Tag: Austria

Austrian reearchers use bioleaching and bioaccumulation process for recovering rare earths

Austrian reearchers use bioleaching and bioaccumulation process for recovering rare earths

June 27, 2024 |

In Austria, a research collaboration between BOKU Tulln and IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems is using the further development of bioleaching and bioaccumulation to develop a two-stage, environmentally friendly and sustainable process for recovering rare earths. In the bioaccumulation step, metal recovery rates of up to 85% were achieved from electronic scrap. The key […]

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Suzano takes stake in Lenzing

Suzano takes stake in Lenzing

June 17, 2024 |

In Austria, pulp producer Suzano has agreed to acquire a 15% stake in Lenzing, a global supplier of cellulosic fibers for the textile and non-wovens industry, from B&C. The two shareholders also agreed to form a long-term syndicate that will hold a 52.25% stake in the company. Subject to the closing of the transaction, B&C […]

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BIOGEST receives order for biomethane plant in Croatia

BIOGEST receives order for biomethane plant in Croatia

April 16, 2024 |

In Austria, BIOGEST received an order as a general contractor to build a biomethane plant for INA in Sisak, central Croatia, including site preparation by 2026. The biomethane produced in Sisak could be delivered to Croatia’s gas system, while the residue remaining from the production could be used as an ecologically acceptable fertilizer. Located in […]

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Researchers turn wood polymer composites into biobased SiC ceramics

Researchers turn wood polymer composites into biobased SiC ceramics

December 30, 2023 |

In the UK, World Bio Market Insights reported that researchers at Wood K Plus, a  research institute based in Austria, have successfully transformed wood polymer composites (WPC) into high-quality silicon carbide (SiC) ceramics, offering improved sustainability for the production of high-performance, high-temperature parts in power turbines and jet engines. The breakthrough, part of the BioC4HiTech […]

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OMV and Synthos partner on renewable butadiene

OMV and Synthos partner on renewable butadiene

December 18, 2023 |

In Austria, OMV and Synthos have announced a Memorandum of Understanding for the supply of sustainable raw materials for the production of high-performance tires. Under the MoU, OMV and Synthos commit to a long-term partnership on sustainable butadiene until 2030. The initial phase will involve utilizing palm fatty acid distillate and used cooking oil as […]

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