22.05.2023 Success story
Chemistry Plants Chemistry
Producing basic chemicals with wood and hot steam
Researchers have further developed the process of torrefaction to improve the material and energy recovery of plant biomass.
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01.06.2023 News
Food Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
Award for research on meat substitutes
Food technologist Anja Maria Wagemans from TU Berlin has been awarded the Young Scientist Award of the Berlin Science Award for her research into novel biomaterials.
Wed, 07/26/2023 - 12:00 In-depth report
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Cell-free biotech production
Cell-free systems dispense with the use of living cells in biotechnological production. Instead, all biochemical components necessary for the biosynthesis of molecules are combined in one reaction vessel. This dossier highlights different cell-free approaches and presents important applications.
26.05.2023 News
Chemistry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
Organic disposable bag made from hemp fibers impresses at the Jugend forscht competition
In the 58th national Jugend forscht competition, three students from Hesse won first prize in the "world of work" category with their development of a compostable disposable bag.
30.05.2023 News
Chemistry Waste Biotechnology/Systems biology
Million euro funding for traceless
Bioeconomy start-up traceless materials receives 5 million euros from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMU) to build a demonstration plant.
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Engelbert Strauss GmbH und Co. KG
03.06.2023 Product
Textiles Waste
Work trousers
A large proportion of all items of clothing produced world-wide is made of synthetic fibres such as polyester – and the amount is rising. A German textile company is looking for alternative solutions and presents biodegradable workwear from plant based raw materials.
31.05.2023 News
Chemistry Plants Materials sciences
Starch based foam film
A research project aims to create an alternative to packaging materials made from fossil plastic.
30.05.2023 Success story
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Algae biotechnology: creating profitable processes
Fraunhofer researchers from Stuttgart and Leuna have investigated how valuable ingredients can be obtained in high yield from diatoms.
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LEAF FAMILY - Elke Zettl und Gerhard Jacke GbR
08.08.2023 Product
Textiles Plants
Wallet
Concerns about animal welfare, the climate and the environment are increasingly prompting consumers to buy vegan imitation leather. Leave-based leather alternatives impress with their unique look and are biodegradable.
13.06.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Plant breeding research
How the TOR protein regulates root growth
The signaling molecule TOR detects whether there is enough sugar to form new roots.
08.06.2023 News
Chemistry Waste Chemistry
CropEnergies focuses on biobased chemicals
The first production plant for manufacturing renewable ethyl acetate from sustainable ethanol is to be built at the site of Südzucker subsidiary CropEnergies in Zeitz by 2025.
09.06.2023 News
Chemistry Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
Alternative proteins for gluten-free baked goods
Using proteins from pea, rapeseed, quinoa and daisies, Hohenheim researchers want to replace gluten protein in baked goods and thus make pasta both fluffy and nutritious.
14.06.2023 News
Construction Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Protect house facades with algae biofilms
Researchers in Berlin want to use a novel biofilm made of algae to protect buildings from overheating and thus ensure a better urban climate.
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08.06.2023 Interview
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
“Environmental stress causes plants to lose the ability to defend themselves”
Nicole van Dam is an expert in chemical plant ecology and researches how plants use natural chemistry to communicate with friend and foe.
16.06.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Microorganisms Agriculture sciences
Microbial carbon utilization in the soil surprisingly efficient
Microorganisms play a crucial role in carbon storage in soils. This is confirmed by an international study with the participation of researchers in Jena.
22.06.2023 News
Chemistry Waste Chemistry
Biodegradable support structures for 3D printing
A biodegradable support material for 3D printing was developed at the University of Stuttgart from the bioplastic PHBV and common salt.
19.06.2023 News
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
KWS Saat partners with food start-up vly
Seed specialist KWS Saat and Berlin-based start-up VF Nutrition GmbH entered into a multi-year partnership to further develop plant-based foods.
06.06.2023 Studies and statistics
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Earth Comission (2023): Safe and just Earth system boundaries
The Earth Commission, an international coalition of scientists, warns that life on Earth is threatened by global warming, dwindling freshwater reserves, pollution and a reduction in biodiversity.
20.06.2023 News
Energy Microorganisms unspecific
Deep-sea microbes break down petroleum components
Archaea decompose alkanes from petroleum naturally produced near hydrothermal vents on the seafloor.
26.06.2023 News
Chemistry Microorganisms Biotechnology/Systems biology
Electrobiotechnology: Bacteria use hydrogen for biosynthesis
Leibniz researchers in Jena have demonstrated that bacteria use hydrogen for microbial electrosyntheses.