Technology
NOROO selected to lead 3-HP bio-platform project in South Korea
South Korea's NOROO Holdings has been appointed lead organisation for a government-backed initiative to commercialise 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP), a bio-based platform chemical with applications across coatings, cosmetics, and sustainable plastics. The project is funded by the Korea Evaluation Institute of…
Shillong researchers turn banana peels into biodegradable plastic
Researchers at St. Edmund’s College in Shillong have made a promising discovery. They developed a biodegradable plastic film using banana peels. This biomaterial naturally decomposes in soil within weeks. Plastic pollution is a serious environmental problem. It affects soil, water,…
KAIST develops method to make nylon ingredients from bio-based glycerol
A team at KAIST has found a way to produce key materials for nylon using microorganisms. This method could replace traditional processes that rely on fossil fuels. The research was led by Professor Sangyeob Lee from the Department of Chemical…
CityUHK develops bio-inspired building skin and continuous green hydrogen
CityUHK JC STEM Lab of Circular Bio-economy has recently made a major breakthrough. Led by Professor Lee Duu-Jong, the team developed two innovative technologies for sustainable development. The first is an all-weather "building skin" inspired by nature. This bio-inspired coating…
Ruby Bio reaches key milestone in natural food emulsifiers
Ruby Bio, a fermentation ingredient startup based in San Carlos, California, has announced a production milestone that could reshape how food companies approach emulsifiers. The company says its fermentation process has achieved titers exceeding 100 grams per liter, a level…
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 recycled ¹ and less than 10% of global plastic production in…