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Hanf (Cannabis sativa) ist von der Anbauzeit eine Zwischenfrucht.
Hemp is an intercrop in terms of cultivation time.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Industrial hemp for climate-friendly agriculture

Researchers are investigating whether the cultivation of hemp as an intercrop can lead to a reduction in nitrate concentrations in the soil and whether hemp leaves can replace the soy content in the feed of dairy cows.

Laboraufbau mit Reaktionsgefäßen und Schläuchen
With this apparatus, researchers at the Ruhr University Bochum are testing the biobased production of the solvent dimethylfuran on a small scale.

Chemistry Plants Chemistry

Biobased solvent to be ready for the market

A research project has developed dimethylfuran as a solvent for paints and coatings. Production is now being scaled up.

ausgetrockneter Boden
Heat and drought periods also cause dry soils in Germany.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Climate change intensifies heat extremes in the soil

Temperatures in the ground are rising faster than in the air. This is the conclusion of a study in which researchers also call for a reassessment of the effects of heat extremes in the ground.

Frau im Laborkittel untersucht eine rötliche Flüssigkeitsprobe vor einer Laborbank.
Professorin Ruth Schmitz-Streit und Forschende aus ihrer Arbeitsgruppe an der Uni Kiel waren an der neuen Studie über das erstmalig beschriebene PET-abbauende Enzym PET46 aus einem nicht-kultivierten Tiefsee-Mikroorganismus beteiligt.

unspecific Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Deep-sea enzyme masters PET degradation

The enzyme PET46, which originates from archaea, decomposes medium- and long-chain plastic molecules, as a research team from Germany has discovered.

Vier Männer und eine Frau stehen in Laborkitteln im Labor
Das Linopol-Projektteam erreichte alle Projektziele.

Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Polyamides and fragrances from thistle oil

The Linopol project has developed a process to produce polymer intermediates from biological sources.

Wassertropfen auf beschichteter Oberfläche
Technical textiles or food packaging require special protection through functional coatings. Researchers are in the process of creating a functional substitute for PFAS here.

Chemistry Plants Chemistry

Cellulose-based materials as PFAS substitutes

As part of an EU project, Fraunhofer ISC is working on a bio-based alternative to so-called 'Forever Chemicals' for packaging and textiles.

Ölpumpe im Gegenlicht der Morgendämmerung
The enzyme that produces formic acid from carbon dioxide comes from a microbe that lives in oil fields.

Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Enzyme for improved CO2 utilisation discovered

A Max Planck team from Bremen has studied a methane microbe living in oil fields that can elegantly convert CO2 into formic acid.

Luftbild eines Biogasanlage mit runden Gebäudestrukturen mit türkisen Dächern
The newly described bacteria are ubiquitous in biogas plants.

Energy Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Measuring the microcosm of biogas plants

For a long time, the living environment in the fermenters of biogas plants was a black box. An EU consortium with the participation of researchers from Cottbus has used metagenome analysis to track down the most important microbial biogas producers.

Zugprüfung an Materialproben – die experimentelle, mechanische Charakterisierung liefert wichtige Daten für die Modellbildung für die Bauteilsimulation.
Tensile testing on material samples – the experimental, mechanical characterisation provides important data for modelling for component simulation.

Machine and plant engineering Waste Materials sciences

Bio-based lightweight components for vehicle construction

Together with partners, Fraunhofer researchers want to develop material-saving processes for the production of durable components made of fibre-reinforced biopolymers and thus reduce the CO2 content in vehicle components by up to 50%.

3D-Modell der Fermentationsanlage für biologische und Biotechnologie-basierte Pflanzenschutzmittel Pflanzenschutzprodukte in Ludwigshafen.
3D model of the fermentation plant for biological and biotechnology-based pesticides in Ludwigshafen

Chemistry Fungi Chemistry

BASF: Millions for new fermentation plant

The chemical company BASF SE is investing a high double-digit million amount in a new fermentation plant in Ludwigshafen for the production of sustainable crop protection products.

Meeresboden mit Steinen, Muscheln und Algen sowie im Hintergrund Eis
In the Southern Ocean, life has to make do with few nutrients, much more so at the surface than in the deep sea.

Chemistry Microorganisms Biodiversity

Rhodopsins as an alternative to photosynthesis

Diatoms have developed a way to grow successfully even in nutrient-poor marine regions.

PSP Conference 2023
Fabian Machens from Ordinary Seafood presented a vegan shrimp alternative from the start-up's pipeline.

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Potsdam: Next generation kebab, egg and shrimp

The Potsdam Science Park Conference focused on innovations for the food industry and medicine. Around 160 interested people came to find out about new developments on the Golm Campus and in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region.

Vegane Fleischersatzprodukte

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IIASA (2023): Feeding climate and biodiversity goals with novel plant-based meat alternatives

Replacing 50% of meat and dairy products with plant-based alternatives by 2050 can reduce agriculture and land use related greenhouse gas emissions by 31% and halt the degradation of forest and natural land, according to a recent study.

Bienenvolk auf Wabenstruktur

Agriculture and forestry Animals unspecific

Insects as a resource

Their great diversity and broad food spectrum make insects a unique resource for the bioeconomy. This in-depth report sheds light on how humans utilise insects and the natural products they produce and highlights the research into innovative applications.

Robert Hoffie untersucht Gerste

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

BMBF launches research offensive for modern plant breeding

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) wants to massively advance the breeding of climate-adapted and high-performance crops. Funding is being provided for alliances and junior research groups that use the entire spectrum of modern breeding techniques – including genome editing.

Collage aus Fotos der iGEM 2022
The iGEM final is a major event for the entire synthetic biology scene.

unspecific Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

iGEM competition: These German teams will compete in the final in Paris

The Grand Jamboree of iGEM, the international student competition on synthetic biology, starts in Paris on 2 November. There will be 19 university teams from Germany at the start. All projects at a glance.

Since January 2018, products containing insects can also be authorised as food in Germany. However, acceptance among the population remains low.

Food Animals Agriculture sciences

Insect food: Creating acceptance with trust

More information on the benefits of insects as food and their sustainable production can help to minimise reservations, as an EU country study shows.

Zukunftstechnologien Statusseminar

unspecific unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology

Berlin: Future technologies for the industrial bioeconomy

At a status seminar organised by the BMBF funding programme "Future Technologies for the Industrial Bioeconomy", research associations presented their diverse approaches to developing biohybrid technologies.

Um Astronauten bei Langzeitmissionen im Weltraum mit nahrhafter Nahrung zu versorgen, wird es immer wichtiger, Lebensmittel im Weltraum züchten zu können.
In order to provide astronauts with nutritious food during long-term missions in space, it is becoming increasingly important to be able to produce food in space.

Food Animals Agriculture sciences

Cell-based meat as astronaut food

Two independent ESA research teams have come to the conclusion that the production of cultured meat in space as a protein-rich food source would be particularly worthwhile on long-haul missions.

iGEM in blauen Buchstaben auf einer Bühne
All German teams were successful at the iGEM Jamboree 2023 in Paris.

unspecific Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

iGEM Jamboree 2023: Four German teams among the top 10

At the grand finale of the iGEM competition for synthetic biology in Paris, the university teams from Braunschweig, Dresden, Freiburg and Heidelberg scored particularly well. The other German teams also came home with special prizes and medals.

IWBio-Workshop 2023

Food unspecific Biotechnology/Systems biology

Berlin: Industrial biotechnology meets foodtech

At a conference organised by the industry association Weiße Biotechnologie e.V. (IWBio) in Berlin, stakeholders discussed the potential and innovation obstacles of biotechnological alternatives to meat, milk and egg products.

Kleidung
Which innovative ideas in sustainable chemistry have the potential to improve the textile sector? This is the question posed by the International Competence Centre for Sustainable Chemistry (ISC3) in the Innovation Challenge 2024.

Chemistry unspecific Chemistry

Innovations for green textiles wanted

Interested parties can now apply for the fifth Innovation Challenge of the International Competence Centre for Sustainable Chemistry (ISC3). We are looking for solutions in the field of sustainable chemistry for textiles.

Konferenz 10 Jahre Bioökonomie International in Bonn

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Bioeconomy International: Looking back and forward in Bonn

The first cooperation projects of the BMBF's Bioeconomy International funding measure were launched ten years ago. To mark the anniversary, the BMBF hosted a conference in Bonn. The upcoming round of calls for proposals was also discussed there.

Eine Frau steht hinter einer Maschine, die ein Stück Stoff verarbeitet
Coating process of a cellulose-based nonwoven with the lignin compound as a hot melt application on a continuous coating line

Construction Waste Plant and process engineering

Giving bio-based geotextiles the right durability

Lignin-coated natural fibers can replace highly resistant synthetic fibers in some civil engineering applications.

Wiesenbrache
Grasslands are not only hotspots of biodiversity, but also carbon sinks.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Diversity turns soils into carbon sinks

An international research team was able to prove that on grassland it is not the quantity of plant biomass but its diversity that is decisive for carbon storage in the soil.

Pilotanlage MicroHarvest
The pilot plant in Lisbon enables prototypes to be manufactured and production runs to be tested.

Food Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Hamburg-based MicroHarvest opens pilot plant in Lisbon

With the commissioning of the first pilot plant for the production of sustainable proteins, the Hamburg-based biotechnology company has taken a further step towards commercialization.

Internationale Zusammenarbeit

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Bioeconomy International: New call for proposals launched

As part of the "Bioeconomy International" funding initiative, the BMBF is supporting the establishment of global research alliances for the eleventh time.

Vanille Dossier Visual

Food Plants Agriculture sciences

Achieving vanilla flavor through bioeconomy

Vanillin is arguably the most important flavoring in the world. The bio-based economy can contribute in various ways to the sustainable, reliable and high-quality supply of vanillin. This dossier describes indoor farming methods for vanilla cultivation and highlights biotechnological and chemical approaches on the way to vanilla flavoring. 

Collage mit Porträtfotos von vier Empfängern des ERC Consolidator Grants 2023.
Sie erhalten hochdotierte ERC Consolidator Grants: Der Bioinformatiker Korbinian Schneeberger, der Pflanzenwissenchaftler Guillaume Lobet, die Chemikerin Amelie-Heuer-Jungemann und der Biochemiker Tristan Wagner.

unspecific Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

ERC: Bioeconomy projects by four top researchers honored

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the recipients of this year's Consolidator Grants. These include four pioneering research projects from Germany that are relevant to the bioeconomy.

Feld mit unterschiedlichen Getreidepflanzen mit ähnlicher Wuchshöhe
Rye with genetic stalk shortening: The prototypes reach a growth height of normal-straw triticale (in the foreground left and right) and are significantly shorter than conventional rye (in the background).

Agriculture and forestry Plants Plant breeding research

Rye - the cereal of the future?

Breakthroughs in breeding could lead to a comeback for this overlooked crop - especially during the climate crisis.

Forschende der Hochschule Aalen verfolgen das Ziel, ressourcenschonende Batterien aus Holzabfällen herzustellen.
Researchers at Aalen University are pursuing the goal of producing resource-saving batteries from wood waste.

Chemistry Waste Chemistry

Batteries made from wood waste

For the development of resource-saving sodium-ion batteries based on lignin and hemicellulose, researchers at Aalen University are receiving around one million euros from the Carl Zeiss Foundation.

Drei Bundesminister auf dem Bioökonomieforum 2023
Three members of the Federal Government spoke at the Bioeconomy Forum: Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger (BMBF), Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck (BMWK) and Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir (BMEL).

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Bioeconomy Forum shines with political celebrities

Three federal ministers were present at the Bioeconomy Forum in Berlin. In front of more than 200 participants, they emphasized the potential of a sustainable, bio-based economy and made it clear what is important now.

Clariants Vorzeigeanlage zur sunliquid®-Zellulose-Ethanol-Produktion in Podari, Rumänien
Clariant's cellulosic ethanol production plant in Podari, Romania, is closed.

Chemistry Waste Chemistry

Clariant: End of commercial biorefinery in Romania

The Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant is discontinuing the loss-making production of cellulosic ethanol from straw at its plant in Romania, which was only opened in 2022. Corresponding activities in Straubing, Munich and Planegg will also be shut down.

In Beton gemischt können die Bakterien Risse durch produzierten Kalk wieder schließen.
When mixed into concrete, the bacteria can close cracks by producing lime.

Construction Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology

Repairing cracks in concrete with bacteria

Researchers at Munich University of Applied Sciences have developed a process that for the first time enables the efficient cultivation of lime-producing bacteria and thus the commercial use of "self-healing concrete".

Im Sinne der verbraucher wird der Selstar in einer umweltfreudlichen Verpackung aus Karton verkauft.
The Selstar is sold in environmentally friendly cardboard packaging.

Food Plants Agriculture sciences

From Elstar to Selstar

Researchers have developed a selenium-rich apple that can replace dietary supplements.

Sehr reines Chitin findet sich in den Deckflügeln des Maikäfers.
High purity chitin is found in the cockchafer's mating wings.

Chemistry Animals Biotechnology/Systems biology

Cracking the natural code of chitin

How is chitin produced by nature? Researchers want to uncover this in order to make the biopolymer useful for medicine.

Flüssige Lotion
BASF's new biosurfactant is suitable for numerous products - including washing lotions.

Chemistry Plants Chemistry

BASF: New biosurfactant for natural cosmetics

BASF's Care Chemicals is expanding its portfolio of sustainable cosmetic products with a bio-based surfactant made from soy protein.

Früchte der allergikerfreundlichen Apfelsorte 'ZIN 168'.
The allergy-friendly apple variety ZIN 168.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Plant breeding research

New apple varieties for allergy sufferers

Researchers from Osnabrück, Munich and Berlin have developed ZIN 168 and ZIN 186, the first apple varieties in Europe to be officially certified as allergy-friendly.  

Zwei Forscher in einem Miscanthus-Feld
Bioethanol from the Giant Miscanthus combined with carbon storage in depleted petroleum reservoirs can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy Plants Agriculture sciences

Chinese reed as a climate-friendly bioethanol source

The Giant Miscanthus is intended to become a feedstock for sustainable fuel alternatives on marginal lands.

Windräder auf dem Feld
The majority of the approximately 30,000 wind turbines are located on land.

Machine and plant engineering unspecific Plant and process engineering

Better recycling of rotor blades

Researchers want to optimize existing recycling concepts for the efficient reuse of raw materials from rotor blades of old wind turbines.