In the United Kingdom, newscientist.com reported that the Cella successfully flew the first aircraft powered by solid hydrogen in a test flight that lasted 10 minutes at an altitude of 80 meters, but the designers say the aircraft had enough fuel for a two-hour flight. Previous attempts at hydrogen-powered planes used large tanks of liquid […]
In Belgium, Devan Chemicals will launch two renewable textile finishing products at industry trade show Heimtextil. The offering includes a renewable antimicrobial, dubbed BI-OME natural, and phase-change material, called Tones of Cool Bio. BI-OME includes linseed oil and chrysanthemum. Devan says the product leverages plants’ own antimicrobial defense systems. “As known, the bedding industry and […]
In Washington, American Gas Foundation released this study conducted by ICF, to c provide an estimate of the supply potential of domestic RNG resources, calculates associated costs of RNG production and estimates the corresponding GHG emission reduction potential. ICF presents three scenarios for RNG resource potential, all based upon a 2040 timeline. The study finds […]
Q: What was the reason for founding your organization – what was the open niche you saw that could be addressed with a new product or service? What was the problem, or gap, or opportunity? Originally, we were interested in malodour and sludge build up in septic tanks in Australia. We wanted a BIOLOGICAL solution…..after […]
Biomass liquefaction technology and bio-oil storage has enough challenges to deal with so being able to identify corrosion-resistant, cost-effective structural materials so that materials issues isn’t one of those challenges, can come a long way to help successful commercialization. Jim Keiser and his team from Oak Ridge National Laboratory gave this illuminating overview of their […]
Exclusively created for Digest Readers, here is a Digest 2020 Visual Guide to the Bioeconomy based on the latest data out there. From biodiesel and ethanol operating margins to liquid energy commodity prices, RIN prices and volumes, low carbon fuel standard prices and credit data, commodity futures, and more.
In Australia, Licella and bioplastic innovators BioLogiQ agreed a deal to accelerate the commercialization of Licella’s Cat-HTR (‘Catalytic Hydrothermal Reactor’) chemical recycling solution. The Cat-HTR technology is able to recycle End-of-Life Plastics, which would otherwise be sent to landfill, back to the chemicals they originally came from. These chemicals can then be used to make […]
In the Netherlands, Avantium signed a letter of intent to locate its new flagship plant at Chemie Park Delfzijl, the Netherlands. The 5-kiloton facility will produce plant-based FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) – a key building block for many chemicals and plastics such as PEF (polyethylene furanoate). Avantium Renewable Polymers has also entered into a letter of […]
In China, Reuters is reporting that China has abandoned its plan to roll out a nationwide E10 ethanol mandate this year, citing a corn shortage and production constraints. Despite widespread belief throughout the 2010s that China’s ability to command its economy made the mandate a no-brainer, some of the usual constraints were evident in terms […]
In the Netherlands, Netherlands-based GoodFuels is a leading supplier of bio-based bunker fuel for the shipping sector, notably a wood-derived HFO substitute it calls “bio-fuel oil.” Prominent users and partners have included Boskalis, Norden, CMA CGM, Wärtsilä and Ikea. Biofuels have an advantage in the push for decarbonization because they can be used as a […]
