Newsletter EUBIA – September 2018
Welcome to our latest newsletter, all of which we hope have helped to keep you updated on the latest news in biomass sector across Europe. https://mailchi.mp/65a3de491065/newsletter-eubia-september-2018
Fraunhofer IGB is introducing a 100% bio-based polyamide made from wood waste
“Researchers in Stuttgart, Germany are using new catalytic processes to convert 3-carene into building blocks for bio-based plastics. The new polyamides are not only transparent, but also have a high thermal stability. Polyamides play an important role in the manufacture of high-quality structural components, as they are not only impact- and abrasion-resistant, but also resistant […]
EPFL has developed new method that can doubles sugar production from plants
“EPFL’s Laboratory of Sustainable and Catalytic Processingexternal link has developed a chemical method that stabilises simple sugars and prevents them from being degraded. This method could mean that chemists no longer have to balance deconstruction of the plant with avoiding degradation of the product. The new method changes the chemical susceptibility of the sugars to dehydration and degradation […]
CustoMem adsorbent captures PFAS from wastewater
“CustoMem has developed a novel bio-based adsorbent material that can selectively capture micropollutants including pesticides, pharmaceuticals and high-performance chemicals like per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from wastewater. The new bio-adsorbent is called CGM (CustoMem Granular Media) can selectively capture micropollutants in standard steel tank processing equipment and the captured waste is disposed of safely or re-purposed. The CGM […]
Biodegradable Textiles Grown from Live Organisms
“Now a small but growing group of innovators is turning to the genius of nature in an attempt to put wastefulness and pollution in the apparel industry out of fashion, right at the source: They are using live organisms to grow pieces of biodegradable textiles, creating environmentally friendly materials in the laboratory—and are even producing […]
EC report: Brief on jobs and growth of the bioeconomy 2009-2015
The most recent estimates are based on 2015 data and the key messages in this report are: 1. In 2015, the bioeconomy generated 4.2% of the gross domestic product (GDP) of the EU and employed 8.2% of the labour force. 2. Concomitant growth in value added and reduction in number of people employed resulted in […]
The 1st plastic road bike path in the world
The 1st Plastic Road bike path was recently opened in Zwolle, Overijssel (Netherlands). 30 meters of path contain recycled plastic equivalent to more than 218.000 plastic cups or 500.000 plastic bottle caps. The pilot location is equipped with sensors to monitor the road’s performance such as temperature, the number of bike passages and the durability of […]
Seawater could be used to lower freshwater footprint of bioethanol
The article from the University of Nottingham about how seawater could be used to lower freshwater footprint of bioethanol when combined with a new strain of marine yeast. According to a University of Nottingham statement, it is estimated that between 1,388 and 9,812 litres of freshwater are consumed for every litre of bioethanol that is produced. […]
How to turn wastewater from a liability to a useful resource
Attend the 1st Stakeholders Meeting of the EU funded project: SaltGae (GA 689785 in Italy on October 2! SaltGae project (www.saltgae.eu) aims to implement and demonstrate at a large scale the long-term techno-economically viable and sustainable solution for the treatment of high saline wastewater from Food & Beverage industry, whose treatment by common means it […]