Green Science Alliance develops bio-based UV-curing nail tips glue
Green Science Alliance has announced the development of a groundbreaking bio-based glue for attaching nail tips and artificial nails. This new adhesive is designed to be cured using UV or…
Innovative biomaterial Xiriton offers sustainable solution for coastal restoration
Researchers at NIOZ have developed Xiriton, an innovative, eco-friendly biomaterial made from local grass species and seawater. Unlike traditional concrete, Xiriton captures CO2 during its production, making it a greener…
Ponda secures $2.4 M to launch BioPuff and restore wetlands across Europe
Ponda has raised $2.4 million in seed funding to expand BioPuff, a plant-based, regenerative insulation. The company also plans to grow its wetland farming network across Europe. Ponda has already…
Pirelli develops over 50% bio-based tyres for McLaren W1
Pirelli has equipped the new McLaren W1 supercar with three special tyres made from over 50% bio-based and recycled materials. This project marks a major step for Pirelli as these…
Brenntag and Synonym accelerate bioproducts with “Better with Bio”
Brenntag, a global leader in distributing chemicals and ingredients, has teamed up with Synonym, a biomaterials production platform, to bring bioproducts to market faster. This partnership aims to help brands…
Biomaterials that go bump in the night
From the gruesome hagfish to the blackest of blacks, this feature looks at the world’s spookiest biomaterials, paying homage to the wondrousness of nature on which biomanufacturing depends.
Arkema achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for waterborne resins at Italian facility
Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, has received ISCC PLUS certification for its waterborne acrylic resins produced in Boretto, Italy. This achievement aligns with Arkema’s broader Mass Balance roadmap,…
Braskem unveils innovative bio-based solutions at K 2025
Braskem, a leader in industrial-scale biopolymer production, has finished showcasing at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Braskem revealed a new generation of bio-based and circular product solutions aimed at transforming…
Covation Biomaterials announces progress on BioPTMEG at K 2025
Covation Biomaterials, a biomaterials company with advanced bio-based technology, has shared project updates at K 2025, the world’s top plastics and rubber trade fair. First announced at ChinaPlas in April…