BIORING’s Post

Slides available: 🌿 Biobased solutions do significantly contribute to a sustainable transition of various industries, especially the paint and coatings sector. 🌿 We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all attendees and speakers of the "Bio-based Innovations for Industrial Applications" event last week, organized by the #CHAMPION and #PERFECOAT project. Each participation and engagement contributed to making the event such a great success and was truly the driving force behind a fruitful and inspiring day. In case you could not make it to Brussel, we made all presentations and posters available for download on the #PERFECOAT website https://lnkd.in/d4Dt3fDe You can also still sign up for our upcoming webinar on "Formulation and Testing – Reality Check for new greener ingredients" 📅 13 May 2024, 13:00-14:00 CEST 😀 https://lnkd.in/drh-Z3HN Kindly funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). With participation of SINTEF, SINTEF Ocean, SINTEF Digital, Remmers Gruppe AG, Evonik Coating Additives, Imperial College London, TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology, Chromologics, Bioenvision AS, Borregaard, nova-Institut GmbH, Organik Kimya, Celignis Biomass Lab. #paint #coatings #SustainableChemistry #BioBased #BioEconomy #PERFECOAT #GreenInnovation #RenewableCarbon

A new meta-study report published today concludes that the fundamental characteristics of polylactic acid (PLA), a biobased polymer made entirely from fermented plant sugars, and the hydrolysis process indicate that PLA does not produce persistent microplastics. The literature research, completed by HYDRA Marine Sciences, a research laboratory, shows that unlike non-biodegradable polymers, which will persist and permanently accumulate as nano- or microplastics in the environment, PLA will hydrolyze into molecules of ever-smaller size, becoming soluble in water and eventually fully biodegraded. Holland Bioplastics #sustainablepackaging #recyclability #packaging #sustainability #circulareconomy #recycledmaterials #resourceefficiency

New Study Shows Promise for Biodegradable Plastics! ♻️ A meta-study by HYDRA Marine Sciences, commissioned by Holland Bioplastics, reveals encouraging news for the future of bioplastics. Their research indicates that PLA (polylactic acid) bioplastic fully decomposes in water, leaving no microplastics behind. Unlike traditional plastics, PLA breaks down into harmless molecules, dissolving in water and biodegrading completely. Microorganisms then convert it into biomass, water, and CO2. This research, supported by FUTERRO, TotalEnergies Corbion, and NatureWorks (all members of Holland Bioplastics), highlights the potential of bioplastics for a more sustainable future. #Sustainability #Bioplastics #PLA #Innovation #CircularEconomy

🔆 I'm happy to share my latest review article on "Recent Trends in the Synthesis of Monomers for Furanoate Polyesters and Their Nanocomposites’ Fabrication as a Sustainable Packaging Material"! 🌍 In this comprehensive review, I explore the advancements in furanoate polyesters, focusing on synthesizing monomers and their transformation into nanocomposites. These materials hold significant potential for reshaping the future of sustainable packaging, offering eco-friendly alternatives with enhanced performance and reduced environmental impact. Thanks to my supervisor Dimitrios Bikiaris, my co-supervisors Dr. Dimitra Lambropoulou, @Lidija Fras Zemljič Laboratory for Characterization and Processing of Polymer Materials, and the funding from the FoodTraNet Network. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g5tduAPs #SustainablePackaging #Polyesters #Nanocomposites #Furanoates #GreenChemistry #Innovation #MaterialScience #CircularEconomy #Research #FoodSafety Bikiaris Lab

THE Biofibre Hub Project, established by the Coega Development Corporation with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) as its research and development partner, is moving closer towards commercial production. Read Meike Wetsch's overview of the project >> https://lnkd.in/duwSFuds #biofibre #research #industrialbusinessnews

Almost 120 participants were interested in what has been researched and discovered in the #PERFECOAT project (funded by Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)) on more sustainable paints and coatings (#pigments, #fillers, #binders... the list of keywords is long). Hurdles were also critically examined. At the end, there was an interesting Q&A session and the PERFECOAT team was able to bring the webinar series to a successful conclusion. For all those who were unable to attend, there is a public video recording and the presentations have been made available: https://lnkd.in/eqM4jBGr The previous webinars can also be found there. We would like to thank all participants for their great interest and all speakers who presented their results in such an excellent manner. Did you attend our webinar series? How did you like it? Leave a comment! SINTEF, SINTEF Ocean, Technische Universität München, TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology, Evonik, Imperial College London, Chromologics, Celignis Biomass Lab, FunzioNano AS, Remmers Gruppe, Borregaard, Organik Kimya #PERFECOAT #coatings #paints #industry #woodpaint #decorativepaint #formulation

“Can Biology Become the Main Source of Our Chemical Feedstocks? We have 20 times the carbon we need to produce all the chemicals we want, but only if we account for the carbon dioxide in the air”, she said. In an ideal scenario, synthetic biology products would be able to replace petrochemicals in a matter of years. Freya Burton, Chief Sustainability Officer of LanzaTech, thinks this is possible, but it would take many years, and we would need to be creative about it. In her opinion, developing a biobased chemical industry should come hand in hand with improving carbon capture technologies. Lanzatech is currently producing ethylene using carbon fermentation. The company wants to target a large potential market and achieve significant environmental impact by biosourcing a compound used in many industries, and ethylene fits the bill on both ends. https://lnkd.in/euedEvuC #BiogenicCO2 #Gasfermentation #SyntheticBiology

The BIONEER Project is leading the charge towards a greener #chemical #industry by transforming the platform chemicals sector with innovative, sustainable #biobased solutions. With most platform chemicals still fossil-based and existing alternatives often competing with food resources, #BIONEER is scaling up game-changing, carbohydrate-derived building blocks from sustainably sourced biomass. These advanced biobased chemicals—designed for industries like coatings and personal care—promise to replace toxic, fossil-based materials while boosting performance. Built on circular economy principles and a zero-waste approach, #BIONEER sets the stage for a more sustainable future in chemicals, targeting initial applications in furniture coatings and personal care, with exciting potential in packaging. Dive into the details in the first issue of the BIONEER Project newsletter! 🔗https://lnkd.in/dQgfTm8w SINTEF Celignis Biomass Lab Evonik CiaoTech - Gruppo PNO INNOVATION PLACE MetGen ÄIO University of Limerick Lund University Remmers Gruppe HELIOS RESINS Chalmers University of Technology Tetra Pak Processing Equipment GmbH Poznan University of Technology Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) #innovation #chemicals #coatings #personalcare

Non-solvating electrolytes enhance performance of organic electrode-based batteries . In a recent study, researchers have pioneered a method to significantly enhance the performance and lifespan of organic electrode-based batteries. The findings promise to accelerate the commercialization of eco-friendly batteries and pave the way for further advancements in the field. #TechTrends #TechInnovationsDaily #DigitalFrontiers #FutureTechInsights

🌿 Excited to Share Our Latest Research on Sustainable Lignin Valorisation! 🌿 I'm thrilled to announce the publication of our latest research paper in Green Chemistry: "Advancing sustainable lignin valorisation: utilizing Z-scheme photocatalysts for efficient hydrogenolysis of lignin’s β-O-4, α-O-4, and 4-O-5 linkages under ambient conditions." Key Highlights: Innovative Photocatalysts: We developed a CN/rGO/BMO (2:1) heterojunction photocatalyst, enhanced with Pd nanoparticles, to target and efficiently cleave challenging C–O ether bonds in lignin. Ambient Conditions: Achieved efficient cleavage of β-O-4, α-O-4, and 4-O-5 linkages under mild conditions using visible light, a significant step towards sustainable lignin valorisation. Selective Transformation: Successfully transformed lignin into valuable aromatic and aliphatic compounds, including toluene, phenol, ethylbenzene, cyclohexane, and ethylcyclohexane. Practical Applications: Demonstrated the practical applicability by converting lignin extracted from teak wood sawdust and simulated lignin bio-oil into valuable monomers. Our work addresses the need for sustainable methods in biorefineries, aligning with the principles of green chemistry, and providing a pathway for producing green fuels and chemicals. 📄 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gSUknBiD 👥 Authors: Rajat Ghalta and Rajendra Srivastava 📅 Published: April 24, 2024 #GreenChemistry #Sustainability #Photocatalysis #LigninValorisation #Biorefinery #RenewableEnergy #Research #Innovation