DMC Biotechnologies and Toyobo partner to develop sustainable fermentation-based chemicals
DMC Biotechnologies and Toyobo have announced a multi-year collaboration to develop sustainable, fermentation-produced chemical intermediates. These high-volume chemicals will be used in a wide range of essential materials. The partnership…
Avantium to develop large-scale production of biobased chemical 5-HMF
Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable polymers, received a €200,000 grant from the EU Horizon Europe program. The funding supports Avantium’s participation in a consortium focused on producing 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF). …
Michelin to construct demonstration unit for 5-HMF molecule in France
Michelin plans to build an industrial demonstration unit for producing 5-HMF, a bio-sourced, non-toxic molecule. This molecule can replace fossil fuel-derived ingredients across various industries. The facility will be located…
Pyran’s biobased 1,5-pentanediol cuts GHG emissions by up to 99%
Pyran, Inc. announced the results of an independent life cycle assessment (LCA) for its biobased 1,5-pentanediol (1,5 PDO). The ISO-standard assessment, reviewed by experts, found that Pyran’s 1,5 PDO can…
AEBIG and AINIA to boost biogas and biomethane production in Spain
The Spanish Biogas Association (AEBIG) and AINIA have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance biogas and biomethane production in Spain. This partnership aims to promote research and innovation, fostering sustainability…
ChainCraft and Eternis Fine Chemicals to develop low-carbon aroma chemicals
ChainCraft and Eternis Fine Chemicals announced a strategic collaboration to develop low-carbon, biobased aroma chemicals for the perfumery industry. The partnership will focus on exploring and commercializing innovative applications for…
Why Europe should scale urban biomining
Urban biomining can unlock valuable metals in post-consumer waste, aligning with EU targets for critical minerals, economic revitalisation, and security
The new bio-polymers taking green chemistry by storm
What makes biobased vitrimers so special and how could they become commercialised?
Scimplify transforms chemical supply chain with $40 M funding
Scimplify has announced a $40 million Series B funding round to scale its innovative platform. This funding was co-led by Accel and Bertelsmann, with participation from existing investors like Omnivore…