Technology
New sensor tech tracks enzyme activity in real time
Researchers at Iowa State University have developed a bioreactor system that uses artificial intelligence to monitor and optimize enzyme production. The project, backed by Novonesis and funded by Schmidt Sciences, ran from 2023 to 2026. The team built a reinforcement…
Take Root Bio turns salty whey into bioethanol
A company that helped design food systems for astronauts is now tackling a very different challenge, dairy waste here on Earth. Take Root Bio has worked with Heriot-Watt University to turn salty whey into bioethanol. Salty whey is a high-volume…
Wood waste could power new gasoline facility in Pennsylvania
Researchers at Penn State are working with a startup planning to turn wood waste into gasoline. The goal is to confirm the project will be ecologically sustainable before it moves forward. Woodland Biomass Innovations wants to convert about 1,000 tons…
Covestro coordinates EU project for continuous bio-based aniline
Covestro has launched Bio4PURConti, an EU-funded project aiming to build the world's first continuous production process for bio-based aniline. Covestro is coordinating the initiative as project lead. Aniline is a key raw material in plastics and chemicals. It's especially important…
University of Dayton runs on waste-heat-to-power electricity
Carbon-free electricity is now flowing to the University of Dayton from a first-of-its-kind waste-heat-to-power project. The initiative will cover all of the university's electricity needs. The project comes from a 15-year power purchase agreement. It involves the University of Dayton,…
Whisky waste powers new cosmetic ingredient
Celtic Renewables has partnered with Evonik to bring a new bio-based ingredient to cosmetics. The material is called ECOHANCE Soft BOL, a sustainable emollient used in skincare and personal care products. The key ingredient is bio-butanol. Celtic Renewables produces it…