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Category: Chemicals & Materials

Thermo Fisher launches plant-based bioprocessing containers

Thermo Fisher launches plant-based bioprocessing containers

July 8, 2024 |

In Massachusetts, lab supply giant  Thermo Fisher Scientific is using plant-based materials for single use bioprocessing containers. Such BPCs are vital for developing and manufacturing biologic therapies. “Biopharma manufacturers are focused on maximizing productivity, accelerating time-to-market and generating efficiencies all while improving the overall sustainability of their operations,” Ray Mercier, president of Thermo Fisher’s single-use […]

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Lab/nightmare factory creates living robot capable of smiling

Lab/nightmare factory creates living robot capable of smiling

July 1, 2024 |

In Japan, researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a living robot capable of smiling in response to stimuli. The creepy, two-dimensional breakthrough came by growing skin on a humanoid robot. While such robots have been made before, the living portion was attached to the robotic portion in a way caused damage with skin […]

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Novel funding source: Cellivate Technologies wins $3.3 million on Shark Tank-style show

Novel funding source: Cellivate Technologies wins $3.3 million on Shark Tank-style show

July 1, 2024 |

In Singapore, cultivated meat, leather, and cosmetics startup Cellivate Technologies has won the top prize in Channel News Asia’s business reality show, The Big Spark. The company will receive about $3.3 million in funding from venture capital firms, including Antler and Rigel-Farro Capital. “This experience of being on the show has been incredible,” founder Dr. […]

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Symrise introduces biobased, B.O.-busting ingredient

Symrise introduces biobased, B.O.-busting ingredient

July 1, 2024 |

In Germany, specialty chemical company Symrise has launched SymDeo PMD green, a naturally derived deodorizing ingredient for strong body odor protection. The 100% biobased ester demonstrates excellent performance against odor-causing bacteria and also has antifungal effects—making it suitable for foot odor applications. SymDeo PMD green also offers anti-irritant properties for sensitive underarm areas. “Our next-generation […]

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Chiba University team explores converting cuttlefish ink into bioplastic

Chiba University team explores converting cuttlefish ink into bioplastic

July 1, 2024 |

In Japan, researchers at Chiba University have converted melanin sourced from cuttlefish ink into a bioplastic. “From a resource perspective, the melanin concentrated in the ink sacs of cuttlefish and squid is easily recoverable natural melanin, said Associate Professor Michinari Kohri from the Graduate School of Engineering, who led the study. “The catch of squid […]

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Re:Right debuts seaweed bioplastic pavilion for Glastonbury festival

Re:Right debuts seaweed bioplastic pavilion for Glastonbury festival

July 1, 2024 |

In the UK, sustainable design firm Re:Right Design has created a pavilion for the upcoming Glastonbury performing arts festival that is meant to showcase the potential for bioplastics. Re:Right tells dezeen its Hayes Pavilion is made from an easily compostable seaweed biomaterial that was developed but firm cofounder Leksi Kostur over several years. “Our goal with these […]

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Technip Energies acquires glycol purification tech from Shell

Technip Energies acquires glycol purification tech from Shell

July 1, 2024 |

In Paris, engineering and technology firm Technip Energies has acquired a glycol purification technology from Shell Catalysts & Technologies that will accelerate commercialization of Technip’s Bio-2-Glycols biobased monoethylene glycol process. MEG is traditionally produced using fossil-based feedstock to make various types of polyesters for packaging materials, such as plastic bottles, and in clothing apparel. By […]

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Biobased antivirals could help curb the next coronavirus pandemic

Biobased antivirals could help curb the next coronavirus pandemic

July 1, 2024 |

In Finland, researchers at University of Jyväskylä have discovered a biobased antiviral material that can be applied to protective gear and public surfaces to help decrease the spread of viral diseases, especially those caused by coronaviruses. “In our recent study, we found that the viruses stayed infective for more than two days on plastic surfaces […]

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AstroTurf earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label

AstroTurf earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label

July 1, 2024 |

In Georgia, AstroTurf Corporation has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture Certified Biobased Product Label for AstroTurf Rootzone 3D3 Blend GT-B. The product offers grass-like traction, and promotes more consistent footing, and more uniform shock absorption over time. With a more uniform infill level, UV exposure to the fibers is more consistent across the field, […]

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Chilean firm Bioelements expands into the United States

Chilean firm Bioelements expands into the United States

June 27, 2024 |

In Texas, Bioelements Group, a  sustainable packaging company in Latin America, announced its expansion into the United States with the opening of U.S. headquarters in Houston and with a BIOLab research facility planned for the future. The company develops and offers a packaging portfolio which includes different types of biobased, biodegradable and compostable materials. Based […]

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