation in New Energies (CINE) has developed a method for purifying materials that is simple, economical and has a low environmental impact. The scientists have managed to improve the efficiency of a film that can be used in some green hydrogen production processes. Known […]
In Brazil, Novacana reports that after several months of speculation, Raízen announced the sale of the Leme mill, located in the city of the same name in São Paulo. The unit was acquired in cash by Ferrari Agroindústria and Agromen Sementes Agrícolas for approximately R$425 million, which must be paid upon closing of the transaction. […]
In Brazil, Braskem and Fitesa, one of the world’s largest nonwoven manufacturers and the first company to produce Spunbond nonwovens with I’m green bio-based polyethylene, are proud to announce the use of Braskem’s I’m green bio-based high-density polyethylene (HDPE) designed specifically for nonwoven applications. With over 10 years of experience in advancing bio-based polymers into […]
In Brazil, Eco-Energy, a Copersucar subsidiary that operates in the United States in the marketing and distribution of ethanol, logistics and transportation services, and also natural gas, has just signed an exclusivity agreement with Green Plains Inc. Under the new agreement, Eco-Energy will assume, on an exclusive basis, the marketing and distribution of all ethanol […]
In Brazil, a new lifecycle study published in Sustainability Science and Technology has discovered a promising alternative to plastic sanitary products, potentially leading to far reduced sanitary waste. Sanitary pads made with cornstarch are 17 times more environmentally friendly compared to plastic equivalents. The high concentration of plastic in disposable products is a direct threat […]
In Brazil, UkrAgroConsult reports the country is eyeing potential export markets for its DDGS supplies that are rapidly increasing on the back of rapid corn ethanol production expansion. China is becoming a target market following the opening of Mexico, the UK, Canada, and Vietnam. However, China doesn’t yet have a bilateral sanitary agreement but negotiations […]
In Brazil, Simplifyber, a materials startup pioneering an innovative 3D-molding process to radically reduce the environmental impact of soft goods manufacturing and the use of synthetic fibers, announced the completion of its $12 million Series A funding round. This was led by Suzano Ventures, a new investor in Simplifyber, and the corporate venture capital arm […]
In Brazil, the National Climate Change Fund (FNMC) this year will start financing the acquisition of heavy-duty vehicles powered by biomethane, as well as the replacement of diesel engines with versions compatible with the renewable fuel. The measure is considered a victory by the Brazilian Biogas and Biomethane Association (ABiogás) and seen not only as […]
In Brazil, GEOMIT and Companhia Mineira de Açúcar e Álcool (CMAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop commercial-scale biogas and biomethane projects from sugarcane residues, starting with the Vale do Tijuco Project, located in the Triângulo Mineiro region of Minas Gerais. The initiative aims to supply competitive, low-carbon natural gas to […]
