Bioplásticos
Bioplásticos
Aus Kokosfasern wird funktionelle Cellulose
08/10/2026 -
Ein Forschungsteam um die Federal University of Sergipe in Brasilien hat Kokosfasern im Labormaßstab mit einer zweistufigen Vorbehandlung aufbereitet. Nach anschließender...
Carboxymethyl cellulose from coconut fiber via sequential pretreatment
08/10/2026 -
Sustainable valorization of coconut residue for carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) production Efficient extraction of lignin and hemicelluloses from coconut fiber via…Full text:
WashU Develops Automotive-Grade Carbon Fiber From Lignin Waste
25/09/2026 -
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Plasma Technology Could Help Plant-Based Packaging Replace Plastic
30/09/2026 -
Many conventional packaging products such as potato chip bags, candy wrappers, and squeeze pouches rely on petroleum-based plastics that are highly difficult to recycle and often end up in landfills,...
BIOWEG to build Europe’s largest bacterial cellulose plant, backed by Series A of €30 million
21/09/2026 -
© BIOWEGConstruction to begin in Q4 2026 with first commercial volumes in 2028Funding combines €18 million in equity, including new investor Rabo...
Research Demonstrates Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Performance Enhancement Via Rigid-Flexible Interface
23/07/2026 -
A 2026 study demonstrates that a lignin-based, rigid-flexible sizing agent (LBEP)...
Diseñan un biomaterial para regenerar huesos a partir de restos de poda de uva
30/07/2026 -
Investigadores de la Universidad de Cádiz ha empleado residuos de una variedad de uva autóctona de Andalucía combinados con un plástico biodegradable de origen renovable para obtener un...
BIOWEG to build Europe's largest bacterial cellulose plant
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BIOWEG, a German deep-tech company producing high-performance, biodegradable bacterial cellulose to replace fossil-based polymers and intentionally added microplastics, will begin construction of...
Bacterias que fabrican mascarillas: la revolución de la celulosa bacteriana en cosmética
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El calor, la exposición al sol o el uso continuado del aire acondicionado pueden favorecer la deshidratación de la piel durante los meses posteriores al verano. En este contexto, AIMPLAS,...
Comienza el proyecto europeo SOWISE+ para convertir los residuos urbanos en materiales biobasados
22/07/2026 -
La iniciativa, coordinada por la italiana Contarina, desarrollará una biorrefinería demostrativa capaz de valorizar biorresiduos urbanos y productos higiénicos absorbentes usados para obtener...
Mit Biopolymeren zu stabileren Böden
01/09/2026 -
Wüstensand ist als Ackerland denkbar ungeeignet – doch vielleicht lässt sich das ändern. Forschende der Empa und der «Khalifa University» in Abu Dhabi haben einen ersten Schritt...
Biopolymers for better soil
01/09/2026 -
Desert sand is not suited for agriculture – but perhaps that might change. Researchers at Empa and Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi have investigated a first step in this direction by...
Wachstumskapital für innovative biobasierte Inhaltsstoffe: NBank Capital beteiligt sich an der Lignopure GmbH
20/08/2026 -
Die LignoPure-Gründerinnen (v.l.n.r.) Daniela Arango, Joana Gil Chavez und Wienke Reynolds © LignoPureDie LignoPure GmbH ist Vorreiterin in der Verwertung von Lignin als nachhaltigem...
LignoPure: Growth capital for innovative bio-based ingredients
20/08/2026 -
LignoPure GmbH is a pioneer in the utilization of lignin as a sustainable ingredient in high-quality applications such as home care products. It has now raised a further 2.4 million euros...
The side-stream solution: how three Scandinavian biorefineries are helping to reinvent crop protection
14/08/2026 -
Graphic: overview of the three biorefinery partners — locations, and feedstocks © CROPSAFEThe Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations estimates that up to 40% of food...
CRUSH! launch new bio-based, biodegradable cellulose fibre floor mats
13/08/2026 -
When crushed, the floor mats release a signature scent.
Desarrollan una espuma a partir de serrín que podría sustituir al poliestireno en envases y aplicaciones de construcción
01/07/2026 -
El nuevo material, elaborado con residuos de madera, aglutinantes de celulosa y un recubrimiento de cera de abeja, ofrece propiedades mecánicas comparables a las de las espumas plásticas de origen...
UB study produces a biodegradable bioplastic with a low environmental impact using a modified bacterium
03/07/2026 -
Every year, hundreds of millions of tonnes of petrochemical-based plastics are produced, much of which ends up in the environment or is incinerated. This exacerbates greenhouse gas...
Japan researchers turn discarded udon noodles into biodegradable paper
02/07/2026 -
Researchers are using microorganisms to transform unwanted wheat noodles from local restaurants into thin sheets of cellulose with a texture…Full text:
Ein auf Ru basierender Katalysator treibt die Aufbereitung von elektrifiziertem Lignin zu hochwertigen Kraftstoffen voran
26/06/2026 -
Lignin ist einer der am häufigsten vorkommenden nachwachsenden aromatischen Rohstoffe auf der Erde. Als Hauptbestandteil der pflanzlichen Biomasse enthält es zahlreiche…Full text:...
Ru-based catalyst drives electrified lignin upgrading into high-value fuels
26/06/2026 -
Researchers have developed an electricity-driven catalytic system that converts lignin, an abundant plant-based aromatic polymer, into valuable phenolic chemicals and fuel-related molecules with high...
