Technology
Ruby Bio reaches key milestone in natural food emulsifiers
Ruby Bio, a fermentation ingredient startup based in San Carlos, California, has announced a production milestone that could reshape how food companies approach emulsifiers. The company says its fermentation process has achieved titers exceeding 100 grams per liter, a level…
Closing the Plastics Loop: Can Chemical Recycling Deliver on the Promise?
Plastic has become indispensable to modern life, yet the way we manage it tells a different story. Despite a growing focus on circularity, only 9% of plastic waste is ultimately recycled ¹ and less than 10% of global plastic production in…
Why AI can’t engineer enzymes alone
Artificial intelligence tools are transforming protein engineering, but industry experts say they can't do the job alone. The challenge lies in bridging the gap between predicting plausible protein sequences and creating enzymes that actually perform under real manufacturing conditions. Most…
Korean researchers advance biomass-to-energy solutions
Professor Yong Sik Ok of Korea University is developing technologies that transform waste into renewable energy and valuable materials. His research spans three main areas: plastic recycling, resilient waste management systems, and biomass-to-energy conversion. The work emphasizes moving beyond traditional…
Orange-scented algae could help remove microplastics from water
Orange-scented algae might become an unexpected tool to fight the growing problem of microplastic pollution in water sources. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have developed a special type of algae capable of attracting and removing microplastics from water, much…
Osaka Gas explores turning used bioplastics into biogas
Osaka Gas Co has conducted a demonstration experiment to turn used bioplastic bento containers into energy. Despite government efforts to promote the use of bioplastics, finding practical ways to recycle these materials remains a challenge. The company collaborated with the…