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Zwei Männer diskutieren für einem Monitor, der chemische Strukturformeln zeigt.

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Otto Zellmer / TUM

PhD student Vivian Willers and Professor Volker Sieber from the Technical University of Munich discuss artificial photosynthesis for environmentally friendly food production.

04.05.2023 News

Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Artificial photosynthesis produces important amino acid

A team from the Technical University of Munich has developed a cell-free bioprocess in which the important protein building block L-alanine is produced from CO2 and hydrogen.

Die Crumbsticks haben einen essbaren „Knochen“ aus einer kross gebackenen Brotstange.

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Dominic Oppen, Uni Hohenheim

Crumbsticks have an edible "bone" made from a crusty baked breadstick.

11.05.2023 News

Chemistry Plants Chemistry

Oleogels as heat-resistant barrier layer

Researchers have developed a bio-based coating that protects against moisture and heat while being edible, allowing its use in food.

Radnetzspinne: eine Feindin für pflanzenfressende Arthropoden

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Andreas Schuldt/Universität Göttingen

Orb-weaver spiders: an enemy for herbivorous arthropods

15.05.2023 News

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Arthropod diversity increases forest productivity

A study by Göttingen researchers shows for the first time the importance of insect, spider and millipede biodiversity for the forest ecosystem.

Montage aus Bioreaktor mit einem Magneten und schematischer Vergrößerung von Bakterien und Uran

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B. Schröder/HZDR

Magnetotactic bacteria bind uranium in their cell wall (right). This can be used to purify uranium-contaminated water by separating the loaded bacteria with a magnet (left).

16.05.2023 News

Energy Microorganisms Environmental technology

Wastewater treatment with magnetotactic bacteria

Microorganisms that react to magnetic fields can eliminate contamination with heavy metals.

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Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Legumes such as chickpeas are valuable sources of protein for food and feed production and can make agriculture more sustainable.

17.05.2023 News

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Establish niche crops for plant-based foods

By cultivating various legumes in the Franconia-Hohenlohe region, researchers aim to expand the local portfolio of plant-based foods and establish regional value chains.

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KIT, IMK-IFU

Grassland ecosystems are widespread in the Southern German Alps and in the Alpine foothills with a total area of more than one million hectares.

06.07.2023 Success story

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

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.

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Kira Hoffmann | Pixabay

Wheat is usually grown as a pure crop.

14.07.2023 News

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Revitalize wheat fields with herbs

In Hesse, the cultivation of deep-rooted spice plants in wheat fields is being tested to improve the nutrient and water supply of the soil.

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Niek Stortenbeker/Max-Planck-Institut für Marine Mikrobiologie

A basin of the wastewater treatment plant in Bremen, where the initial sludge was sampled and the NO-breathing bacteria live.

18.07.2023 News

unspecific Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Nitric oxide metabolizing bacteria cultivated

For the first time, it has been possible to study organisms that feed on nitric oxide in greater detail.

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QUT

13.07.2023 Interview

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“Queensland pushes its Biofutures industry”

Ian O`Hara is a biotechnology professor in Brisbane and a leading expert on the Australian and international bioeconomy scene. He recently visited Germany.

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Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

According to a study, Lake Maggiore in Italy is one of the lakes with the highest microplastic pollution.

21.07.2023 News

Agriculture and forestry unspecific Biodiversity

Freshwater heavily polluted with microplastics

Even in remote mountain lakes, the researchers found higher concentrations of microplastics than in subtropical trash swirls.

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BIOCOM AG/Videoausschnitt

In biobased refineries (pictured: CBP pilot plant in Leuna), the aim is to utilize the raw material biomass as efficiently and sustainably as possible.

24.07.2023 News

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Study examines acceptance of biobased innovations in the Rhineland

The implementation of the bioeconomy strategy in North Rhine-Westphalia can only succeed if the population is involved and the benefits of biobased technologies are highlighted more clearly.

graues ovales Tier mit Einkerbungen und Fühlern

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Adrian Tync/Wikimedia; CC-BY-SA-4.0

The giant springtail Tetrodontophora bielanensis keeps its skin clean with the help of cholesterol.

25.07.2023 News

Chemistry Animals Materials sciences

Cholesterol layer keeps out biological contaminants

Researchers have discovered an effect in springtails that could be used to make new materials.

Forscher wollen Chinaschilf (Miscanthus sinensis) als Biomasse zur Energiegewinnung und Ausgangsstoffe für neue Produkte etablieren.

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Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

The reed grass Miscanthus provides biomass for a wide variety of applications.

26.07.2023 News

Chemistry Plants Chemistry

Pulp from miscanthus grass

Researchers at Munich University of Applied Sciences want to establish annual plants such as miscanthus as an alternative raw material to wood for the paper industry.

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divinemisscopa/Wikimedia; CC-BY-2.0

Für Burger-Patties gibt es inzwischen einige pflanzliche Alternativen.

05.10.2023 Success story

Food unspecific Social sciences

Where do meat alternatives stand in Germany?

A study has analyzed the innovation systems of insect, plant and cultured meat products.

Kultiviertes Fleisch aus Muskelzellen in der Petrischale

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Wikimedia CC BY 3.0

Animal muscle cells were used and propagated for the in vitro burger.

01.08.2023 News

Food Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

More interest in cultured meat

A survey by Bitkom Research shows: More and more people can imagine eating cell-based meat from 3D printers and see this as a contribution to more sustainable food production.

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Wikipedia - gemeinfrei

Rizinusöl wird aus den Samen des tropischen Wunderbaums (Ricinus communis) gewonnen.

04.08.2023 News

Chemistry Plants Chemistry

Biobased polymer thickeners from castor oil

Partners from research and industry have developed new synthetic routes for the use of plant-based polymer thickeners for rolling bearing greases, making them almost 100% bio-based.

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Tryfonov/stock.adobe.com

Mon, 08/21/2023 - 12:00 In-depth report

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Bioeconomy in space

Space is an extraordinary and fascinating environment. Biobased innovations can help open up the universe as a space suitable for living. At the same time, satellites and other innovations in space research help to further develop the bioeconomy on Earth.

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Pixabay

Modern plastics can withstand a lot, but they are not indestructible. Cracks can even destroy Lego bricks.

09.08.2023 News

Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Mineral plastics now also biodegradable

Konstanz researchers have shown that the mineral plastic they developed with self-healing properties can now also be degraded by microorganisms through the use of a biopolymer.