Primordial microbes hold the key to sustainable energy storage
The Munich-based power-to-gas company Electrochaea has developed an innovative process in which microorganisms convert surplus electricity into climate-neutral methane.
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Rhenish mining district as a bioeconomy region: at the heart of structural change
In the collaborative project "Bioeconomy – Understanding. Connecting. Supporting," a team led by RWTH Aachen is investigating the conditions under which the structural change in the Rhenish mining district can succeed in transforming it into a model bioeconomy region.
Faster development of new tomato varieties
Plant biotechnologists in Freiburg, in collaboration with Chinese partners, have chemically reprogrammed the microspores of tomato plants. This innovation can significantly accelerate the breeding of new varieties.
RNA-based insecticides become competitive
In an SME innovation project, the SenseUp team has found a method to reduce the production costs of RNA molecules for crop protection by more than a factor of 1000.
Twice as effective towards more resistant grape varieties
In the SelWineQ project, viticulture researchers are looking for genetic markers in grape varieties in order to predict the quality of future wine by analysing leaves and to speed up breeding.
Weatherproof protein-based insecticides
A German-Thai team is developing a biological pesticide that can withstand rain and heat. This means that certain insect larvae such as armyworms can be combated more effectively.
A more sustainable painkiller
In the BigPharm project, researchers from Munich and Constance want to biotechnologically produce the cannabinoid delta-9-THC. In their search for enzymes for biosynthesis, they found what they were looking for in beard flowers and lichens.
Methane-reducing feed additives for livestock
As part of the ClimateCow project, researchers in Munich are developing a new type of feed additive for cattle in order to reduce the animals' methane emissions.
Sustainable production of synthesis gas from biogas
As part of the Biogasohol project, researchers from Rostock are working with Vietnamese partners to develop new catalysts and processes to convert carbon dioxide and methane from biogas into synthesis gas and make it usable for the chemical industry.
Bio-based plastic building blocks from domestic vegetable oil
Researchers in Bielefeld have developed an environmentally friendly process to produce bio-based polyurethanes for high-performance composites.
Rye - the cereal of the future?
Breakthroughs in breeding could lead to a comeback for this overlooked crop - especially during the climate crisis.
Where do meat alternatives stand in Germany?
A study has analyzed the innovation systems of insect, plant and cultured meat products.
Polyamides and fragrances from thistle oil
The Linopol project has developed a process to produce polymer intermediates from biological sources.
Sustainable management of grassland in the Alps
The BonaRes project SUSALPSII investigates how climate change in the Alps affects the productivity of grassland soils and how management can be changed in the future.
Algae biotechnology: creating profitable processes
Fraunhofer researchers from Stuttgart and Leuna have investigated how valuable ingredients can be obtained in high yield from diatoms.
Producing basic chemicals with wood and hot steam
Researchers have further developed the process of torrefaction to improve the material and energy recovery of plant biomass.
Towards microbial prebiotic production
Researchers have developed a novel microbiological manufacturing process that can produce prebiotics and sweeteners sustainably and efficiently.
Recycling rare earths with peptides
In the PepTight project, researchers want to identify peptides that are able to filter special rare earths, known as lanthanides, from industrial water.
Thermoformable paper as a plastic substitute
Paper has a better recycling cycle than plastics. Researchers therefore want to develop a new paper-based packaging material.
Not everyone wants the bioeconomic transformation
A research project examines mentalities, their backgrounds and consequences regarding the ecological-social transformation.