Bioplásticos
Bioplásticos
Ghent University leads EU-funded initiative to valorize lignin into aromatic chemicals
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The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking has approved the project SPLENDOR, a ground-breaking research and innovation initiative coordinated by Ghent University (Belgium).The...
Enter the Arena – Sponsor the Revolution: nova talks
23/06/2025 -
A new chapter begins: the nova-Institute is launching nova talks – a digital discussion series designed to spotlight key topics in the cellulose fibres sector. In these open online...
Thermoplast aus Lignin überzeugt auch in Automotive
16/06/2025 -
Renol ist ein biobasiertes Thermoplast, das aus dem Biopolymer Lignin (Holzstoff) hergestellt wird. Das schwedische Unternehmen Lignin Industries hat Renol…Full text:
Milestone in diaper recycling: NMI succeeds in degrading cellulose in composite materials
16/06/2025 -
© NMIPaper, glass, plastic, even concrete: many materials are now recycled. For diapers, on the other hand, this is still almost impossible. Worldwide, less than one percent of all...
Plantae Technologies and Zylotex enter into an exclusive joint development agreement to commercialize hemp fibre-based lyocell production
13/06/2025 -
© PlantaeEdmonton, Alberta based companies Plantae Technologies Inc. (PTI), a Canadian sustainable fibre-based products company, and Zylotex Inc., a worldwide leader in cellulosic manmade...
Nature’s fiber composite: Researchers develop living material from fungi
23/05/2025 -
The thin mycelial film is almost transparent and has good tensile strength. It could be used as a living bioplastic. © EmpaFungi are considered a promising source of biodegradable...
Faserverbundwerkstoff aus der Natur: Forschende entwickeln lebendiges Material aus Pilzen
23/05/2025 -
Die lebende Folie ist nahezu transparent und besitzt eine gute Reissfestigkeit. Sie könnte etwa als Bio-Kunststoff zum Einsatz kommen. © EmpaPilze gelten als eine vielversprechende...
We have value, and it's on our doorstep!
09/05/2025 -
BP&R Editor Giulia Daniele speaks with Lignin Industries about the recent partnership with British polymer compounder and distributor Hellyar Plastics and how this aims to scale Renol, their...
Ceresana prevé el fomento de materiales de aislamiento de base biológica en Europa
06/05/2025 -
La competencia ecológica por la espuma plástica y la lana mineral está en aumento: el aislamiento de fibra de madera, el aislamiento hecho de lana de oveja y otros materiales...
Kennesaw State researcher tackling sustainability through use of transparent wood
02/05/2025 -
Bharat Baruah © Darnell WilburnDiscarded plastics are among the leading contributors to pollution worldwide, but
Obtienen un biomaterial para la industria textil a partir de residuos orgánicos
23/01/2025 -
Un equipo de investigación de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid ha desarrollado un biomaterial sostenible a partir de residuos orgánicos con potencial para transformar éticamente la industria...
Investigan el uso de insectos para fabricar envases sostenibles y con propiedades mejoradas
11/02/2025 -
El proyecto QUITINSECT estudia la optimización de las técnicas de extracción y transformación de quitina, un biopolímero natural, obtenido del gusano de la harina, para aplicaciones de...
Obtienen lubricantes sostenibles a partir de nanofibras de celulosa
14/04/2025 -
Investigadores de la Universidad de Huelva han desarrollado nanoestructuras de tamaño inferior al pelo humano capaces de espesar fluidos. Estos materiales, aptos para producir grasas...
Manasseh Agbedam: Lignin-Based Two-Component Polyurethane Adhesive For Mass Timber Application
22/01/2025 -
Manasseh Agbedam shares results of his work under Dr. Mojgan Nejad’s developing and testing mass timber adhesives and coatings made from lignin.Polyurethane adhesives play a...
New green chemistry extracts valuable compounds from plant waste
09/04/2025 -
Around 98 per cent of lignin created as a forestry by-product from plants is discarded, but a new enzyme could be the key to extracting high-value molecules from this waste using a green chemistry...
