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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.

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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%.

Gewinner und Sponsoren der vierten Auflage von PlanB
This year's PlanB award winners celebrated with their respective award sponsors.

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Darmstadt-based textile start-up scores in PlanB start-up competition

With a functional fiber made from green waste, the young company nakt convinced the jury at the Bavarian PlanB competition for bio-based business ideas.

Prof. Dr. Iris Lewandowski

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"Sustainable bioeconomy can only succeed with society's involvement"

As co-chair of the German government's new Bioeconomy Council, Iris Lewandowski wants to stimulate public debate on the topic of biobased management. The agricultural scientist from the University of Hohenheim is an advocate of modern as well as ecologically compatible agriculture.

Elastinbasierte Proteinschwämme imitieren die Eigenschaften der Haut und sind durch ihr hohes Quellvermögen sehr gut für die Behandlung tiefer Wunden geeignet.
Elastin-based protein sponges mimic the properties of skin and are very well suited for the treatment of deep wounds due to their high swelling capacity.

Pharmaceutical industry Waste Materials sciences

Biobased wound dressing awarded a prize

A Fraunhofer IMWS research team has been awarded the Halle IQ Innovation Prize for the development of a wound dressing made of natural elastin.

Cremedose mit Blume
With the biopolymer Hydagen Clean, BASF is expanding its portfolio of natural ingredients for cosmetics.

Chemistry Plants Chemistry

BASF: New biopolymers for skin care products

BASF has developed a new biopolymer from the konjac plant tuber to replace synthetic ingredients in cosmetic products.

Smart-Spraying-Maschine im Einsatz auf einem Acker.
The Smart Spraying solution enables automated detection of weeds after seed emergence.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

Smart farming cooperation clears antitrust hurdles

Bosch and BASF develop Smart Spraying solution to automatically detect and control weeds.

livMats Pavillon: Außenansicht
The pavilion in Freiburg is the first structure made entirely of flax fiber.

Construction Plants Materials sciences

Premiere for pavilion made of flax fibers

Inspired by nature and built with natural fibers: the pavilion in the Botanical Garden of the University of Freiburg shows what sustainable building can look like.

Blick auf die Baumkronen eines Laubwaldes

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IINAS | NABU (2021): Sustainable Bioeconomy

In order not to push the earth beyond its carrying capacity, global CO2 emissions and resource consumption must be significantly reduced. A study by the International Institute for Sustainability Analysis and Strategies (IINAS) commissioned by the Naturschutzbund Deutschland e.V. (NABU) shows where the potential for sustainable use of raw materials is greatest.

Polyurethane kommen in vielen alltäglichen Anwendungen aufgrund ihrer hervorragenden Materialeigenschaften vor, BIOMAT hat als Ziel diese nachhaltig herzustellen.
Polyurethanes are found in many everyday applications due to their excellent material properties - BIOMAT aims to produce them sustainably.

Chemistry Plants Chemistry

Biobased foams from agricultural residues

In the EU project BIOMAT, researchers from eight EU countries, including Germany, are working on sustainable foam and composite materials, more than half of which are made from renewable raw materials.

Flechten auf einem Berggipfel
Lichens are masters of adaptation and can colonize habitats with extreme environmental conditions.

Pharmaceutical industry Fungi Biodiversity

Natural products of lichens are site dependent

The genes carried by the fungi of a lichen differ depending on whether they are found at the base and summit of mountains. This is relevant for drug research.

Dr. Sönke Zaehle , Max-Planck-Institut für Biogeochemie

Agriculture and forestry Microorganisms Biodiversity

"Excessive nutrient inputs can alter ecosystems"

Jena geoecologist Söhnke Zaehle is researching how nutrients such as nitrogen affect the material cycles of ecosystems.

Kleines Möbelstück aus Gärresteverbundwerkstoff
Small piece of furniture made from a fermentation residue composite material

Chemistry Waste Chemistry

Furniture made from fermentation residues

Researchers at the German Institute of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf, together with industrial partners, have processed plant fermentation residues from biogas plants into a composite material, which they used to make a piece of furniture.

Planet Earth

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Global Footprint Network (2021): Earth Overshoot Day

Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. In 2021, Earth Overshoot Day lands on July 29. This is according to calculations by the Global Footprint Network.

Mischanbau mit Klee und Gräsern auf Grünland
On grassland, mixed cultivation of clover (left) and grasses was tested.

Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences

In duet with legumes

In the joint project IMPAC3, partners from research and industry have explored which genotypes are suitable for mixed cultivation in fields, grassland and forests.