Category : Bio Based Pathways


India to Set up 100 Biogas Plants in Uttar Pradesh

India plans to establish 100 compressed biogas (CBG) plants in Uttar Pradesh, as announced by oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri. A CBG plant producing 14 tons per day was launched in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, with an investment of Rupees 1.33 billion from HPCL. 37 additional...


Gaia Biomaterials Achieves Compostability Certification for Limestone-Based Bioplastic

Gaia Biomaterials, a leading innovator in sustainable materials, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the US compostability certificate for its limestone-based bioplastic. This breakthrough represents a pivotal step towards more eco-friendly solutions in the bioplastics industry, aiming to reduce plastic waste and environmental impact....


Pioneering Citrate-Based Biomaterials with Guillermo Amee

Guillermo Ameer, a pioneering researcher at Northwestern University, has made significant strides in the development of citrate-based biomaterials. This innovative research represents a groundbreaking step towards more biocompatible and sustainable solutions in the medical field, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce environmental impact. Using...


SKC Achieves Breakthrough with New Plant-Based Bioplastics

SKC, a South Korean chemical company, has made headlines with its latest innovation in plant-based bioplastics. This development represents a crucial step towards sustainable materials, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease environmental impact. Using renewable resources such as plant oils, SKC has...


Bio-Liquor: Cheers to Tulsi, Aloe Vera, and Ayurvedic Ingredients

In a remarkable fusion of tradition and innovation, a new bio-liquor crafted from Ayurvedic ingredients like Tulsi and Aloe Vera has emerged. This unique development represents a significant step towards integrating ancient wellness practices with modern beverage trends, offering a healthier alternative to conventional liquors....


IIT Mandi’s Biofuel Advancement with Microbial Pairs

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...


How Michroma is Revolutionizing Natural Food Colourants with Fungi

Michroma is developing natural vegan-friendly food colourants powered by fungi to overhaul synthetic and animal-based, non-vegan food dyes. The product is part of a new family of fungal-derived pigments, called atrorosins, that the cofounders discovered. The natural red food coloring is produced using fungal fermentation....


IIT-Roorkee Develops Bio-based Packaging Technology to Combat Counterfeiting

Polymer scientists at IIT-Roorkee have developed an indigenous technology to produce bio-based packaging materials that can prevent counterfeiting of products. The technology uses bagasse, an agro-waste from sugarcane, and organic acids extracted from fruits to create transparent films that display different colours under UV light....


Global Recognition for Indian-Led Startup’s Food Waste Solution

Feb 16, 2024 The innovative Nosh app, leveraging sophisticated machine learning algorithms to assist households in reducing food waste. By keeping track of the contents of their fridges and cupboards, the app empowers users to make informed decisions, thus reducing waste and lowering their carbon footprint....


World’s first bio-based vitamin B7 – Biosyntia raises $11.6 million in funding.

Biosyntia raises $11.6m to launch world’s first bio-based vitamin B7 Biosyntia uses "precision fermentation" technology to concentrate the active materials from the plants - this process involves the use of engineered microbes to convert sugar into Biotin. Click here to know more about precision fermentation....