Technology
RUDOLF’s bio-based solutions elevate textile industry
Global specialty chemicals leader RUDOLF has unveiled a leap forward in sustainable textile performance with its HYDROCOOL® technology. This groundbreaking product line for moisture management introduces eco-friendly innovations through RUCO®-PUR BIO SLB and FERAN® BIO ICR, marking a significant shift…
Texas A&M researchers discover high wax production in bioenergy sorghum
Bioenergy sorghum, known for its resilience, biomass production, and soil fertility improvement, has recently been characterized by researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences for its high wax production. This discovery…
New biodegradable sensor aids in food safety and pesticide detection on fruits and veggies
Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) and the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) in Brazil have developed a sustainable sensor, known as "plant-wearable," that can detect the presence of pesticides directly on the surface of vegetables or fruits.…
Innovative CELF biorefinery tech boosts biofuel competitiveness with petroleum
A new innovative biomass pretreatment technology, co-solvent enhanced lignocellulosic fractionation (CELF), has been developed by researchers at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) to improve biofuel competitiveness with petroleum. “Lignin utilization is the gateway to making what you want out…
Researchers develop 3D bioprinter for plant-based pharmaceutical production
A group of 10 undergraduate students from the University of Rochester have developed an affordable 3D-bioprinting system to replicate chemicals found in endangered and non-endangered plant species, which are threatened by climate change, invasive pests, diseases, and farming practices struggling…
DOD Launches Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program to Bolster Domestic Supply Chains
The US Department of Defense announced new opportunities for American businesses to advance biotechnology as part of President Biden's efforts to strengthen and build the resiliency of America's defense industrial base and secure its supply chains. Biomanufacturing has the potential…