Technology
Building for the climate age: the uses of fungi in construction
Fungi can be used to make diverse building materials with different properties, ranging from spongy fungal blocks that are wholly biobased to composites that fuse concrete or other conventional construction materials with fungal spores.
UK biotech startup expands lab-grown leather production capacity
In a significant development, Lab-Grown Leather Ltd (LGL) has expanded its production capacity for lab-grown leather, an innovative alternative to traditional animal-derived leather. The company's technology has the potential to transform the leather industry, offering a more sustainable and ethical…
Sewage-powered heat: Blinkerd swimming pool saves 170,000 m3 gas per year
The Blinkerd swimming pool and sport facility in The Hague has made a significant step towards reducing its carbon footprint by adopting a unique energy-efficient solution. As of September 2024, the facility will be heated using thermal energy extracted from…
Pierre Fabre partners with Sorbonne University to develop biodegradable bioplastics
Pierre Fabre, a French cosmetics and pharmaceutical company, has partnered with the Sorbonne University to develop a groundbreaking bioplastic project inspired by biomimicry. The innovative material, produced by microalgae, captures CO2 from the atmosphere and transforms it into a bioplastic…
Breakthrough in bioethanol production: genetically modified yeast fights bacterial contamination
A team of scientists from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has made a significant breakthrough in the production of bioethanol, a cleaner-burning alternative to fossil fuels. The researchers have developed an innovative approach to prevent bacterial contamination, which can significantly…
Breakthrough in bioplastics: purple bacteria show promise for sustainable production
Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have made a significant discovery in the quest for sustainable bioplastics. Two new studies reveal that purple bacteria, a type of microorganism, have the potential to produce high-quality bioplastics, offering a promising solution…