Biobased Chemical

December 09, 2013

Evonik, LanzaTech partner on bioprocessed precursors for plastics

BY Evonik Industries Found In:ChemicalsEvonik Industries and LanzaTech have signed a three year research cooperation agreement which will see Evonik combining its existing biotechnology platforms with LanzaTech's synthetic biology and gas fermentation expertise. READ MORE

December 05, 2013

Biomaterial concept car to make debut at motor show

BY Chris HansonFound In:ChemicalsA concept car made of biobased materials is scheduled to make an appearance at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show in March 2014. READ MORE

November 29, 2013

Report highlights benefits of a comprehensive Farm Bill

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, Biogas, Advanced Fuels, ChemicalsA new government report highlights the economic importance of passing a comprehensive Farm Bill. It discusses many benefits of a strong Farm Bill, including those related to the bioeconomy and clean energy. READ MORE

November 29, 2013

Green Dot introduces new bioplastic product

BY Green Dot Holdings LLC Found In:ChemicalsGreen Dot's Terratek WC wood-plastic composites now come in a smaller pellet size ideal for injection molding and sheet extrusion. The innovation allows for the use of wood-plastic composites in a wider range of plastics applications. READ MORE

November 27, 2013

Scientists capture 'redox moments' in living cells

BY Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Found In:Advanced Fuels, ChemicalsScientists have charted a significant signaling network in a tiny organism that's big in the world of biofuels research. The findings about how a fast-growing organism conducts its metabolic business bolster scientists' ability to create biofuels. READ MORE

November 27, 2013

UK students convert landfill waste to bioplastic

BY Imperial College London Found In:ChemicalsStudents from Imperial College London have been recognized for a projects that uses harmless engineered bacteria to turn landfill waste into a biodegradable plastic or bioplastic at at the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition. READ MORE

November 26, 2013

Scripps Oceanography researchers enhance algae biofuel production

BY Scripps Institution of Oceanography Found In:Advanced Fuels, ChemicalsResearchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego have developed a method for greatly enhancing biofuel production in tiny marine algae by targeting a fat-reducing enzyme without compromising growth. READ MORE

November 26, 2013

Arcadia Biosciences, DuPont Pioneer collaborate on sorghum

BY Arcadia Biosciences Inc. Found In:Advanced Fuels, ChemicalsArcadia Biosciences Inc. and DuPont Pioneer have announced their intention to collaborate to develop enabling technology to help manage pollen flow in sorghum, which will help facilitate the development and deployment of agronomic and quality traits. READ MORE

November 26, 2013

Opinion: Widgets Make Our World Go 'Round

BY Tim PortzFound In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, Biogas, Advanced Fuels, ChemicalsBiomass Magazine Executive Editor Tim Portz discusses the significance of the individual components and equipment used all along the biomass supply chain. READ MORE