Keyword: bio-based chemicals

Plant Construction & Process Technology

Enzymes as a Catalytic All Rounder

10.09.2013 - The Perfect Storm - More and more chemical and pharmaceutical companies are recognizing the need to make their processes more environmentally sustainable, a trend that is right at...

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BioAmber, Brenntag Sign Distributor Partnership for the Americas

05.06.2013 - BioAmber has partnered with chemical distributor Brenntag in the Americas for distribution of its Bio-SA bio-based succinic acid dericates, including bio-based 1,4-butanediol (BDO)...

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Bio-Based Chemicals

29.05.2013 - Ready To Buy - Biomass as a resource for chemicals and plastics is on the rise. Drivers may differ - while some regions are looking for ways to commercialize their abundant biomass...

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Evonik, OPX Biotechnologies to Jointly Develop Bio-Based Chemicals

24.05.2013 - OPX Biotechnologies and Evonik Industries today announced the two companies have entered into an agreement to jointly develop certain bio-based specialty chemicals. The joint...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Codexis Sees Success in Pharma Business...

29.01.2013 - Codexis, headquartered in Redwood City, California, USA is a developer of enzymes and processes for the production of pharmaceuticals, biofuels and bio-based chemicals. Following...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Natural Resource Base in the Chemical Industry, Growing Markets for Bio-Based Polymers, Lubricants and Surfactants

20.07.2012 - Bio-Based Chemicals - As raw materials become increasingly scarce and expensive and the effects of global warming become progressively evident, the scientific, business and...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

The link between carbohydrate crop and crude oil prices

14.06.2012 - Diversifying Feedstocks - In recent years, there has been a growing interest in manufacturing bio-based chemicals from the major carbohydrate crops via fermentation technologies as...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Bio-based Chemistry and Materials: A Level Playing Field

07.09.2011 - Realizing Potential -The production of bio-based chemicals and materials can create tens of thousands of new green jobs, increase resource efficiency and make a considerable...