Tag: South Korea

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, […]

Sun Comprehensive Energy unveiles pantented design for multiple green fuel vessel

December 3, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In South Korea, APAM Peru reports South Korean company Sun Comprehensive Energy has unveiled its recently patented design for a fueling vessel that can deliver multiple fuels. The bunker vessel can transport LNG, methanol, ammonia and hydrogen from a single ship: fuels that have very different densities and temperatures. Kang Pyeong-ho, chief executive of Sun […]

Korean scientists create one-pot generation of rainbow-colored bacterial cellulose

December 3, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In South Korea, integration of systems metabolic engineering with co-culture strategies that couples bacterial cellulose production with natural colorant biosynthesis enabled the one-pot generation of rainbow-colored bacterial cellulose, establishing a sustainable biomanufacturing platform that can replace petroleum-based textiles and eliminate chemical dyeing processes. A research group at KAIST has successfully developed a modular co-culture platform […]

Posco International buys Indonesian palm oil company for biofuels for $818M

November 20, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In South Korea, POSCO INTERNATIONAL has completed a full value chain in its palm oil business—from palm seed development to producing palm oil for biofuel feedstock—by acquiring Sampoerna Agro, one of Indonesia’s leading palm companies, and inaugurating a new palm oil refinery in the country on the same day. On November 19, POSCO INTERNATIONAL acquired […]

KAIST team demonstrates use of bacteria to produce and dye cellulose

November 17, 2025 | Rebecca Gendron

In South Korea, researchers have coaxed living bacteria to grow, weave, and dye fabrics without the use of oil, plastic or artificial dyes. The team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology was even able to achieve this in every color of the rainbow. The work started with Komagataeibacter xylinus, a bacteria known […]

CJ Biomaterials to supply PHAs for biobased turf

November 10, 2025 | Rebecca Gendron

In South Korea, CJ Biomaterials has partnered with Sweden’s BIQ Materials to produce artificial turf infill made with CJ’s PHACT™ polyhydroxyalkanoate. Infill, commonly used in soccer and sports fields, supports artificial turf and absorbs impact, helping to prevent player injuries. However, the European Union classified petroleum-based infill as intentionally added microplastics and moved to ban […]

Functional fungi: Hut shows potential for mycelium in construction

November 10, 2025 | Rebecca Gendron

In South Korea, Yong Ju Lee Architecture has erected Mycelium Hut, a simple but habitable structure made of mycelium that demonstrates the potential for renewable materials in construction. Located on the campus of Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Mycelium Hut was made by growing mycelium into a custom mold made by 3D printing. […]

Sumang seeks functional biomaterials on volcanic island

October 27, 2025 | Rebecca Gendron

In South Korea, green tea and agricultural cooperative Sumang has announced plans to expand its R&D efforts on functional biomaterials sourced from Jeju, a volcanic island off the coast of South Korea. Sumang will also actively pursue joint R&D projects with various organizations to discover and commercialize new, competitive biobased materials. Sumang added that as […]

New yoga fabric collection from Hyosung TNC and Lenzing “nama-stays” away from synthetic fibers

October 20, 2025 | Rebecca Gendron

In South Korea, global elastane leader Hyosung TNC and Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, have partnered to launch a yoga fabric collection that blends certified low-impact, renewable fibers with performance designed for modern movement. The new collection will make its debut at Performance Days […]

ClassNK grants approval in principle to SRC for Methanol Superstorage

October 1, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In South Korea, Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to SRC for Methanol Superstorage, the innovative tank design concept that uses a Sandwich Plate System (SPS) technology to almost double shipboard storage capacity for both, methanol and ethanol. The ClassNK AiP confirms that Methanol Superstorage is feasible for the intended application […]

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