EPS, a leader in the specialty chemicals industry, has announced the launch of a new bio-based polymer specifically designed for wood coatings. This innovative development marks a significant advancement towards sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions in the wood finishing industry. Using renewable resources, EPS produces...
AkzoNobel, a global leader in the paints and coatings industry, has announced the launch of its new line of bio-based paints. This innovative development signifies a major advancement towards sustainable and eco-friendly solutions in the coatings sector. Using renewable resources like plant-based oils and natural...
BASF, a leading chemical company, has developed a range of bio-based biodegradable films made from renewable resources such as corn starch. This innovative development represents a significant step towards more sustainable solutions in the packaging industry, aiming to reduce plastic waste and environmental impact. Using...
Repsol, a global leader in the energy and chemical industries, has announced the successful introduction of bio-based polyolefins to reduce the medical sector's carbon footprint. This innovative development represents a significant step towards sustainable solutions in healthcare applications. Using renewable resources such as biowaste, Repsol...
Covestro, a global leader in high-tech polymer materials, has announced the successful launch of the world's first pilot plant for bio-based aniline. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant step toward more sustainable production methods for key chemical raw materials. Using renewable feedstocks like corn and...
Toray Industries, Inc. has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by developing the world's first 100% bio-based adipic acid, a crucial raw material for nylon 66 (polyamide 66), sourced from sugars derived from inedible biomass. This innovative feat is a result of Toray's advanced synthesis technique, combining...
The researchers at IIT Mandi have identified microbial pairs that can effectively convert cellulose - a major component present in agriculture residue and paper waste - into useful chemicals, biofuels, and carbon. The process involves using a bioprocessing approach where the researchers have developed two...
BASF has begun production of its first bio-based polyol, Sovermol, at its Mangalore facility in India - the first of its kind in the Asia Pacific region. The Mangalore site was strategically chosen due to its proximity to raw material supplies, reducing transportation time. BASF's...
Aemetis received a $150 million biodiesel supply allocation from India's oil marketing companies, starting production and delivery of a new 40 million gallon allocation in October 2023. India's National Policy on Biofuels targets a 5% minimum blend of biodiesel by 2030 to expand domestic production...
India is actively seeking technology collaborations with Germany in the biofuel sector, particularly focusing on processing non-sugar-based feedstock like paddy straw and municipal solid waste. Gaurav Kedia, Chairman of the Indian Biogas Association (IBA), emphasized India's interest in adopting proven German technologies suitable for processing...