Technology
Scientists harness E. coli to create green chemicals from food waste
Researchers have developed a method using bacteria and food waste to produce chemicals, potentially replacing an industrial process that currently relies on fossil fuels and generates significant greenhouse gas emissions. Industrial hydrogenation, used to make plastics, medicines and food products,…
Researchers develop biodegradable packaging from milk protein
Researchers at Flinders University in Australia have turned milk protein into a biodegradable packaging film that completely breaks down in soil in about 13 weeks. The team combined calcium caseinate, a commercial form of milk protein, with modified starch and…
bitBiome partners on bio-based food ingredient production
Biotech company bitBiome has entered a development and manufacturing partnership to create a bio-synthetic production process for a high-value food ingredient used in flavors and fragrances. The collaboration involves an unnamed commercial partner that holds a significant share of the…
Hong Kong team develops biomimetic materials based on sea urchins
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong have successfully replicated a sensing ability found in sea urchin spines, using 3D printing to create smart materials that detect water movement without batteries or external power. The team, led by Professor Lu…
New Nokian winter tire incorporates bio-based materials
Nokian Tyres is mixing pine resin and canola oil into the rubber formula for its new Hakkapeliitta 01 winter tire, part of a broader push to reduce petroleum dependence in tire manufacturing. The tread compound combines bio-resin and plant-derived oils…
UNICO2RN project aims transforms biogenic CO2 into bioplastics
A new European project is working to turn carbon dioxide waste into biodegradable plastics, offering industries a way to replace fossil-based materials while reducing emissions. The UNICO2RN project, which launched in June 2025, is funded by the European Union and…