Technology
Rice University launches synbio institute
Rice University has launched the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute (RSBI) in Texas, USA, which aims to foster collaborative research in synthetic biology and translate it into technologies that benefit society.
Lucent Bio debuts biodegradable seed coating to meet microplastic bans
Lucent BioSciences, a pioneer in sustainable crop input solutions, has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation with the launch of Nutreos, a non-toxic, plant-based, and biodegradable micronutrient seed coating. This eco-friendly solution addresses the growing concerns surrounding microplastic pollution in agricultural seed…
Aston University explores novel biofuel conversion from rice straw
Aston University, England researchers are tackling the challenge of converting inedible rice straw into next-generation biofuels, potentially offering a sustainable alternative to conventional fuels.
European horticulture is ripe for circularity
Horticulture is an essential part of Europe’s regional food and economic security. Greenhouse cultivation grants year-round yields even where degraded soils and poor climate limits conventional farming.
Chung-Ang University research explores tara gum as a sustainable and biodegradable polymer for food and drug applications
In a recent study led by Professor Sangkil Lee from Chung-Ang University in South Korea, researchers have explored the potential of tara gum, a natural and biodegradable polymer derived from the seeds of the tara tree, as a sustainable alternative…
Can Europe’s blue bioeconomy live up to its promises?
Europe has been pushing to grow its blue bioeconomy for years, including sectors that produce high value chemicals and materials processed from marine organisms. We look at the EU’s policies around this and the hurdles it faces in becoming a…