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Germany's FKuR launches transparent, flexible biopolymer
In Germany, FKuR has launched a new transparent, flexible biopolymer, called Bio-Flex® F 2201 CL. Fkur describes the product as having a high content of renewable resources and, in line with the other resins in the Bio-Flex® family, can be processed easily on standard LDPE blown film lines and converting equipment. Fkur states that the [...]
Germany's Trevira expands portfolio using PLA biopolymer
In Germany, Trevira reports that their first fiber developments made from PLA biopolymer (Ingeo™) which have been added to the company’s product portfolio after acquiring a master license from NatureWorks in 2010. Trevira reports that their range of ecological products is extended by the new Ingeo™ fibers which meet the needs of manufacturers and end [...]
Germany's TECNARO begins using bioplastic
In Germany, TECNARO will be using Mirel™ bioplastic in its Arboblend line of thermoplastic compounds that are biodegradable in certain environments, including industrial composting and anaerobic digestion systems. Mirel™ is produced by Massachusetts based Telles, a joint venture between Metabolix and ADM. The companies are working together on thermoplastic formulations using Mirel F1005 and P1003 [...]
BASF and Evolva Holding to research biosynthesis routes for crop protection
In Germany, BASF and Switzerland’s Evolva Holding announced that they have signed an agreement for joint research on the design of novel and optimized biosynthesis routes for selected natural products with crop protection potential. The collaboration will initially cover two projects. BASF will pay Evolva an up-front technology access fee and ongoing research fees. BASF [...]
German universities recieve funding to develop carbon dioxide-to-feedstock process
In Germany, Siemans, Bayer, RWE, along with unnamed universities and institutes will be receiving 11 million euros over the next three years for a project to convert carbon dioxide into useful chemical feedstocks. Siemens has developed a prototype electrolyzer to use excess wind and solar power to split hydrogen from water. The next step is [...]
Germany's Coperion GmgH works to provide comprehensive solutions for customers
In Germany, Coperion GmgH, a company specializing in plastics compounding and extrusion is working to provide comprehensive solutions for their customers. The systems Coperion works on modular, which allows for customizing equipment for any customer. Uta Kühnen, food technologist and biodegradable plastics specialist at Coperion GmbH, explains, “Starch, as we know it, is not thermoplastic [...]
Cereplast negotiates to supply its bioplastic resin to the Romanian marketplace
In Germany, Cereplast’s Bonen office has negotiated a their second deal, a distribution agreement with Euroink Romania to supply Cereplast bioplastic resin to the Romanian marketplace. This partnership marks the second European distribution deal that the company has entered into since the start of 2011. Cereplast will supply Euroink Romania with Cereplast Compostables® Resins and [...]
Germany, Malaysia partner on biotech training
In Malaysia, Germany’s Ambassador announced his country’s interest in cooperating with Malaysian institutions to train engineers to develop green technologies for renewable energy production. He stated that Germany would like to strengthen its international cooperation with Malaysia and welcomes Malaysian students to study in German universities. Six German-based companies are involved in the program including [...]
German researchers develop new way to extract hydrogen from biomass processing byproduct
In Germany, researchers have developed a way to use an iron-based catalyst to extract hydrogen from formic acid—a byproduct of biomass processing. Formic acid has been viewed as a stable carrier for hydrogen for use in fuel cells. Usually the process is expensive but now using iron, it’s much cheaper and is driven by sunlight [...]
