Tag: Germany

German researchers work to produce e-fuels and biosurfactants from exhaust gases and wastewater

February 6, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Germany, researchers asked, how can e-fuels and biosurfactants for industry be produced from exhaust gases and wastewater? An interdisciplinary consortium coordinated by Fraunhofer UMSICHT is addressing this question in the newly launched BEFuel project. The focus is on coupled bioelectrochemical production – i.e. the combination of electrochemical synthesis and biotechnological synthesis using microorganisms. Two […]

BASF and Envision Energy ink collaboration to drive sustainable energy solutions

February 3, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Germany, BASF process catalysts announced a new collaboration with Envision Energy. The collaboration aims to further develop the conversion of green hydrogen and CO2 into e-methanol through an advanced process design. The two companies aim to optimize the process of producing e-methanol from green hydrogen and CO2. This collaboration will see BASF provide its […]

Consortium develops process for 100% bio-based reinforced thermoplastic

February 1, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Germany, together with the Polish member of the Cypriot Synergy Horizon Group, KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH, Laatzen, Germany, has now developed a process for producing a 100% bio-based reinforced thermoplastic: lignin-reinforced PLA. With a focus on hydrolysis lignin valorization, the Synergy Horizon group of companies transforms lignin, a biopolymer that is often discarded as a […]

German researchers use synthetic biology to capture and convert CO2

January 31, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Germany, synthetic biology offers the opportunity to build biochemical pathways for the capture and conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2). Researchers at the Max-Planck-Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology have developed a synthetic biochemical cycle that directly converts CO2 into the central building block Acetyl-CoA. The researchers were able to implement each of the three cycle modules […]

Vyld advances kelp-based tampon and algae diaper

January 29, 2024 | Rebecca Gendron

In Germany, Vyld, a producer of biobased absorbent products, has raised a “seven-figure sum” to launch Kelpon, the world’s first tampon made from seaweed, and proceed with the pilot phase of Vyndel, a compostable diaper with an algae core and no plastic or superabsorbents. Last fall, the company completed a successful trial for Kelpon with […]

Proservation perfecting Styrofoam replacement from grain husk and chaff

January 29, 2024 | Rebecca Gendron

In Germany, a company called Proservation has developed a molded packaging product from grain cultivation waste that could replace Styrofoam. Called Recou, the impact-resistant material is made from the husk and chaff that is either thrown out, burned or used as animal bedding after grain harvest. Proservation uses a biobased binder, meaning the whole product […]

Mabanaft and TUI Cruises sign MoU for the supply of methanol

January 27, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Germany, Hamburg-based energy company Mabanaft has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TUI Cruises to supply green methanol in the future. The cooperation between Mabanaft and TUI Cruises kicks off with a methanol delivery for the Mein Schiff 7. Over the next few years, TUI Cruises intends to add further dual-fuel methanol-ready cruise […]

RUDOLF introduces bio-based innovations for HYDROCOOL technology

January 27, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Germany, RUDOLF announced a significant leap in textile performance with the introduction of bio-based innovations for its HYDROCOOL technology, a breakthrough moisture management product line. The new durable bio-based products, RUCO-PUR BIO SLB and FERAN BIO ICR, represent a major turning point in textile chemistry, offering higher sustainability, performance and durability, the firm said. […]

Braskem and FKuR sign agreement for distribution of I’m green bio-based EVA

January 27, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Germany, Braskem and bioplastics specialist FKuR Kunststoff are expanding their distribution agreement to include further products from the I’m green bio-based portfolio. This development deepens the partnership between the two companies, which has existed since 2011. Effective immediately, FKuR will now also be the official distributor for I’m green bio-based (EVA) ethylene vinyl acetate […]

Parts of your future car could be made from olive trees

January 23, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Germany, olive trees bear a fruit that is consumed all over the world, as snacks, oil and tapenades. Now, Ford has explored using branches, twigs and leaves that are discarded during harvest for more sustainable auto parts. The trial was conducted as part of the COMPOlive project that is committed to delivering environmental change […]