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IN THE NEWS A research team that had previously succeeded in synthesizing fumaric acid using bicarbonate and pyruvic acid, and carbon dioxide collected directly from the gas phase as one of the raw materials, has now created a new photosensitizer and developed a new artificial photosynthesis technology, effectively doubling the yield of fumaric acid production compared to the previous method. The results of this research are expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and provide an innovative way to produce biodegradable plastics while reusing waste resources. Read more here: #ArtificialPhotosynthesis #CarbonReduction #InnovationInChemistry #SustainableTechnology #BiodegradablePlastics #WasteResourceUtilization #CarbonEmissionsReduction #GreenChemistry #RenewableResources #ResearchBreakthrough #SustainableFuture #ChemicalInnovation #CarbonCapture #EnvironmentalTech #GreenResearch #RenewableChemistry #CarbonReuse #SustainableProduction #ClimateAction

IN THE NEWS A research team that had previously succeeded in synthesizing fumaric acid using bicarbonate and pyruvic acid, and carbon dioxide collected directly from the gas phase as one of the raw materials, has now created a new photosensitizer and developed a new artificial photosynthesis technology, effectively doubling the yield of fumaric acid production compared to the previous method. The results of this research are expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and provide an innovative way to produce biodegradable plastics while reusing waste resources. Read more here: #ArtificialPhotosynthesis #CarbonReduction #InnovationInChemistry #SustainableTechnology #BiodegradablePlastics #WasteResourceUtilization #CarbonEmissionsReduction #GreenChemistry #RenewableResources #ResearchBreakthrough #SustainableFuture #ChemicalInnovation #CarbonCapture #EnvironmentalTech #GreenResearch #RenewableChemistry #CarbonReuse #SustainableProduction #ClimateAction

🌱 Breaking New Ground with Polymers from Plants Pave the Way for Sustainable Plastics 🌱 ♻️ Dive into the revolutionary development of plant-based polymers, a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics derived from fossil fuels. This article explores how researchers and companies are harnessing the power of plants to produce biodegradable and eco-friendly polymers. Learn about the processes involved in converting plant materials into plastics, the benefits of these bio-based polymers in reducing carbon footprints, and their potential applications ranging from packaging to automotive parts. Discover the challenges and opportunities in scaling up production and the impact of plant-based polymers on the future of sustainable materials and environmental conservation. 🌍🔬 👉 Read the full article on Highways Today: https://lnkd.in/ewhdm_9q #SustainablePlastics #PlantBasedPolymers #BiodegradableMaterials #HighwaysToday #EcoFriendlyInnovation #GreenTechnology #MaterialScience

We are focused and intentional in our research. We have just published this work on Modified PHB for a sustainable future of packaging. https://lnkd.in/gceUtV5e. The quest for eco-friendly materials has reached new heights with our exciting research described in "Plant Oil Fillers Toughened Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Green Biocomposites" published in the European Polymer Journal. This is in a world where people are becoming more and more aware of the urgency of sustainable solutions. This exciting study, which uses the force of nature to produce a creative, sustainable substitute, marks a paradigm shift in packaging materials. Through the modification of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) using plant oil fillers, we have discovered a plethora of opportunities. These biocomposites are not only incredibly strong and durable, but they also provide a renewable and biodegradable answer to the packaging problem that our world is currently facing. This research, which has sustainability at its heart, offers a ray of hope for our efforts to protect the environment for future generations. Thanks to the team and co-authors, Jayven Yeo, Zibiao LI et al.

Ever Wonder what could be a Home-Compostable Packaging Solution? 🏘️♻️ Dive into today's article on ‘Home-compostable’ bioplastics developed by University of Washington researchers. University of Washington researchers have developed a new type of bioplastic made from spirulina that degrades as quickly as a 🍌banana peel🍌 in home compost. This innovation aims to reduce microplastic pollution by offering an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastics, which often require industrial facilities to decompose. The spirulina-based bioplastics not only mimic the mechanical properties of petroleum-derived plastics but are also recyclable, showcasing potential for widespread use in items like food packaging and household plastics. Read the article from Packaging Europe to learn more about this innovative finding! https://lnkd.in/eUU8CVWt

🌍🔬 New Research on Sustainable Materials: Exciting developments in the field of biomaterials! A recent study published in Nature explores how polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs)—a class of bio-based, biodegradable materials—are gaining traction as a sustainable substitute to fossil-based materials. The research highlights their potential to reduce plastic pollution while supporting a circular economy. 🔑 Key Insights: - PHAs are produced from renewable resources and naturally degrade in diverse environments, including marine ecosystems. - These materials offer a carbon-neutral solution to address global plastic waste. - Advances in biotechnology and policy could accelerate the adoption of PHAs in various industries, from packaging to medical applications. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8jTtDm9 #Biodegradable #SustainableMaterials #Sustainability #Biomaterials #Environment #Microplastics #Circularity

Advanced artificial photosynthesis catalyst uses CO2 more efficiently to create biodegradable plastics . A research team that had previously succeeded in synthesizing fumaric acid using bicarbonate and pyruvic acid, and carbon dioxide collected directly from the gas phase as one of the raw materials, has now created a new photosensitizer and developed a new artificial photosynthesis technology, effectively doubling the yield of fumaric acid production compared to the previous method. The results of this research are expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and provide an innovative way to produce biodegradable plastics while reusing waste resources. #ScienceDailynews #InnovativeResearch #NextGenScience #ExploringFrontiers

Bioplastics are an emerging technology and an exciting solution to reduce the use of fossil fuels. Bio-based polymers are made from renewable biological sources like starch, sugar, cellulose and vegetable oil. Standard plastics, like PET, PP and HDPE, can be made from bio-based sources and, critically, they are identical on a molecular level to those same polymers made from fossil fuels. We hear from Zach Muscato, Corporate Sustainability Manager, Plastic Ingenuity #sustainablepackaging #recyclability #packaging #sustainability #circulareconomy #biobased #resourceefficiency #biopolymers

All plastics require carbon. But your shampoo bottle doesn't care if the carbon comes from fossil-based oil or CO2 that we capture in the air. So why not use CO2, which Denmark is already investing heavily in capturing and storing? ♻ This is precisely the goal of the UC-DC project, where we, in collaboration with Pond Biomaterials, DTU - Technical University of Denmark and Again , are converting CO2 into biodegradable plastic using bacteria that already exist in nature. – Our gas fermentation process converts CO2 and hydrogen into acetic acid in a one-step carbon capture and utilization process. By combining millennia-old bacteria with cutting edge biotechnology, this paves the way for novel CO2 derived building blocks that are currently produced from fossil feedstocks, says Torbjørn Ølshøj Jensen, Co-founder at Again. Read more about the exciting partnership here >> https://lnkd.in/d8beRShv UC-DC has a budget of EUR 1.4 million, of which EUR 900,000 is funded by Innovationsfonden as part of INNO-CCUS, one of Denmark's four mission-driven innovation partnerships to accelerate the green transition. #ccus #ccu #co2 #plastic #dkgreen

“We’re just starting to understand the implications of microplastics. We’ve only scratched the surface of knowing the environmental and health impacts, we’re trying to find replacements for materials that already exist, and make sure these replacements will biodegrade at the end of their useful life instead of collecting in the environment. That’s not easy.” New research from UC San Diego and Algenesis Materials reveals a breakthrough in eco-friendly plastics. Their plant-based polymers biodegrade at the microplastic level in under seven months, offering a promising solution to the environmental and health impacts of traditional plastics. #Microplastics #Biodegradable #EcoFriendly #SustainableFutures https://lnkd.in/ezcJQiN3