Technology
Toray pioneers sustainable materials with plant-based innovations
Innovative materials supplier Toray has unveiled its latest advancement in eco-conscious design with the APURE autonomous shuttle, which employs plant-based materials to enhance sustainability in public transport. Toray has incorporated this partially plant-based polyester into the APURE project. Currently, Ultrasuede…
Dijkshoorn Bleiswijk innovates with biobased building materials
The family-owned Dutch business Dijkshoorn Bleiswijk has pioneered a method for producing biobased building materials from plant residues. This innovative approach has allowed the company to benefit from the MIA-Vamil tax incentive by investing in the necessary machinery. Active in…
New terahertz technology improves biomass gasification efficiency
Researchers at TU Wien in Vienna have developed an innovative method to enhance biomass gasification by accurately measuring water vapor in product gases. This breakthrough has significant implications for efficient energy production and chemical manufacturing from waste materials. The findings…
Biotalys reports promising results from BioFun-6 biocontrol trials
Biotalys, an AgTech firm focused on protein-based biocontrol solutions, announced positive results from initial field trials of its BioFun-6 program. This biocontrol initiative targets Botrytis and powdery mildew affecting fruits and vegetables. The trial findings indicated that the BioFun-6 AGROBODY™…
American Biogas Council launches new tool for biogas project emission tracking
The American Biogas Council (ABC) has launched the Biogas Carbon Accounting Tool (Biogas CAT), which measures lifecycle emissions from biogas projects. Developed in collaboration with EcoEngineers, the tool addresses gaps in current carbon accounting systems. Biogas CAT enables project developers…
Breakthrough in bioplastics: researchers enhance bacteria’s efficiency in producing valuable products
Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough with the soil bacterium Cupriavidus necator. This bacterium converts renewable resources into useful products, like bioplastics. The bacterium, however, has struggled to efficiently use formic acid. Currently, it first converts formic acid into carbon…