Technology
Mendel University researchers develop algae-based water purification system
Researchers at Mendel University in Brno, Czechia are working on innovative algae cultivation techniques aimed at removing fertilizers and pharmaceutical residues from water. Their experiments using specialized bioreactors are showing effective results in laboratory settings. Jan Veselský, a member of…
Development of sustainable and hypoallergenic biorubber, biolatex and other bioproducts from new crop Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS)
Dr. Anvar Buranov, President/CEO, Nova-BioRubber Green Technologies Inc., Surrey, BC, Canada. Global interest in the commercialization of rubber plant Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS) to extract valuable hypoallergenic bioproducts in a sustainable way has increased significantly. TKS contains up to 24% biolatex/biorubber,…
New breakthrough: innovative foam offers hope in microplastics removal
A group of researchers led by Prof. Dr. Hongbing Deng from Wuhan University has developed a groundbreaking biodegradable foam that could significantly reduce microplastic pollution, addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. With an estimated 4.6…
New Wave Biotech launches AI-powered bioprocess simulation platform for alt protein sector
New Wave Biotech, a company specializing in AI bioprocess simulation software, has introduced a new technology aimed at helping alternative protein and biomanufacturing companies enhance their production processes. The Bioprocess Foresight platform utilizes artificial intelligence to offer insights on techno-economics,…
New process converts carbon dioxide into biodiesel more effectively than conventional methods
A team of researchers from the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Missouri has developed an innovative technique to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into biodiesel. This method, led by Joshua Yuan and…
New tech aims to transform nitrogen supply in agriculture
A new study published in Scientific Reports introduces a technological advancement that could reshape how farmers provide nitrogen to crops. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Purdue University, and Pivot Bio collaborated on this groundbreaking work, demonstrating that gene-editing can…