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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 chemicals sector by 2050. The report indicates that agricultural and…
Enduro Genetics secures €12 M in Series A funding for biomanufacturing
Enduro Genetics, a synthetic biology startup, has raised €12 million in Series A funding. Supernova Invest, NOON Ventures, and Sandwater led the investment. The funding will support the expansion of Enduro’s platform and its commercialization efforts. The startup addresses a…
SEOULTECH researchers develop bioink for tissue repair
Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SEOULTECH) have developed a bioink made from nanocellulose derived from Kombucha SCOBY. This bioink can be applied directly to damaged tissue using a handheld device known as a digital biopen. This…
Forbion announces €164.5 M for BioEconomy Fund I
Forbion, a venture capital firm focused on biotechnology, has announced that its BioEconomy Fund I has raised €164.5 million, exceeding its initial target of €150 million. The fund has attracted investments from notable institutional backers, including KfW Capital, Novo Holdings,…
Rio Tinto and Hydro partner on carbon capture tech for aluminium production
Rio Tinto and Hydro have partnered to explore carbon capture technologies for aluminium electrolysis. The companies aim to evaluate available options for future implementation in the production process. The partnership agreement includes the sharing of information, results, and costs related…
Researchers develop biobased polyurethane foam substitute
A research team at Washington State University has created a flexible, biobased polyurethane foam using lignin extracted from pine. This eco-friendly alternative replaces 20% of petroleum-based chemicals in the foam. The innovation uses an environmentally-friendly preparation of lignin, a renewable…