In Massachusetts, a remarkable quality of bioengineering is the fact that scientists can take biological processes honed by millions of years of evolution and use them to efficiently create drugs, chemicals, and other products to improve our lives. Now Tufts researchers have found new ways to expand the potential for using bacterial spores as catalysts […]
In Massachusetts, a team of researchers has combined sawdust, cellulose binders, and beeswax into an eco-friendly foam capable of replacing petroleum-based polystyrene. In the lab, Todd Emrick and Isha Farook, both polymer scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, together with colleagues blended sawdust with different combinations of cellulose binders and cross-linking ingredients. Then the […]
In Massachusetts, earlier this year, the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) launched a major study to examine the sustainable fuel options for aviation, international shipping, long-haul trucking, and freight rail. More than one-tenth of the world’s climate-warming greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to energy comes from these hard-to-decarbonize forms of transportation. And that fraction continues to […]
In Massachusetts, Foray Bioscience announced the launch of Pando, an intelligent workspace and operating system for plant culture. By combining the world’s largest structured in vitro plant knowledge base with AI-native research tools, protocol infrastructure and laboratory operations, Pando allows plant scientists to search, structure, manage, share and generate plant culture knowledge from a single platform. […]
In Massachusetts, polyhydroxyalkanoate biopolymers producer CJ Biomaterials and South Korea’s Yuhan-Kimberly have launched the world’s first biodegradable and reusable nonwoven paper towel made with amorphous PHA. Now available in South Korea, the Kleenex® Biodegradable Reusable Dishtowel features CJ’s proprietary PHACT™ A1000P. The material is derived from sustainably grown, plant-based raw materials including sugarcane. Yuhan-Kimberly combined […]
In Massachusetts, Broco Energy announced that its renewable diesel pilot with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has officially progressed into a fully executed long-term contract. The contract began December 1 and marks a major milestone as New England’s first renewable diesel supply agreement. Following a competitive bid process, Broco secured the contract over several larger […]
In Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority announced that it has launched a partnership with STX Group to participate in the Federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFSII) program, an initiative that is expected to generate $4 million of revenue for the MBTA over the term of the contract. The RFSII program, administered by the Environmental […]
In Massachusetts, Vanguard Renewables announced a commercial partnership with the CMA CGM Group. Under the terms of the agreement, CMA CGM will make a strategic minority investment in Vanguard Renewables through its energy fund PULSE, ensuring access to significant volumes of RNG to be delivered on a long-term basis. The agreement highlights the critical role […]
In Massachusetts, Emvolon, an MIT spin-off that converts greenhouse gas emissions into carbon-negative fuels and chemicals, and Montauk Renewables, Inc. announced a joint venture to develop multiple biogas-to-green methanol projects. Following a successful field demonstration project, Emvolon and Montauk plan to deploy a portfolio of biogas-based sites with an aggregate annual production capacity of up […]
In Massachusetts, Broco Energy has teamed with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) to deliver and transition Massport’s fuel tanks to renewable diesel across its various facilities. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in Massport’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and advancing environmental stewardship within the Commonwealth through cutting-edge carbon reduction solutions. In a […]
