Sasol introduces bio-circular insect oil surfactant for cleaning industries
Sasol International Chemicals announced the launch of LIVINEX IO 7, a pioneering bio-circular surfactant. This innovative product is derived from insect oils and is palm-free and deforestation-free. It is now…
Geno partners with Sojitz to accelerate commercialization of plant-based nylon-6
Genomatica (Geno), a leader in industrial biomanufacturing technology, announced a new partnership with Sojitz Corporation. The collaboration aims to accelerate the commercial production of plant-based nylon-6 using Geno’s proprietary technology. Sojitz…
Axens Vegan Technology chosen for Green Carbon’s biofuels plant
Green Carbon Development, led by Process Technical Services, announced that it has selected Axens Vegan's technology for its upcoming biofuels plant in Texas. The facility will have a capacity of…
New LCA studies highlight sustainability of Braskem’s I’m green™ bio-polymers
Braskem, a global leader and pioneer in bio-polymer production, announced the release of updated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies for its I’m green™ product line. The studies cover HDPE, EVA,…
Utility and Maas to produce carbon-negative hydrogen from dairy biogas in California
Utility Global, Inc., a leader in affordable decarbonization technology, and Maas Energy Works, a top dairy digester developer, announced a new partnership. They will develop California’s first commercial project to…
Argus launches first global prices for biochemicals
Argus, a leading global energy and commodity price reporting agency, has launched the world’s first prices for biochemicals. These include bioethylene, biopropylene, biobutadiene, and biobenzene. This is a major step…
Researchers improve plant-based polymers to better replace plastics
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed an innovative method to make plant-based plastics stronger and less prone to breaking. These natural polymers, which include soy proteins and…
Calgon Carbon publishes peer-reviewed study on PFAS destruction
Calgon Carbon Corporation, a subsidiary of Kuraray Co., Ltd., announced the publication of its second peer-reviewed white paper on PFAS-laden spent carbon reactivation. The study is titled "Destruction of PFAS…
Monash researchers develop customizable bioplastic films using soil microbes
Researchers at Monash University have found a way to make flexible, customizable bioplastic films using natural materials produced by soil microbes. These bioplastics, called PHAs, can behave like regular plastics…
Sweden advances biogas sector with new plant producing transport-grade bio-LNG
Sweden has initiated construction of a large-scale biogas and gas upgrading plant in Vara, led by Biogas Västra Skaraborg AB (BVS) in partnership with German technology provider EnviTec Biogas. The…
QUT upgrades BioPilot facility with $18 M investment to advance biomanufacturing
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has invested $18 million to upgrade its Mackay-based Pioneer BioPilot into a pilot-scale fermentation facility. The upgrade supports Queensland’s goal to become a regional biomanufacturing…
FENC develops recycled PET-based materials for bio-driven footwear
Far Eastern New Century (FENC), a global leader in eco-friendly polyester materials, achieved a milestone by converting waste PET bottles into recycled thermoplastic polyester elastomer (rTPEE). This bio-inspired material offers…