Technology
AGR Biogás and TURN2X to recycle biogenic CO₂ as e-methane
A Spanish biomethane company is partnering with an e-methane producer to capture and reuse biogenic CO₂ that would otherwise be released during biogas upgrading. AGR Biogás announced it will supply carbon dioxide from its biomethane plants to TURN2X, which will…
Brugnoli develops fabric with 89% bio-based content
Italian textile manufacturer Brugnoli has developed a technical fabric with up to 89 percent bio-based content that maintains stretch, comfort and durability standards for performance apparel. The fabric, called Br4/E1, combines three bio-based components. It uses Brugnoli's patented Br4 production…
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…