Omya’s Post

What is Airable thinking about on #EarthDay? (Okay, the day after Earth Day--but every day is Earth Day around here!) We're working on a biodegradable, soy-based alternative to copper naphthenate, a copper derivative of naphthenic acid used in wood preservation. Copper naphthenate is less toxic than other industry preservatives such as creosote, pentachlorophenol, and arsenicals. The Airable alternative takes it a step further, bringing the benefits of copper naphthenate without producing harmful effects on consumers or their land. The perceived benefits encompass broad-spectrum fungicides and insecticides to decelerate environmental deterioration and preserve the life of the wood treated.   #SoyBased #BioBased #GreenChemistry #Sustainability

Do you know plastics are no longer made of unhealthy petroleum, but from bacteria enzymes (PHA and PEF), from thistles (Novamont), from seaweeds (sargassum), and from other locally abundant myceliums, grasses, bamboos, algae, microbes, and more? The #biobased economy is awesome! As long as we use what's locally abundantly available... Thriving for all! Growing economies! #packagingindustry - choose materials that are strong during lifespan and biodegradable after (this needs microbes in your process). Use healthy process. Innovate with #biomimicry tech insights if you need to change... First mover advantage will be your reward!!! 😊🌍❤️ #productindustry - choose healthy, biodegradable packaging partners! An economy of abundance has only winners!!! 💜🙃💙 Go for it in your sector, dear friends... Abundance 4 ALL #plastics #ecology #economy #biodegradable #resources #geopolitics

🌈 Unlocking Nature's Palette: Sustainable Dyes from Microalgae 🧫 At Algae Products International, we're revolutionising the colour industry with our innovative microalgae-based dyes. Here's why our process is turning heads: 🔬 Cutting-edge Extraction: Our proprietary technology ensures maximum yield and purity. 🌿 Eco-friendly: Microalgae require minimal resources and can be cultivated using recycled CO₂. 🎨 Vibrant & Versatile: From food to textiles, our dyes offer a spectrum of applications. Our extraction process: 1️⃣ Cultivate specially selected microalgae strains 2️⃣ Harvest and process the biomass 3️⃣ Extract pigments using gentle, eco-friendly methods 4️⃣ Purify and standardise for consistent quality The result? Brilliant, stable, and 100% natural dyes that meet the growing demand for sustainable colourants. Key benefits: 1️⃣ Non-toxic and hypoallergenic 2️⃣ Biodegradable 3️⃣ Highly stable Ready to colour your products sustainably? Let's connect and explore how our microalgae dyes can enhance your offerings while reducing environmental impact. #naturaldyes #dyes #colours #NutritionalPowerhouse #GreenLiving #PlantBased #EcoFriendly #HealthRevolution #FoodInnovation #changeforapi #SustainableFarming #Biotechnology #AlgaeProductsInternational #InnovativeAgriculture #api #algae #algaeinnovation #transformation #sustainable #GreenRevolution #microalgae #SustainableLiving #NatureInspired #APITransforms #GreenGoldRevolution #QualityNutritionSustainability #embracethechange #SustainableAquaculture #NutritionalBenefits #EnvironmentalSolutions #NatureInspired

Researchers from ETH Zürich have developed a method of recovering gold from electronic waste (e-waste) like old computer motherboards using - wait for it - the byproduct of cheesemaking! The method is not only sustainable but cost-effective. #whey #gold #electronicwaste #ewaste #sustainability https://lnkd.in/gniZAPsN

Photocatalysis by NANO TiO2 presents significant potential in challenging fruit preservation methods. This technology positively impacts the ripening process, prolonging freshness, and extending the shelf life of fruits. Fruits naturally produce ethylene, a plant hormone that plays a key role in ripening but also leads to quicker spoilage during storage and transportation. Through photocatalysis, ethylene is degraded into non-toxic byproducts, significantly reducing ethylene levels. By effectively degrading ethylene, this innovative technology contributes to reducing food waste, improving supply chain efficiency, and revolutionizing fruit storage and transportation methods. Ultimately, using photocatalytic coatings approach aligns with sustainability goals by reducing fruit production, greenhouse gas emissions, pesticide usage, waste, water and energy consumption, transport volume and other negative environmental impacts. At Cinkarna, we produce photocatalytic types of nano TiO2. #Photocatalysis #nanotechnology #nanotio2

FN Nano photocatalytic coatings reduce the concentration of ethylene more efficiently than UVC or ventilation. In contrast to UVC,, no ozone and the effect is temperature independent and proportional to the painted area https://lnkd.in/g7PFX2yS

Great panel discussion on new materials in textiles from plant-based dyes to new materials hosted by Wilson Sonsini and the Cleantech group. Exciting insights shared by great panelists on shifting away from petroleum materials to innovative bio materials. #sustainabletextiles #textilebrands #sustainablematerials

Did you know that you can extract gold from old motherboards with whey powder? That's right folks, grab yourself a bag from your local gym and start prospecting... OK, ok, it's not quite that simple. But researchers did figure out how to grab gold from e-waste with a protein sponge made from whey. Two waste products = one gold nugget. That could make e-waste containing gold more attractive to recycle vs. discard. I spoke with Professor Raffaele Mezzenga for all the details on how this feat was pulled off. #gold #ewaste #recycling https://lnkd.in/e8yTRKAz

Have you registered yet? Engage directly with our expert panel during the live Q&A to have your specific questions addressed. #aromatics #petchems #chemicals #webinar #petrochemicals #oilandgas

CiNURGi has currently a call for value chains that convert nutrient containing organic wastes into bio-based fertilisers. Tell us about your solution. We will in return give support to handle the challenges related with markets and policies. The reason being that if we recycle nutrients in organic wastes better, we do not anymore need chemical fertilisers, and there is a whole bunch of additional benefits to that related to economy, nature, climate, environment, bio-diversity, soil air, water, health... Hurry up, the dealine for submitting your proposal is 30 September. Read more here, which also explains how you can submit your proposal - https://lnkd.in/danuN93E.