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CHILL partners with Brightlands Materials Center
Chemelot Innovation and Learning Labs (CHILL) partners with Brightlands Materials Center, a leading R&D center in…
Total Corbion launches full stereocomplex PLA
Total Corbion, global technology leader in Poly Lactic Acid (PLA), has announced the commercial availability of…
‘Grass is not just for cows’
Feeding grass to cows is inefficient. The valuable proteins from grass are also good for pigs,…
Broad approach and exchange on sustainable chemistry needed
To contribute in a long-term, viable and globally applicable manner to the United Nations Sustainable Development…
Biosuccinium as an active ingredient in cosmetics
A new study has confirmed the anti-microbial effects of Biosuccinium S, which suggests potential use in…
From spider silk to biocomposites
More than 300 visitors attended the third ABC Conference at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus last week.…
Weltec BioPower expands plant lineup in Northern Ireland
German biogas specialist WELTEC BIOPOWER is currently building three anaerobic digestion plants in Northern Ireland. All…
EFIB extends abstract submission deadline
The abstract submission deadline for the Industrial Biotech Innovation tracks at EFIB 2018 has been extended…
Sun screen made from biodegradable bioplastics
The Italian manufacturer Bio-on is launching a brand-new line of cosmetic ingredients for sun protection made…
Six candidates nominated for Bio-based Material of the Year 2018 Award
From cashew nut residuals and cellulose fibrils over roof shingle sealer from soy-bean oil up to…
Holland Biotech Pavilion present on WCIB 2018
The BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology (WCIB 2018) has once again been chosen by Topsector…
‘More sustainable biofuels for transport badly needed’
A massive and sustainable scaleup of bioenergy is needed to help combat climate change. That is…
Mutant enzyme ‘eats’ plastic bottles
Scientists have accidentally created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic drinks bottles. The breakthrough could…
BBI JU Call for proposals 2018 now open
The Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) Call for proposals 2018 is now open. About €…
REFAB call for papers
The conference 'Revolution in Food and Biomass Production' (REFAB) by the German nova Institute will for…
Natural Fibertastic 2018: focus on natural fibers in biocomposites
SMEs from the Biobased Delta make the difference in the biobased economy with innovative fiber technology.…
Biobased industries need more highly educated employees
In the coming years, the business community in Flanders and the Netherlands will require at least…
Ireland wants to be a leader in the bioeconomy
Project Ireland 2040, the Government’s €116 billion development plan for the next decade, highlights the potential…
CO2-impact of measures for the circular economy unclear
The CO2 impact of measures transition teams in The Netherlands propose to make the Dutch economy…
Rotating bicycle bridge to be made of biocomposite and flax fibre
The construction of a movable biocomposite bicycle bridge will start this summer in Ritsumasyl (Fryslan, NL).…