16.05.2023 Interview
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
As director of the newly established Department of „Sustainable and Bio-inspired Materials“ at the MPIKG, Silvia Vignolini aims to research and develop materials with predominantly optical functions, following Nature`s example.
24.05.2023 News
Chemistry Plants Agriculture sciences
One-time fertilization with amorphous silicate could be enough to significantly improve nutrient and water availability and thus yields in wheat. This is shown by a recent study by ZALF.
22.05.2023 Success story
Chemistry Plants Chemistry
Researchers have further developed the process of torrefaction to improve the material and energy recovery of plant biomass.
01.06.2023 News
Food Plants Biotechnology/Systems biology
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 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
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
Bioeconomy start-up traceless materials receives 5 million euros from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMU) to build a demonstration plant.
03.06.2023 Product
Textiles Waste
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
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
Fraunhofer researchers from Stuttgart and Leuna have investigated how valuable ingredients can be obtained in high yield from diatoms.
08.08.2023 Product
Textiles Plants
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
The signaling molecule TOR detects whether there is enough sugar to form new roots.
08.06.2023 News
Chemistry Waste Chemistry
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
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
Researchers in Berlin want to use a novel biofilm made of algae to protect buildings from overheating and thus ensure a better urban climate.
08.06.2023 Interview
Agriculture and forestry Plants Agriculture sciences
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
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
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
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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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.
