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ecovio® (PBAT, PLA)
Ecovio® is a high-quality bioplastic developed by BASF, characterized by its compostability and partial bio-based composition.
NEOPS®
NEOPS® is a sustainable, biomass-certified foam material from Knauf Industries, offering an eco-friendly alternative to expanded polystyrene (EPS).
Biocement®
Biocement® is a revolutionary building material developed by North Carolina based Biomason that's created through a fusion of biology and technology.
BioFoam®
BioFoam® is a durable and versatile material made from polylactic acid, which can be industrially composted. It has properties comparable
Green-Line Wire Rope Lubricant
Green-Line Wire Rope Lubricant, from Visco Inc. in Lincoln, Nebraska, is an environmentally safe and biodegradable lubricant made from plants
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Biobased Updates
[Weekly Snapshot: Key Developments from the Bioeconomy]
Explore the latest bioeconomy innovations across diverse sectors, from sustainable packaging to eco-friendly
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Sonichem Leads £600K Innovate UK Project for Sustainable Automotive Materials
Sonichem is spearheading an Innovate UK-funded consortium with a £600,000 grant to revolutionize the automotive industry by introducing sustainable, bio-based materials.
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Hempitecture: Pioneering Eco-Friendly and Biobased Insulation Solutions
While conventional insulation companies use non-biodegradable and toxic materials, Hempitecture offers eco-friendly and healthy insulation products made from natural fibers, such as hemp.
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Washington University Innovates Plastics Production with Synthetic Biology Center
A team of researchers at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis has launched the Synthetic
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5 Renewable and Bio-based Alternatives to Fossil-Based Carbon Black
These bio-based carbon black alternatives offer sustainable, versatile solutions across industries, significantly reducing CO2 emissions and environmental impact.
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How Ourobio is Transforming Industrial Waste into Biomaterials
Ourobio is co-producing PHA and bio-based pigments from low-value organic waste byproducts.
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BASF and Carlisle Construction Materials Investigate Zero Carbon Footprint Isocyanate Use
BASF and Carlisle Construction Materials have partnered to explore the use of Lupranate ZERO (Zero Emission, Renewable Origin), an isocyanate
Issue #2: Bioweekly Newsletter
What's new in the bio-products space?
It's a sector that's constantly evolving, and the following stories just scratch the surface of recent developments in new biomaterials and applications.
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Kultevat: Reshaping the Rubber Industry with Dandelions
Kultevat employs a dandelion species to produce natural rubber that doesn’t contribute to deforestation.
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