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Products & Awards
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Research and Development (R&D)
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Scientists develop green chemistry method to make silk fibroin-based nonwoven nanofibers for healthcare, biomedical products; electrospinning, electron beam cross-linking uses silk fibroin/polyethylene oxide, water, which increases ductility by 22 times
Industry Intelligence Inc. (06/06)
Scientists determine biopolymeric microcapsules based on polylactic-co-glycolic acid diffuse model compound pyrene, but ones based on polylactic acid are impermeable; microcapsules are made from cellulose, chitosan, alginate, polysaccharide fibers: study
Nanotech Daily (06/03)
Scientists capture carbon dioxide at 'promising' rates with new textile filter; double-stacked filters remove 81.7% CO2 at 4 L/min air flow, are reusable after washing, made with cotton fabric, carbonic anhydrase, chitosan: North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University (NCSU) (06/03)
Scientists develop nonwoven wound dressing made with electrospun cellulose, featuring high drug loading capacity of 78 mg/g; nonwoven continuously releases drug over 12 hours in simulated body fluid, is biodegradable, biocompatible, renewable: study
NewsRx Drug Daily (06/02)
Tetra Pak announces research collaborations and programs with startups, tech companies and academia to accelerate food innovations; entities will explore plant-based food, using enzymes to reduce waste and advancing the insect protein movement
Tetra Pak International SA (06/01)
Leipzig University researchers discover enzyme that degrades PET plastic within 16 hours, twice as fast as previously leading enzyme, LCC; PHL7 carries leucine residue at polyester-cleaving site where other PET-degrading enzymes contain phenylalanine
Leipzig University (06/01)
Researchers develop electrospun spider silk-based nonwovens as structural, medical materials; spider silk nonwovens have mechanical properties 'superior' to silkworm silk-based nonwoven fabrics, which lack strength, durability for industrial use: study
Japan Daily Report (06/01)
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Sourcing & Ingredients
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Biodegradable/Compostable Materials
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Texon unveiled Verde--a biobased, biodegradable, cellulose material--at Packaging Premiere in Milan on May 24; material is lightweight, tear-resistant, wipeable, and can be used to make premium, luxury packaging, fashion, homeware accessories
Texon International Group Ltd. (06/03)
Suominen launches a nonwoven made with recovered paper, co-developed with European wet wipes producer Codi Group; Hydraspun Circula can be used in multiple applications, is biodegradable, plastic-free, and supports a circular economy
Suominen Corp. (06/02)
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Biobased Chemicals & Materials
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Pet Parents launches new line of bio-based dog and cat wipes Pet WiPees; 100% bamboo-based products contain enzyme and probiotic blends and plant-derived ingredients as well as LeaveIt packaging with a unique folding style and resealable plastic lid
Rodman Media (06/06)
Biotechnology trending in beauty industry as evidence-based active ingredients and new molecules advance, says Givaudan Active Beauty; trends include fermentation, plant-based and marine-based ingredients and molecules
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com (06/03)
Veolia orders Andritz biomethanol purification plant for Metsa Fibre bioproduct mill in Aanekoski, Finland, to refine crude sulphate methanol from pulp production as part of zero waste initiative; 12,000-ton/year biomethanol plant to start up in 2024
Andritz AG (06/03)
Origin Materials receives USDA Certified Biobased Product Label for its furandicarboxylic acid, PTA and PX products; materials are expected to be 100% biobased when produced at full commercial capacity
Business Wire (06/02)
DuPont completes sale of its Biomaterials business unit to the Huafon Group for about US$240M; in 2021, the Biomaterials unit recorded net sales of about US$200M
PR Newswire (06/01)
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Sustainability Goals & Targets
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Environmental/Ecological/Carbon Footprint
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Spinnova, Suzano JV Woodspin increases capital investment budget to €31M from €22M for Jyvaskyla, Finland, factory construction project, to complete by end of 2022; investments to enhance sustainability, R&D capabilities, account for inflation
Spinnova Ltd. (06/02)
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Patents
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Paris-based INRAE receives US patent for producing nanocelluloses from cellulose substrate; cellulose can come from plants, marine animals, algae, fungi, bacteria for use in papermaking, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, paint, varnishes: USPTO 11,332,600
Nanotech Daily (06/06)
IP files US patent for composite having improved in-plane permeability, absorbent article having improved fluid management; fabric includes nonwoven layer of polymeric fibers, crosslinked cellulose layer inseparable in dry state: Application No. 17/674965
Sanitation Patent News (06/06)
IP receives US patent for treated kraft pulp compositions for rayon fiber, methods of making them; pulp has advantageous properties of high alpha pulp compositions without associated costs of such highly processed pulp: Patent No. 11,332,883
Engineering Business Daily (06/06)
Stora Enso receives US patent for method to produce fibrous product comprising microfibrillated cellulose; cellulose is suspended, mixed with uncharged, amphoteric, or weakly anionic or cationic polymers: Application No. 16/955,470
Plastics Patent News (06/03)
3M receives US patent for foldable, multi-purpose nonwoven hand pad and method of use; pad features non-abrasive side for soaking up liquids, second abrasive side for heavy-duty cleaning tasks: Patent No. 11,324,378
Engineering Business Daily (05/31)
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Bioeconomy Roundup
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Worn Again Technologies to build textile recycling plant near partner Sulzer Chemtec in Winterthur, Switzerland; company converts PET, cellulose from non-reusable, difficult-to-recycle textiles into virgin-like materials for new fibers, textiles, products
MarketLine (06/06)
US EPA names winners of the 2022 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards, which seeks chemical products, processes that reduce or eliminate hazardous substances; winning developments include Provivi's ProviviFAW, a pheromone-based crop protection for corn
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (06/06)
Kumho Petrochemical to invest US$4.8B in existing and new growth businesses, including electric vehicle materials and biotechnology, over the next five years
Yonhap News Agency (06/06)
Nippon Paper to present Sunrose MAC specialty cellulose for lithium-ion batteries at Advanced Automotive Battery Conference in Mainz, Germany, on June 13-15; carboxymethyl cellulose gel coating reduces streaks, pinholes, provides smooth, glossy surface
Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd. (06/02)
Neste and Netherlands-based startup Circularise partner to launch traceability software for circular polymers and chemicals supply chains; blockchain-based software tracks renewable, recycled material flows to enable transparent sustainability claims
ENP Newswire (06/02)
Sumitomo Chemical to collaborate with US-based Newlight Technologies on development of PP compounds for use in automobile and textile applications; materials would incorporate AirCarbon carbon-negative biomaterial produced via microorganisms
ENP Newswire (06/01)
Scientists develop nonwoven composites made from Tencel, polyacrylate fibers to reduce bleeding, surgery times; composites include silver nanoparticles, demonstrate high moisture absorption, antibacterial activity against E. coli, Staphylococcus: study
NewsRx Hematology Daily (06/01)
INEOS Styrolution highlights use of its NAS ECO materials for new range of drinkware solutions by Fratelli Guzzini; NAS ECO is a styrene methyl methacrylate that incorporates BASF's renewable-based styrene monomer
Ineos Group Ltd. (06/01)
Bostik introduces Nuplaviva i90 Hot-Melt Wetness Indicator, an adhesive solution made with renewably sourced content; latest product is designed for absorbent hygiene products
Bostik SA (06/01)
Scientists discover two PE-degrading enzymes produced by wax worm larvae; enzymes could accelerate advanced plastics recycling by oxidizing, depolymerizing PE after a few hours' exposure at room temperature, neutral pH conditions: study
BioRxiv (05/31)
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