The new bio-polymers taking green chemistry by storm
What makes biobased vitrimers so special and how could they become commercialised?
Scimplify transforms chemical supply chain with $40 M funding
Scimplify has announced a $40 million Series B funding round to scale its innovative platform. This funding was co-led by Accel and Bertelsmann, with participation from existing investors like Omnivore…
Lars Börger appointed Co-CEO of nova-Institute
Lars Börger will join nova-Institute as its new co-CEO on March 1, 2025. He will work alongside Michael Carus, the current CEO, to promote sustainability in the chemical and materials…
Circular fertilisers set for growth after new EU Russia sanctions
We look at why the EU is prioritising circular fertilisers now, the geostrategic context for Hansen’s call to action, and key producers that may benefit.
SURFs UP project aims to boost sustainable surfactant production
Surfactants are essential in various industries. They are used in home care, cosmetics, and food. Many surfactants are chemically produced. This raises concerns about deforestation and supply chains. Global surfactant…
The power of biobased solvents in paint, electronics, and more
Biobased solvents can lower the environmental footprints of industries as wide-ranging as mining and nutraceuticals and as novel as printed electronics. Here are the areas where these green chemicals are…
Oerlikon Barmag and Evonik to advance PET chemical recycling
Oerlikon Barmag and Evonik have partnered to develop chemical recycling solutions for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste. Both companies aim to create efficient depolymerisation and purification technologies. The collaboration seeks to…
The Danish bio-producer that made it in China
With a biochemicals portfolio that aligns with Chinese development priorities, the company’s future in the local biotech ecosystem seems secure. We look at how Novonesis broke into the Chinese market.
BIC examines biomass potential for chemical sector by 2050
The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) and the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) have commissioned a study from the nova Institute. This research investigates the availability of sustainably-sourced biomass for defossilizing the…