Technology
Vision Life Holdings launches biobased ink to address wastewater pollution
Vision Life Holdings has introduced UTEX Eco Ink after extensive research. This innovative ink significantly reduces wastewater pollution, a longstanding issue in the fabric dyeing industry. Traditional digital textile printing (DTP) inks have contributed to environmental pollution through wastewater discharge…
Researchers find new enzyme that could transform biorefineries
A new type of enzyme discovered in Brazilian soil has the potential to change how we produce bioenergy and biochemicals. This enzyme speeds up the breakdown of cellulose, an important step in these processes. Researchers from the Brazilian Center for…
Researchers turn textile waste into glucose
Researchers at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), collaborating with Avantium, have introduced a new method for recycling polycotton textile waste. This innovative process, recently published in Nature Communications, effectively addresses the challenges associated with textile waste management. The method starts…
NeoCarbon and Carbonaide to capture carbon in concrete production
NeoCarbon and Carbonaide have formed a partnership to capture and store CO2 in precast concrete. This collaboration aims to reduce carbon emissions in the construction sector. The companies plan to deliver high-quality carbon removal credits, with the first expected in…
SEOULTECH researchers develop bioink for tissue repair
Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SEOULTECH) have developed a bioink made from nanocellulose derived from Kombucha SCOBY. This bioink can be applied directly to damaged tissue using a handheld device known as a digital biopen. This…
Researchers develop biobased polyurethane foam substitute
A research team at Washington State University has created a flexible, biobased polyurethane foam using lignin extracted from pine. This eco-friendly alternative replaces 20% of petroleum-based chemicals in the foam. The innovation uses an environmentally-friendly preparation of lignin, a renewable…