Technology
Project LOTUS to investigate long-term biofuel use in ships
To investigate the long-term impact of consistently using biofuels on vessels, the Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) has joined forces with Japanese shipping leader NYK Line to launch Project LOTUS. The six-month project, LOTUS, will be the first to…
Acadian Plant Health Study shows biostimulants offer promise for sustainable California almond farming
California's lucrative almond industry faces a looming challenge – water scarcity. A multi-year study by Acadian Plant Health offers a glimmer of hope. Their research demonstrates the potential of biostimulant technologies to improve water use efficiency in almond trees. This…
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…