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Corbion Purac highlights new PLA uses
This latest press release from lactic acid producer Corbion Purac reported some of its partnerships as well as recent product developments for polylactic acid (PLA)-based plastics. There is definitely a lot of recent developments and improvements for using PLA plastics and I’m jealous that I won’t be able to see and hear most of them, … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEBiosynthetic motor oil nears commercial production
California-based Biosynthetic Technologies, in partnership with catalyst chemistry company Albemarle, started operations of their biosynthetic oils demonstration production plant within Albemarle’s existing Baton Rouge facility. Working with the USDA, Biosynthetic Technologies has developed a new, high performance, bio-based “drop-in” synthetic oils known as estolides as alternative to petroleum used in motor oils and industrial lubricants. Biosynthetic … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEBio-based chemicals discussion at #WBMUSA13
To my fellow twitterers, prepare your tweets and questions on October 30 as I am chairing a whole day of several panel discussions on bio-based chemicals and materials at the World Bio Markets USA conference that will be held in San Francisco. Here are the topics and panelists for the Bio-based Materials and Materials session: … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACESweetwater Energy’s JV to Convert CO2 to Sugars
NY-based renewable sugar producer Sweetwater Energy, Inc., has announced a 50/50 joint venture with Naturally Scientific, Inc. to produce sugar from waste carbon dioxide. Sweetwater’s new ultra-flexible feedstock model opens up multiple new ways of delivering quality sugars to customers for a cost believed much lower than the current market can provide. Naturally Scientific has … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEAmyris meets production milestone
Good news for Amyris investors. Last week, the company announced that its farnesene plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil has achieved production rate of 1m liters over a 45-day period. Amyris said it is on track to achieve its year-end cost targets with all of its six fermentors running at the ongoing production rate. The Brotas … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEDSM increases bioplastic activities
Major chemical firms BASF and DSM seem to be significantly increasing their presence in the bioplastic arena especially this year. DSM and Genomatica last week announced that it has tested and approved the use of Genomatica’s bio-based 1,4 butanediol (BDO) in its Arnitel® TPC (ThermoPlastic Copolyester). Arnitel is a high-performance engineering plastic with flexibility, high temperature resistance, strength … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEDuPont Tate & Lyle partners with Symrise
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company LLC has partnered with Symrise for the use of Zemea® USP propanediol as a carrier for compounded flavors. Zemea® USP propanediol is a natural, 100% bio-based solvent and humectant made from fermentation of glucose. It is marketed as an alternative to petroleum-based glycols and glycerin, where the product’s … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACESingapore, Korea form biochems R&D partnership
A*STAR’s Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences (ICES) inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) to promote joint research and collaboration in biomass-to-chemicals platform. The collaboration will build on the collective and complementary strengths in both chemical and biocatalysis in ICES and KITECH. Research collaboration areas include joint R&D … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACEBASF launches bio-polyamides for monofilaments
BASF is now globally offering its sebacic acid-based Ultramid® S Balance in a version for monofilament applications. The high performance polyamide 6.10, partly based on renewable resources, is available in various viscosities. In compounded and glass-fiber reinforced versions, BASF has already introduced the material in different commercial applications, e.g. in a design lamp or automotive … Continue reading
FOLLOW ME ON THESE SPACESegetis starts levulinic acid pilot production
Update 10/12/13: Avantium said the company’s YXY technology platform now also included methyl levulinate (ML), an intermediate that can be further converted into levulinic acid . ML can reportedly be produced cost-effectively in tunable volumes ranging from kilotons to around 10,000 tons for a commercial FDCA (furan dicarboxylic acid) plant. The blog has always been intrigued … Continue reading
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