Recently, German biotech company BluCon Biotech and chemical giant LG Chem have entered into a new investment agreement.
Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate to expand and commercialize BluCon's proprietary technology for the production of high-purity L-lactic acid. Lactic acid i...
Recently, researchers at Boston College (BC) have developed a way to use light to convert lignin into sustainable plastics.
The researchers first developed a catalyst that uses light to selectively break down specific chemical bonds in lignin, thereby converting the lignin into medium-sized soluble...
Finnish scientists have uncovered the secret behind the extraordinary mechanical properties and ultra-light "weight" of Laminaria woodruff. The results show that the mushroom's complex structure can be mimicked to replace plastic to make ultra-light, high-performance materials for use in t...
On February 27, four Italian companies jointly presented the results of Life Biobcomo's research at a conference in Naples, southern Italy, where the results were presented.
The four companies are SAPA Group (a company that produces injection-molded automotive components), Fiat Chrysler Automobiles...
The paper straws people currently use are not made entirely of paper, as paper tends to get wet, so paper straws are generally coated, and these coatings are not 100% biodegradable and can damage the environment. In a new study, Korean scientists have developed a 100% biodegradable and non-wetting e...
More than 100 cities in the United States have enacted ordinances that restrict or completely ban the use of disposable polystyrene foam, especially in restaurants and when transporting food and other products. In California alone, 97 cities or counties have partially or completely banned the use of...
On Feb. 1, Korean scientists developed an environmentally friendly paper straw that is 100% biodegradable and does not get wet, which not only outperforms traditional paper straws but can also be mass-produced at low cost. The research was published in the latest issue of the journal Advanced Scienc...
Biodegradable plastics are considered to be the solution to the plastic pollution problem. They are polymers that can be mineralized by microorganisms into water, carbon dioxide, methane and biomass. Bioplastics are made from renewable natural polymers derived from plants such as cassava, corn and p...
On December 7, Balena, a materials science company aiming to transform the fashion industry, announced the launch of eco-chic BioCir sandals, which are made from its proprietary 100% biodegradable plastic and are designed to help the fashion industry end the unsustainable amount of plastic waste and...
Recently, the Leibniz Institute for New Materials (Germany) announced that it has developed corn-based paint. This new corn-based paint is expected to fill scratches and swirl marks, which usually damage the clear coat of the outer layer of the paint if the vehicle encounters them, and the corn-base...
