Tag: South Korea

South Korean researchers nail waste-based naptha alternative

May 21, 2026 | Meghan Sapp

In South Korea, KAIST-Hanwha Solutions Future Technology Research Institute, has secured bio-technology capable of mass-producing eco-friendly raw materials for plastics and textiles using waste resources, offering an alternative to petroleum-derived naphtha. The new technology addresses both resource supply stability and environmental concerns simultaneously. The study was published in the journal Nature Chemical Engineering. This platform […]

South Korean researchers develop system to produce H2 and chemicals from glycerol

April 28, 2026 | Meghan Sapp

In South Korea, a research team has developed a high-efficiency electrochemical system that simultaneously produces hydrogen and value-added chemicals using glycerol, a low-cost, abundant byproduct of biodiesel production. The findings are published in Joule. The study is significant in that it replaces the anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER), a key bottleneck in conventional water electrolysis, […]

South Korean researchers convert formaldehyde to L-glyceraldehyde with enzymes

March 3, 2026 | Meghan Sapp

In South Korea, formaldehyde is a common chemical used in various industries as a disinfectant, resin precursor, and synthetic intermediate. It is volatile, highly toxic, and a key environmental pollutant with genotoxic and carcinogenic effects, harming both human health and the environment. Therefore, there is an urgent need to come up with useful strategies to […]

Samsung C&T teams with Axens on CCUS projects

March 2, 2026 | Meghan Sapp

In South Korea, Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group and Axens have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the deployment of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) projects. This partnership marks a significant step forward in their shared commitment to support industry decarbonization efforts. By combining Samsung C&T’s global project execution expertise with […]

South Korean researchers with UC Berkeley develop novel microbial process for CO2 to butanol

February 5, 2026 | Meghan Sapp

In South Korea, a joint research team from UNIST and the University of California, Berkeley, has unveiled a novel microbial process to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into butanol, an environmentally friendly fuel. This innovative approach utilizes a continuous bioprocess involving two specialized microorganisms working in tandem. The system links two microorganisms in a streamlined production […]

South Korean researchers demo landfill gas conversion to aviation fuel

February 4, 2026 | Meghan Sapp

In South Korea, a research team at the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), in collaboration with EN2CORE Technology Co., Ltd., has successfully demonstrated an integrated process that converts landfill gas generated from organic waste—such as food waste—into aviation fuel. Currently, the refining industry mainly produces SAF from used cooking oil. However, used cooking […]

Samsung creates e-paper with phytoplankton display

February 2, 2026 | Rebecca Gendron

In South Korea, Samsung Electronics has unveiled an e-paper with a display made of phytoplankton-based plastics. E‑paper is a display technology that replicates the appearance of printed ink on paper, delivering excellent readability, minimal energy use, and greater flexibility than conventional screens. It is widely employed in e‑readers, digital signage, and other devices where extended […]

Tissen BioFarm achieves cultivated meat density breakthrough

January 5, 2026 | Rebecca Gendron

In South Korea, TissenBioFarm claims it has created the world’s first cultivated meat with cell density equal to conventional meat—a key milestone for cost parity and texture fidelity. The company said the key was approaching cultivated meat as tissues, not simple aggregation of cells on scaffolding. Adjusting the initial cell density makes it possible to […]

SeaWith slices cultivated beef costs by 30%

December 29, 2025 | Rebecca Gendron

In South Korea, startup SeaWith has struck a supply deal with the United Kingdom’s 3D Bio-Tissues that could slash the cost of its cultivated beef by 30%. Price remains the biggest hurdle for consumer adoption in South Korea, where surveys show most citizens are open to trying lab-grown meat but reluctant to pay a premium. […]

Korean researchers develop nanocatalysts for direct electrolysis for seawater hydrogen production

December 15, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In South Korea, new research from Chung Ang University presents a breakthrough in sustainable hydrogen production from seawater using chloride-resistant Ru nanocatalysts for direct electrolysis. The crystalline/amorphous Ru heterostructure exhibits 37× higher activity than commercial Pt catalysts in alkaline water electrolysis, enabling cost-effective hydrogen generation. By harnessing abundant oceanic resources, this approach enhances energy security, […]

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