How bio-concrete and potato plastic is saving the Dutch wetlands
Biomaterials are rebuilding habitats that protect against climate change
Why Grangemouth is shaping the next phase of Scotland’s bioeconomy
Mark Bustard, CEO at the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC)
Cancer fears drive R&D into biobased food preservatives
Can bio-preservatives compete with synthetics? As commercial R&D in the area steps up, it’s looking increasingly likely that they can.
Closing the Plastics Loop: Can Chemical Recycling Deliver on the Promise?
Plastic has become indispensable to modern life, yet the way we manage it tells a different story. Despite a growing focus on circularity, only 9% of plastic waste is ultimately…
Why microbes are the new face of anti-ageing
Ingredient makers are expanding their range of biobased ingredients. To achieve this at cost, many are turning to microbes.
University of Manchester techbio spin-out secures £5 million to deploy quantum physics, AI modelling, and highly automated labs to power next gen enzyme engineering
Round led by PXN Ventures, with additional funding from existing investors IQ Capital and Northern Gritstone Company uses quantum physics, AI modelling and deeply integrated laboratory automation and robotics in…
The hum of microbial bioelectricity
As climate volatility becomes the norm, these devices offer lessons on designing resilience into the very fabric of our technologies.
Low-carbon ski gear hits the powder
Extreme sports demand high-performance materials. Strength, comfort, and durability are must-haves and plant-based options are no exception.
Why Europe’s bioeconomy needs an offtake boom
Bio-based producers are only willing to expand if they are sure demand can absorb output. Offtakes drive scale by eliminating this uncertainty.
From lab to industry: Harvard’s premier synbio hub
When it comes to the big questions in synbio, Harvard’s Weiss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering is a world leader.
Bridging the gap to commercial scale in bio-based industries
The potential of bio-based chemicals, ingredients, and materials to transform industries and create a more sustainable future is clear. Yet, turning scientific breakthroughs into commercially viable solutions remains a complex…
