Technology
A is for Algae: a bioeconomy glossary
Bioeconomy jargon can be confusing at the best of times, tripping up even those familiar with the sector. Here we run down what common keywords mean. Algae: Algae is an up-and-coming feedstock in the bioeconomy. Many believe it is a…
Origin Materials launches world’s first and lightest CSD (Carbonated Soft Drink) PET Cap
Origin Materials announced the initial product offering from its all-PET caps and closures manufacturing breakthrough. The initial product is the world’s lightest CSD (carbonated soft drink) cap compatible with the PCO 1881 neck finish, the first of its kind ever…
Itaconix unveils plant-based detergent boosters
During the American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting in Montreal, Quebec, Itaconix announced the launch of two new ingredients for improving the performance of household detergent formulations. The new products represent major advances in phosphate replacement with new multi-functional performance…
Cellulose aerogels: 3D printed biodegradable insulation and more
Researchers at Empa have developed a new material with exciting possibilities: a 3D printable cellulose-based aerogel. This ultra-lightweight, thermally insulating, and biodegradable material has the potential for applications in electronics, medicine, and beyond. Aerogels are like super-sponges - highly porous…
AIMPLAS promotes BUILD-LIMONENE: construction biomaterials from citrus waste and CO2
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre in Spain, has announced BUILD-LIMONENE, a groundbreaking project focused on developing sustainable construction materials. This initiative aims to utilize waste products from the Valencian Community's citrus sector and CO2 emissions from local industries. BUILD-LIMONENE seeks…
Bioengineered bacteria offer promising solution for sustainable plastics
Researchers at Kobe University, Japan, have made a significant breakthrough in the development of eco-friendly plastics. Their approach involves modifying a plant-based bioplastic, polylactic acid (PLA), to address its limitations. PLA, derived from renewable resources like plants, offers a greener…