In Delaware, DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products has selected Archway Sales as its distribution partner to represent the Susterra 1,3-propanediol product line in the U.S. market. With the additional states of Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington added to its existing territory; Archway now covers the entire United States as […]
In Massachusetts, according to Lux Research, lower feedstock prices can drive down prices of fermentable cellulosic sugar to $0.26/kg, down from $0.32/kg to $0.36/kg, competitive with sugars from corn or sugarcane. This advance would allow bio-based chemicals and biofuels to be made from more plentiful non-food sources, helping them better compete with petroleum-based chemicals and fuels. “Feedstock is […]
In California, Marrone Bio Innovations announced that the state of California has issued a Certificate of Pesticide Registration for Zequanox to control invasive zebra and quagga mussels (Dreissena species) in pipe systems and infrastructure. Under this registration, Zequanox can now be used as an effective, environmentally responsible alternative to toxic, broad-spectrum chemicals (such as chlorine) […]
In the United Kingdom, BP announced a new technology, Hummingbird, that directly converts ethanol to ethylene through dehydration. Hummingbird is a newly developed proprietary process by which ethanol is dehydrated to produce ethylene. BP states that the new technology is lower cost and simpler compared to existing ethanol to ethylene technologies. “Hummingbird is a next […]
In France, Axens, IFP Energies nouvelles and Michelin have announced the launch of a plant chemistry research partnership to develop and bring to market a process for producing bio-butadiene. They are also committed to laying the groundwork for a future bio-sourced synthetic rubber industry in France. This project is the BioButterfly process, which will cover […]
In Hong Kong, Arkema presented their two new Rilsan Clear grades, Rilsan Clear G850 Rnew and Rilsan Clear G120 Rnew at the Hong Kong Optical Fair 2013. G850 Rnew has been especially designed for injection molding application in both optical and electronic applications. G120 has an outstanding chemical resistance, especially with alcohols to go with […]
In California, Stevia First Corp. announced the results generated from California stevia field trials, and to describe cropping system innovations designed to improve stevia agriculture in California. Stevia First has succeeded in planting, cultivating, and harvesting organic stevia in California using mechanized equipment in a commercial crop production setting. This was achieved by making novel […]
In Indiana, Cereplast reports that the U.S. legislative climate is creating potential opportunities for the bioplastics industry. The Federal Trade Commission recently announced several enforcement actions against plastics companies for not complying with the FTC Green Guides. This marks the first time the agency is addressing biodegradable plastic claims. The enforcement actions relate specifically to […]
In Canada, CelluForce, the world leader in the commercial development of Cellulose Nanocrystals, is pleased to be recognized among the Global Top 30 in the prestigious Global Cleantech Cluster Association 2013 Later Stage Awards and the top three finalists in the lighting and energy efficiency category. “It is an honor to be part of this prestigious list of the […]
In California, CA BOTANA anounced their Sea Enzyme Botanical Hair Serum, a serum that promotes a healthy scalp and prevents hair loss. This next-generation cosmeceutical is the latest product to emerge from the recently established research collaboration between CA BOTANA International, Molecular Botanicals Ltd., and StemNext LLC. The serum is made using CA BOTANA’s in-house-developed […]
