Conference
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New report on succinic, itaconic acids and FDCA
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I’m trying to cram a lot of work this week before my ‘no-internet’ vacation arrives this Saturday. By the way, I will be presenting next month September 13 at the ICIS World Chemical Purchasing Summit in Boston about the bio-based…
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BioAmber Interview at NYSE
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Before I start with this post, I just wanted to say thank you for those companies who have already subscribed to Tecnon Orbichem’s new Bio-Materials & Intermediates service! We are thrilled to have very many positive response within a short…
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Metabolix expands collaboration with Samsung Fine Chemicals
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It has been a great day seeing the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Trading Floor for the first time as the blog covered BioAmber’s ringing of the NYSE’s opening bell yesterday morning. More on my interview with CEO Jean-Francois Huc…
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Lanxess expands biobased EPDM offerings
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It has been almost two years since the blog last visited Lanxess’ activities on its biobased EPDM (ethylene propylene-diene) monomer when the company launched its first product in 2011 under the brand Keltan Eco. The biobased EPDM uses Braskem’s sugarcane-based ethylene…
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CSM changes name to Corbion, focuses on biochems
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CSM, the parent company of lactic acid producer Purac, announced yesterday its new growth strategy for 2013-2016 starting with a new company name called Corbion. The new name and strategy marks the company’s transformation from a bakery ingredients supplier to…
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ACS Video: Chemical Feedstock in the 21st Century
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While I’m working on writing more posts from yesterday’s several press announcements, here is a recently recorded live stream video from the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACSGCI) conference, which is currently being held this week in Maryland, USA….
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What is biobased economy?
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Good Monday morning! (or afternoon if you’re in Europe, evening if you’re in Asia) I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the newly updated blog will not crash on me. The blog now has the capabilities of posting various video platforms,…