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Researchers are Bringing Sustainability to Chemical Manufacturing
Last week, a research team from the US Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory identified an enzyme that could transform poplar trees into a source for industrial chemical building block p-hydroxybenzoic acid. The discovery joins an emerging trend of researchers…
2021 Has Been the Year for SAF
Aviation currently accounts for approximately up to 3% of the total man made global carbon emissions. Without timely action, it could rise to up to 22% by 2050. To address its environmental impact without compromising on its business growth, the…
Investments push Asian Agritech Sector Closer to Global Lead
Our rapidly expanding global population is proving one of the greatest challenges to establishing sustainable, long-term solutions throughout an array of industries. Resource depletion and land management are top of the list when considering how to juggle population expansion with…
Hermes and MycoWorks: A Fashion Match Made in a Lab
Fungi has been taking over industries for the past few years. Although it's been mostly seen in the world of plastics and packaging, it has recently caught the eye of fashion companies that are striving for a more sustainable future…
RMIT Researchers Develop Novel Waste Management Technology
In current wastewater treatment processes, a seemingly beneficial material is produced - the nutrient-rich biosolids. A mixture of water and organic matter, this by-product can be harnessed as a type of fertiliser for food crops, or used for regenerative purposes…
Zymergen Is Revolutionizing The Link Between Bioengineering and Electronics
Bioengineering has become more popular as new technologies develop. Its uses range from improving agricultural systems to electronic devices and inspiring medical breakthroughs. Particularly, there is one company that is delving into many industries with their bioengineering methods: Zymergen. American…