In Florida, Maverick Biofuels and TopLine Energy have formed a joint technology development to produce both bioplastic and biofuels. The two companies are looking to integrate their respective technologies – Maverick’s thermo chemical process with TopLine’s plasma reactor technology (Prism). TopLine will provide access to their technology and space at their Brooksville, Florida facility, while […]
In France, Arkema and Elevance announced a global partnership for the development and production of renewable specialty polymers. Elevance will provide novel, differentiated, functionalized renewable starting materials, including the company’s 9-decenoic methyl ester, from their bio refineries. Both companies will work on the development of a range of specialty bio-based polymers based on Elevance specialty […]
In New York, the law firm Levi & Korsinsky have started a class action lawsuit on behalf of investors who purchased Metabolix common stock between March 10, 2010 and January 12, 2012. The complaint alleges that between those two dates, Metabolix and certain company officers made materially false and misleading statements and omissions regarding Metabolix’s […]
In Canada, Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions has awarded $4 million in grants to Ceapro, Radient Technologies and TerraVerdae BioWorks over the next three years to assist commercialization efforts for projects totalling more than $15 million. Ceapro will be working on scaling up a technology that creates oat-based ingredients for cosmetics and personal-care products. Radient is […]
In California, Genomatica announced they have received a $3.5 million upfront payment based on an agreement they have signed with Mitsubishi Chemical. The agreement calls for the two companies to exclusively negotiate definitive agreements for a joint commercial operation in Asia for the production of BDO using Genomatica’s process technology. The payment has been made […]
In California, Biosolar reports progress with one unnamed customer who is preparing a batch of solar panels with integrated BioBacksheet for full panel recertification by Underwriter’s Laboratories. Full panel UL certification is the final step required before BioSolar can accept production run purchase orders from solar panel manufacturers.
In Japan, Ajinomoto and Toray will conduct a joint research for manufacturing the nylon raw material 1,5-pentanediamine from the amino acid lysine produced from plant materials by Ajinomoto using fermentation technology, and commercializing a biobased nylon made from this substance. The two companies have already carried out successful test production of 1,5-PD using Ajinomoto’s feed-use […]
In Germany, BASF reports that their formic acid is now being used successfully in the Nordic countries, Switzerland and Austria to remove slippery ice from roads, sidewalks and bikeways – not just at airports. Their formic acid salts are particularly suitable for removing thin coats of ice and can also be used as a preventive […]
In Ohio, the United Soybean Board has awarded Battelle funding specifically targeted to assist Biobent Polymers in the commercialization of its new bio-composite polymers made from soy. The USB funding will allow Battelle and Biobent Polymers to continue pioneering work refining soy-based polymers in an effort to solidify Biobent’s position as an innovator of bioplastics […]
In Washington State, Blue Marble Biomaterials announced that they have recently signed a memorandum of understanding to begin development of a bio-refinery pilot at a North American Anheuser-Busch facility. The project will convert spent grains and biogas from the brewing process into chemicals that can be used in other applications, such as food, cosmetics, and […]
