Wacker builds biotechnology center in Munich
The Wacker chemical group is building a new Biotechnology Center in Munich for a double-digit million sum by 2024.
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Start-up Traceless Materials nominated for German Founder Award
The finalists for the German Founder Award 2022 have been determined: Among the nominees is the Hamburg-based bioeconomy startup Traceless Materials with its biomaterial made from agricultural residues.
Super glue from mistletoe berries
They are white, round and extremely sticky: the fruits of the white berry mistletoe. In the search for a bioadhesive, they have now become the focus of scientific attention.
Generate hydrogen from biogas
A pilot plant for the production of hydrogen from biogas is being built in Bavaria as part of an EU project. The project is being funded with nearly 10 million euros.
Chicken substitute from soy for restaurants
A soy-based meat alternative developed by the start-up Next Gen Foods has now reached restaurants in Germany.
Biogas without carbon dioxide emissions
A new process will use green hydrogen to convert CO2 produced during biogas production into methane.
Measure metabolism of individual cells
Microbial cell factories are important tools of the bioeconomy. Now researchers can identify the best among equals.
Brewer's grains as a flour substitute for bread and veggie burgers
Saarbrücken researchers show the potential that spent grain could have for healthy and sustainable food production in the sense of a circular economy.
Bioeconomy research alliance with Australia
Germany and the Australian state of Queensland want to cooperate more in the future on green hydrogen - and in bioeconomy research.
Climate-friendly cement from mining sludge
A new recycling process cleans mine water and sludge from toxins and recovers contained valuable materials.
Biobattery as a green hydrogen storage system
Specially adapted bacteria enable the energy carrier to be bound and released again in a controlled manner.
Solvents are to become greener
An international research project is seeking sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based products.
New enzyme class for natural product synthesis discovered
A recently discovered enzyme from cyanobacteria opens up new options for biotechnology.
Food system: Only growth is not enough
A combination of dietary change and emissions pricing would make the food system more sustainable, concludes a study by the Potsdam Institute.
Mobilize sustainable biomass for gas production
In a position paper, the German Biomass Research Center explains why Russian natural gas can only be replaced by biogas to a limited extent - and makes recommendations for future biogas policy.
With agri-voltaics to sustainable fruit cultivation
The cultivation of pome and soft fruit under photovoltaic systems is being tested in a large-scale trial at five locations in Baden-Wuerttemberg.
Wetland ecosystems are important carbon stores
A new study underscores the importance of protecting peatlands and similar areas for climate protection.
Südzucker subsidiary plans new protein factory
To expand its portfolio of vegetable proteins, Südzucker subsidiary Beneo plans to build a production facility for protein concentrate from field beans.
Microbial protein as a beef alternative
If meat consumption were reduced by one-fifth, deforestation would be cut in half and fewer greenhouse gases would be produced.
Looking for startups with green business ideas
The start-up competition "PlanB - Biobased.Business.Bayern" is entering its fifth round. As of now, start-ups with their innovative bioeconomy business ideas can again apply for funding.