Stora Enso and Cordenka have signed a joint development agreement to develop precursors for bio-based carbon fiber. The co-development is driven by the need for high performance carbon fiber in transportation, construction and power generation.
Sappi Symbio bio-composite solution chosen to help reduce the environmental impact of motor vehicles
Sappi is proud to announce that its Symbio bio-composite cellulose fibre which is derived from responsibly managed, renewable forests has been chosen as feedstock for the development of lightweight bio-composite materials, for the Life Biobcompo project.
AFRY selected as Metsä Fibre’s partner in the world’s most modern sawmill and new bioproduct mill projects in Finland to meet the highest safety, digitalisation and sustainability ambitions
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, has awarded AFRY the engineering services assignment for the new sawmill in Rauma as well as project management and engineering services assignment for the new bioproduct mill in Kemi.
Innovative Applications for Wood-Based Biomaterial Detailed on Performance BioFilaments’ New Website
Small but mighty, nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) is a nano-sized building block derived from the micro and macro fibrils that make up wood.
Bio Iridescent Sequins made from CNC for greener fashion
The Concept Designer - Sustainable Material Explorer - Design Researcher, Elissa Brunato, in collaboration with Material Scientists Hjalmar Granberg and Tiffany Abitbol from the RISE Research Institutes of Sweden have created from CNC a Bio Iridescent Sequin.
UPM develops a truly wood based biocomposite material with up to 100 % renewable resources – utilising residues from pulp production, not compromising the food chain
UPM has developed a new world-class biocomposite material which meets the highest sustainability requirements.
McGill researchers develop compostable straw that feels like plastic
Researchers, including some from McGill University, have developed a drinking straw made of cellulose, the building block of trees and plants, which could be a big step in the race to replace plastic straws.
From petroleum to wood
An interdisciplinary team of bio-engineers and economists from KU Leuven has mapped out how wood could replace petroleum in the chemical industry.
Sustainable fashion: seeing the wood for the trees
The fashion industry has taken a battering in recent years for its eco-credentials, so how can we shop more sustainably? Jussi Piira, product manager at Stora Enso discusses more.
INEOS and UPM Biofuels announce supply agreement for renewable raw materials to make plastic
INEOS and UPM Biofuels have today announced a long-term agreement to supply a renewable raw material for new and innovative bio-attributed polymers to be produced at INEOS Köln, Germany.
Kemi bioproduct mill pre-engineering project first phase preparatory work at mill area has been completed
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, has completed preparatory work of the Kemi bioproduct mill at the mill site as planned by the end of January 2020.
Performance BioFilaments Reaches New Milestone in Nanofibrillated Cellulose Commercial Production
VANCOUVER, Feb. 10, 2020 - Performance BioFilaments Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of high performance nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) starting in 2021.
Resolute Invests in a New, Sustainable Biomaterial
With a low carbon footprint and a wide variety of uses, cellulose filaments are a sustainable biomaterial derived from wood fiber that is mechanically processed without chemicals or enzymes.
17 million NOK to research on fiber composites
Innovation Norway has allocated NOK 17 million for research and development of fiber composites at Borregaard and Norske Skog Saugbrugs.
Domsjö Fabriker to start demo scale plant next year
Domsjö Fabriker AB and Ecohelix AB have agreed to cooperate on establishing a demo scale plant for production of the hemicellulose copolymers developed and patented by Ecohelix.
Lignin is here to stay
UPM’s BioPiva™ lignin is a 100% bio-based, renewable substitute for fossil-based materials.
BioDesign is Live!
The organizations behind BioDesign are thrilled to announce the launch of the website, www.canadabiodesign.com
Renewable natural gas start-up company completes key milestone converting Alberta forest residues into pipeline-quality gas
EDMONTON, Oct. 28, 2019 - An innovative clean energy start-up company, G4 Insights Inc., has successfully demonstrated in a field trial that forestry industry residues can be turned into renewable natural gas (RNG).
MetGen Earns Acclaim from Frost & Sullivan for its Unique, Customized Enzyme Technologies, METNIN™ and ENZINE®
The technologies solve the industry’s major pain points regarding the valorization of lignin, shorter technology development cycles, and customization of enzymes for different applications
Towards a circular bio-based Europe
The world’s consumption of valuable resources is reaching its limits and we need to make a giant leap towards a circular economy.
Bio-based electronics create products of the future
Packaging that tells you the condition of the food inside, paper that cleans polluted air and smart plasters that communicate with your doctor; these are just a few examples of what we can do thanks to bio-based electronics.
CelluWiz… Combining innovative technologies to produce all-cellulosic packaging materials
The European project CelluWiz started in June 2019 with its kick-off held on 12-13th at CTP in Grenoble.