21.08.2023 News
Chemistry unspecific Chemistry
Microplastics also in marine air
According to a recent study, microplastic particles are not only blown by the wind, but also enter the atmosphere directly from seawater.
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17.08.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
Drought alters photosynthetic behavior of plants
The cooling evaporation effect is reduced when plants shift their photosynthesis activity to the morning hours during a heat wave. The researchers have now been able to demonstrate this using satellite data.
11.08.2023 Studies and statistics
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ICBM (2023): Oceans emit microplastics into the atmosphere
Marine air worldwide contains microplastic particles that enter the atmosphere both from land sources and via seawater. A research team led by the Institute of Chemistry and Biology of the Sea (ICBM) at the University of Oldenburg conducted air sampling studies along the Norwegian coast to the Arctic.
25.08.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Animals Biodiversity
Species diversity in rivers stagnates
Until 2010, biodiversity in European rivers was still recovering - since then, this development has stagnated. An international study shows that biodiversity is under pressure, especially downstream from urban areas and agricultural land.
23.08.2023 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Bacterial bioplastics factories "tamed"
Giessen researchers have developed a new system for the tailored control of gene expression in bacteria. Bioplastics production would also benefit from this.
28.08.2023 News
Energy Waste Energy technologies
Green methanol on its way to mass production
In the Leuna100 project, the partners involved want to combine technological innovations into a process suitable for industrial use.
01.09.2023 News
unspecific Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Watching mold cultures grow
Using micro-computed tomography, a research team has succeeded in observing the growth of mold cultures in the bioreactor in 3D.
04.09.2023 News
Energy Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
High-load digester makes biogas plants more profitable
The fermentation of liquid fractions from residual materials such as liquid manure taps unused biomass potential.
07.09.2023 News
Chemistry Waste Biotechnology/Systems biology
Bio-based packaging for organic ice cream
Researchers at the University of Hohenheim develop a bio-based and recyclable plastic for food packaging from agricultural residues.
06.09.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Bayer expands plant research
Bayer AG invests 220 million euros in a new research and development center at the Monheim site.
11.09.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
New perspectives for the textile industry
A pilot plant for the production of high-performance fibers from beech pulp went into operation at the Technikum Laubholz in Göppingen.
13.09.2023 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
ERC funding for the development of novel biosensors
Markus Jeschek, Professor of Synthetic Microbiology at the University of Regensburg, has received the European Research Council's 1.5 million euro ERC Starting Grant for the development of novel biosensors based on proteins and RNA.
19.09.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Selfish plant traits harm field yields
Artificial shading could help breed better, higher-yielding varieties.
20.09.2023 News
Food Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
First approval of laboratory-grown meat applied for in the EU
Heidelberg-based Cultivated B is the first company in the world to submit an application to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for approval of a cell-based sausage product.
26.09.2023 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Microbial key players in biogas production discovered
With Darwinibacteriales, researchers in the EU Micro4Biogas project have identified a new group of anaerobic bacteria that could be the key to optimized biogas production.
21.09.2023 News
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BMBF publishes its first own sustainability strategy
Just in time for the UN Summit on Agenda 2030 in New York, the German Federal Ministry of Research has published its own sustainability strategy - and the bioeconomy plays an important role in it.
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21.09.2023 Product
Consumables Plants
Kebab bag
Kebabs to go are usually wrapped in aluminium foil. An award-winning innovative paper packaging offers a more sustainable solution.
27.09.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Plant breeding research
Improved photosynthesis leads to better performing barley
A European research network aims to optimize ozone tolerance, photosynthetic performance and stem quality in barley.
21.12.2022 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
How caterpillars deactivate the defense of cabbage plants
Researchers have discovered how the cabbage white butterfly detoxifies toxic mustard oils from its food source.
22.12.2022 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Christmas spices from the indoor farm
Exotic spices are key to baking cookies. But instead of coming from India, vanilla and pepper could soon come from domestic indoor farms.
02.01.2023 News
Food Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
Sensory improvement of meat alternatives
Improving the taste and consistency of plant-based meat substitutes is the focus of a new research partnership between Holzminden-based Symrise AG and Wageningen University in the Netherlands.
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12.12.2022 Product
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Imitation leather
Leather is as much in demand as it is controversial - although the chemically preserved animal skin is robust and versatile, its production takes place at the expense of animals, humans and the environment - not so with a new, plant-based imitation leather.
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Smblonde - Freepik.com
22.12.2022 Product
Consumables Plants
Tampon
Conventional disposable tampons are made of up to 90% plastic - and are therefore not only harmful to the environment but also to the health of those wearing them. A new tampon offers a sustainable alternative.
09.01.2023 News
Food Plants Food technology
Oleogels as palm oil substitute
Researchers have succeeded in developing a domestic alternative to palm oil from rapeseed oil.
05.01.2023 News
Pharmaceutical industry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Bacillus subtilis is Microbe of the Year 2023
Bacillus subtilis is a multi-talent - equally important for human and animal health as well as for industry.
10.01.2023 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Algae as green hydrogen producers
A German-Japanese research team wants to enable algae to produce green hydrogen without photosynthesis even at night.
16.01.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
Climate change requires breeding of new soybean varieties
Soy production in Europe could be further increased by breeding new drought- and heat-tolerant varieties.
11.01.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Plant breeding research
Grafting and genome editing for rapid creation of new varieties
Max Planck researchers have presented a combination method that produces plants without traces of the gene scissors.
25.01.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Plant breeding research
How plants protect themselves from sun
Plants protect their cells from too much sun with the help of color pigments. The signal for this is given by the sugars from photosynthesis.
27.01.2023 News
Chemistry unspecific Chemistry
Biodegradable alternative to HD polyethylene developed
A special polyester has properties comparable to thermoplastics and is both recyclable and microbially degradable.
19.01.2023 News
Food Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
Fresh capital for Project Eaden
Berlin-based food tech startup Project Eaden receives another €2 million in a seed round to further develop its fiber technology for producing plant-based meat.
24.01.2023 News
Chemistry unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology
Biotechnology sector at a low
After two years of record figures, the mood in the German biotechnology industry is worse than ever. This is shown by the annual survey of the industry association BIO Deutschland for 2022.
Wed, 02/01/2023 - 12:00 In-depth report
Chemistry Plants Bioökonomie mitgestalten
Lignin - waste material with potential
Lignin is one of the biopolymers that occur most frequently in nature. Nevertheless, the potential of this complex molecule is far from being exploited - today, lignin is mostly burned. This dossier provides a concise overview of research and development projects that are opening up new applications for lignin.
23.01.2023 Studies and statistics
Agriculture and forestry Waste Agriculture sciences
IGZ (2023): Potential of human excrement as fertilizer
Human excrements are valuable raw materials for fertilizers. They could replace commercial products at least in part, researchers at the Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) show in a recent study.
02.02.2023 News
Chemistry Plants Chemistry
Glue free wood panels from tree bark
Researchers have succeeded in pressing wooden boards from the bark of native trees that do not require glue, thus enabling easy reuse.
06.02.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Dead soil microbes influence the CO2 content
The carbon cycle in soil is significantly influenced by the way microorganisms die.
03.02.2023 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Field test for optimized cell factories
With an EU grant, Max Planck researchers want to bring their new concept for optimizing microbial production organisms into biotechnological application.
13.02.2023 News
Food Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
DFG funding for search for natural substances
Machine learning is used to detect atypical peptides in bacteria and make them available for use.
09.02.2023 News
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Driving the bioeconomy forward in Saxony
With the event series "Bioeconomy Workshop Saxony", an alliance of business and science aims to bring innovative concepts of the bioeconomy into practice.
15.02.2023 News
Chemistry Plants Chemistry
New catalysts for biomass utilization
Converting biomass into chemicals is a technical challenge. Supported with 2 million euros from the European Research Council, a Hamburg research team develops new catalysts specifically for this purpose.