Technology
Camelina and pennycress modified for enhanced biofuels
Scientists from Kansas State University have engineered camelina and pennycress seeds to produce nearly pure specialized oils, potentially enhancing biofuel production. Plants store energy as oils in their seeds, which can be transformed into biofuels. Some plants, like the burning…
The LYCRA Company showcases bio-derived LYCRA EcoMade fiber
The LYCRA Company showcased its bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fiber at Kingpins Amsterdam on April 16-17. Set to launch commercially later this year, the bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fiber will be sourced from annually renewable dent corn from Iowa. This fiber provides…
Covation Biomaterials launches sustainable biobased PTMEG
Covation Biomaterials has announced its latest innovation, CovationBio® bioPTMEG. This advanced polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) offers high performance with a reduced environmental impact. BioPTMEG serves as a biobased alternative to traditional petroleum-based PTMEG. Its launch aims to help customers decrease…
Planet Smart launches biodegradable solution for hygiene products
This week marks the launch of Planet Smart, a company focused on reducing the plastic crisis related to disposable hygiene products. Planet Smart has introduced a scalable, patent-pending biodegradable super absorbent polymer (bioSAP) called PlanetSorb. This bioSAP biodegrades naturally within…
iFAB Tech Hub to strengthen U.S. biomanufacturing capacity
The Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub, led by the University of Illinois, is set to play a vital role in the U.S. bioeconomy. This follows a recently released report from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology.…
Cocoa husks transformed into bioplastics through Helvetas Vietnam and AirXCarbon initiative
Helvetas Vietnam and AirXCarbon have joined forces in a new initiative to convert cocoa husks into bioplastic materials. This project, funded by the EU under the "Circular Economy Cocoa" initiative (2022-2026), addresses agricultural waste and plastic pollution in Vietnam. The…