Sanmit Infra Ltd's board has approved the proposal to set up a Bio-CNG plant under the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) scheme. The project aims to support national climate goals, reduce natural gas and crude oil imports, and save foreign exchange. The Bio-CNG project...
The ICAR has developed the bio-filtration system in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS). The system is expected to be used in various sectors, including agriculture, industry, and urban areas, to treat wastewater and promote sustainable...
Balrampur Chini Mills, a sugar company, has received approval from its board to enter the bioplastics industry by manufacturing Polylactic Acid (PLA), to be used for the production of bioplastic. Balrampur Chini plans to construct a PLA factory with a global-scale capacity of 75,000 tonnes...
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...