PHA’s (Poly Hydroxy Alkanoates)
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA’s) have been known by scientists for a very long time.x In fact, the simplest PHA, called P3HB, or sometimes just PHB, was discovered as…
PLA (Polylactic Acid or Polylactide)
Polylactic acid, or polylactide (PLA) is a thermoplastic polyester with backbone formula (C3H4O2)n or [–C(CH3)HC(=O)O–]n, formally obtained by condensation of lactic acid C(CH3)(OH)HCOOH with loss of water (hence its name). PLA…
Biobased Economy
Biobased economy or bioeconomy refers to economic activity involving the use of biotechnology in the production of (bio-based) goods, services, or energy from biological material (or…
Biorefinery
A biorefinery is a refinery that converts biomass to energy and other beneficial byproducts (such as chemicals). The International Energy Agency defined biorefining as “the sustainable processing of biomass into…
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Kaneka to boost PHBH production capacity in Japan
Kaneka Corporation has announced plans to significantly increase production capacity in Japan for the biodegradable, bio-based PHBH resin it produces and markets under the brand…
White Biotechnology
White biotechnology, or industrial biotechnology is using living cells—from yeast, moulds, bacteria and plants—and enzymes to produce a variety of industrial products. Well know examples are citric…
Marine Microalgae
Microalgae have been used as biofactories commercially because they present a promising source of omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids are found in animals, plants, fungi and many…
Bioeconomy and Climate Change
The global warming that we have been experiencing for years now is caused by a huge increase in greenhouse gas emissions. While the emission of these gases…
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Enzymes
Enzymes are natural proteins that act as catalysts for biochemical reactions. When one substance needs to be transformed into another, nature uses enzymes to speed up…
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AFYREN, Genomatica, Novamont and Chaincraft driving force behind new biotech solutions
Corporate action on climate change is partly driven by a desire to get ahead of upcoming legislation. Reputation is also a major factor: it never…