01.06.2023

Summer Special 2023 – 20 % discount on market and trend reports all around renewable carbon until 31 August 2023

After a successful Renewable Materials Conference 2023, covering all renewable carbon topics, nova-Institute is offering its reports around renewable carbon markets for a special price.

T...  Read more

12.05.2023

Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) 2023 – Call for Abstracts

Taking place on 28-29 November 2023 in Cologne, Germany, and online, the Advanced Recycling Conference will introduce the diversity of advanced recycling solutions and brings together stakeholders along the entire plastics value chain.

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03.05.2023

The Chemical and Plastics Industry Will Need to Replace 1 Gt of Fossil Carbon per Year with Renewable Carbon from Biomass, CO2 and Recycling to Net-Zero

The upcoming Renewable Materials Conference, 23-25 May in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) promises to be a one-of-a-kind event that provides a platform for showcasing the impressive achievements in the field of renewable materials. The conference will bring together exper...  Read more

02.05.2023

Smart Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) Technologies and Materials Defossilise the Economy

With a current capacity of over 1.3 million tonnes for CO2-based products and steadily growing demand, smart Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies are helping to establish CO2 as a renewable carbon feedstock. Many of these innovations have been introduced at the Conference on CO2-base...  Read more

20.04.2023

“Best CO2 Utilisation 2023” Innovation Award – Three winning CCU solutions open the road to transition away from fossil resources

Carbon dioxide is a renewable resource able to replace fossil carbon. CellCO2, Arkeon and Ultra-low Carbon Concrete showcase the versatility of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) solutions

More than 245 participants from 30 cou...  Read more

17.04.2023

The rise of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as a renewable carbon feedstock – More than 1.3 million tonnes capacity for CO2-based products already exist and are expected to at least quadruple by 2030

New report on the use of CO2 for chemicals, advanced fuels, polymers, proteins and minerals by nova-Institute – A deep and comprehensive insight into the evolving technologies, trends and the dynamically growing market of CO2 transformation and utilisation.

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23.03.2023

Six Materials Nominated for the Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023”

New materials will enable sustainable products in areas such as textiles, cosmetics, packaging, as well as elastic and biodegradable materials for a variety of applications. Participants at the “Renewable Materials Conference” will vote for the winners.

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14.03.2023

From Emission-made Shoes to Jet Fuels – Smart Innovations Make CO2 the Feedstock of the Future

The Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals announces six nominees for the innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2023”.

Smart innovations are helping to rewrite the story of CO2 by providing sustainable carbon sources th...  Read more

13.03.2023

Bacteria-Based Cellulose Fibre NullarborTM (“No Trees“) Wins “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023” Award Against Strong Competition

The collaboration between Nanollose (AU) and Birla Cellulose (IN) with tree-free lyocell from bacterial cellulose called Nullarbor™ is the winning cellulose fibre innovation 2023, followed by Renewcell (SE) cellulose fibres made from 100% textile waste, while Vybra...  Read more

28.02.2023

The Tech4Biowaste database: Getting biowaste conversion technologies out of the dark

The Tech4Biowaste database will be showcased online by its developers on 30 March 2023

The Tech4Biowaste database is the first and only open-source database for biowaste conversion technologies. At 10:00 CET on 30 March 2023, its creators will guide the audience through the database in ...  Read more

23.02.2023

New tailwind for renewable carbon plastics in EU policy?

nova-Institute’s take on the recently published EU proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation as well as the new policy framework for biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics 

The long-awaited proposals fo...  Read more

14.02.2023

The Future Sustainable Chemical and Materials Industry will be Based Entirely on Recycling, Biomass and CO2

From 23 to 25 May 2023, the brightest stars of renewable materials will meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany). More than 500 participants are expected to attend the "Renewable Materials Conference 2023" (www.renewable-materials.eu) – the meeting point for global leade...  Read more

09.02.2023

Gaining momentum – Bio-based polymers grow at a CAGR of 14% between 2022 and 2027

Report on the global bio-based polymer market 2022 – A deep and comprehensive insight into this dynamically growing market

The year 2022 was a promising year for bio-based polymers: Bio-based epoxy resin production is on the ri...  Read more

01.02.2023

Taking Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X to the next level – Final Program of the “Conference on CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023”

Leading international experts meet at one of the world’s key events on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X from 19-20 April 2023 in Cologne, Germany, and online. 

Besides biomass and recycling, CCU is one essen...  Read more

31.01.2023

From Fibre Production to Recycling and Policy – The Final Program of the Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023

International experts will discuss hot topics along the entire cellulose fibre value chain at the upcoming Cellulose Fibres Conference, 8–9 March 2023 in Cologne and online. 

How can the cellulose fibre industry contribute to ...  Read more

30.01.2023

Strengthening Bio-based Systems Through Concise Consumer Communication – The 3-CO Project

Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only

and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or [name of the granting authority]. Neither

the European Uni...  Read more

24.01.2023

Rewriting the Story of CO2 – Call for Innovations “Best CO2 Utilisation 2023”

Innovators in the field of carbon capture and utilisation are invited to present their breakthrough technology or product at the Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023. Applications for the CO2 Innovation Award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2023” are open until...  Read more

23.01.2023

Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023 – From Hygiene Products, Sustainability Improved Technologies to Cellulose from Textile Waste and Banana Production Waste

Six award nominees will present promising sustainable solutions for the industry in the field of cellulose fibres value chains. See their full potential displayed to a wide audience in Cologne (Germany), and online.

For the third...  Read more

11.01.2023

Submit Your Innovative Product now: The Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2023”

For the third time, a comprehensive award will be presented for the best renewable materials that can be produced either from biomass, directly via CO2 utilisation, or recycling. Award ceremony will take place at the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) in Cologne/Si...  Read more

06.01.2023

Erfolgreicher Abschluss des iMulch-Projektes – Einfluss landwirtschaftlicher Mulchfolien auf terrestrische Ökosysteme

iMulch untersuchte die Auswirkungen von Kunststoffen auf Organismen, Bodenfunktionen, Drainagesysteme und angrenzende Gewässer.

Kunststoffe gelangen auf direktem oder indirektem Wege auf und in Böden. Ein weit verbreitetes Eins...  Read more

15.12.2022

Leading international experts meet at one of the world’s key events on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X

On 19-20 April 2023 in Cologne, Germany, and online. The preliminary program of the “Conference on CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals 2023” is online. Take a look!

CCU is one essential pillar for the supply of renewable carbon b...  Read more

12.12.2022

Info: The Success Story of Cellulose Fibres Continues – First Peaks Into the Program of the Upcoming Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023 Available

The Presentations Will Introduce the Latest Development in the Sustainable Circular Industry. 8-9 March, 2023 in Cologne, Germany and Online

https://cellulose-fibres.eu

The commercial production of man-made cellulose fibres currently relies on ...  Read more

12.12.2022

The Success Story of Cellulose Fibres Continues – First Peaks Into the Program of the Upcoming Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023 Available

The Presentations Will Introduce the Latest Development in the Sustainable Circular Industry. 8-9 March, 2023 in Cologne, Germany and Online

The commercial production of man-made cellulose fibres currently relies on the use of di...  Read more

30.11.2022

New Business Directory: Renewable Carbon Companies (ReCaCo)

Find companies that already offer fossil carbon free products, made from biomass, CO2 and recycling

On 1 December 2022, nova-Institute (Germany) will launch a new business directory that lists companies, associations and institutes that offer products and services in the field of renewa...  Read more

29.11.2022

Countdown for abstracts: Only two weeks left to submit your abstract for the Renewable Materials Conference 2023 (RMC)

The brightest stars of Renewable Materials meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), 23-25 May 2023. The unique concept of presenting all renewable material solutions at one event hits the mark: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled are the only alternatives to fossil-based chemicals and materials www.rene...  Read more

29.11.2022

Monitoring the Bioeconomy – The BioMonitor Project

BioMonitor addresses the information gap in bioeconomy research by re-structuring existing data and modelling framework. After more than four years of great scientific collaboration, the 17 partners share their results.

Over the last twenty years, EU policy makers have prioritized the e...  Read more

22.11.2022

Recycling paths are best walked jointly: This year’s Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) showed the importance of collaboration

From dissolution to enzymolysis, gasification, pyrolysis, solvolysis, and thermal depolymerisation, ARC 2022 introduced the versatile and innovative landscape of advanced recycling solutions that reach way beyond conventional recycling. 

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02.11.2022

Winter special – 20 % discount on market and trend reports all around renewable carbon until 6th of January 2023

From advanced recycling technologies, over bio- and CO2-based chemicals, building blocks and polymers to specific polymer insights: Get the latest nova-Institute reports around renewable carbon markets for a special price

The portfolio of nova-Institute’s market reports covers all rel...  Read more

26.10.2022

More than just chemical recycling – Advanced recycling improves the synergies in the recycling sector

Recent developments in markets and policy clearly indicate a transformation and long-lasting change in the circular economy of plastics.

While the European Green Deal has set the overarching aim for the European Union, markets, big industrial players, emerging start-ups and everything i...  Read more

24.10.2022

Info: Only three weeks left for your abstract submission: Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023

8–9 March 2023 – hybrid event (on site and online), Cologne (Germany)

https://cellulose-fibres.eu

Now, in 2022, the European Commission has made the thorough transition towards sustainability and circularity for different industries and especia...  Read more

10.10.2022

Discover the diverse program of the Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC)

Be a part of the solution and discover the multiple pathways of advanced recycling

We are happy to present you a comprehensive program that gives all attendees the opportunity to gain deep insights into all recent recycling developments. Aside the talks we offer several opportunities fo...  Read more

05.10.2022

European bio-based industry turnover jumps to 814 billion Euro despite Brexit

The annual update of the Bio-based Industries Consortium’s (BIC) and nova-Institute’s report on Europe’s bio-based industries reveals that, despite significant changes in this year’s assessment due to Brexit, bio-based industries continue to grow, marking a total contribution of over 814...  Read more

29.09.2022

Making the most of sustainable biomass – certification schemes and labels developed in new EU research projects

nova-Institut GmbH announces its participation in two new HORIZON Europe projects – STAR4BBS and BIORECER – which both focus on the development of innovative certification schemes and labels for bio-based feedstock. 

Following a successful kick-off meeting in Berlin in September 20...  Read more

14.09.2022

BIORECER – Guidelines to strengthen current certification schemes for bio-based feedstock

Starting in September 2022, the new HORIZON Europe research project BIORECER aims to ensure the best possible environmental performance and traceability of biological feedstock used by bio-based industries. BIORECER will also assess the impact of current and adapted certification schemes on cons...  Read more

05.09.2022

Together we drive the evolution of the circular economy for plastics

First 10 speakers from leading and emerging companies confirmed – be part of the solution and submit your abstract by 30 September

Everything you ever want to know about advanced recycling technologies and renewable chemicals, building-blocks, monomers, and polymers based on recycling...  Read more

31.08.2022

New bio-based polymer PEF shows low CO2 footprint

The nova-Institute conducted a peer-reviewed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Avantium’s PEF (polyethylene furanoate) applications within the framework of the European PEFerence ...  Read more

12.07.2022

Native bast fibres for buses, boards and automotive equipment

Development of novel moisture-resistant natural fibre-reinforced composite for structural components in the DuroBast project

Native bast plants such as flax, hemp and nettle have been used for fibre production for centuries. Their fibres are characterised by a wide range of properties a...  Read more

06.07.2022

Summer Special – 20 % discount on market and trend reports all around renewable carbon until 31st of August 2022

After publishing the latest report on advanced recycling technologies, nova-Institute is offering their previous reports around renewable carbon markets for a special price!

The portfolio of nova-Institute’s market reports covers all relevant topics on renewable carbon. The reports di...  Read more

05.07.2022

The Biomass Utilisation Factor (BUF): A simple indicator to calculate circularity of biomass and bio-based products

nova-Institute publishes a novel indicator that enables to capture the circularity of biomass under consideration of both the cascading use principle and the efficiency of the biomass utilisation

The idea of transforming our economy from linear to circular has been visibly present and i...  Read more

29.06.2022

New trend and technology report: Mapping of advanced recycling technologies for plastics waste – providers, technologies, and partnerships

The report aims to clear up this jungle of information by providing a structured, overview and in-depth insight. It focusses on profiling more than 100 available advanced recycling technologies and related providers on 200 pages including 14 figures and one table. Target audiences are the chemic...  Read more

18.05.2022

Many advanced and proven solutions to replace fossil carbon in chemistry and materials already available

Electrochemical transformation of CO₂, a natural polymer for paper and cardboard coating and material-to-material molecular recycling of plastic waste are the winners of the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2022”

The unique "Renewable Materials Conference 2022", 10...  Read more

17.05.2022

Converting CO2 through electrochemistry – The WaterProof Project

Starting soon, the new research project WaterProof aims at closing the waste(water) carbon loop by creating a novel biorefinery concept converting CO2 emissions from urban waste treatment facilities into valuable green consumer-products. The objective is a technology resulting in a GHG reduction...  Read more

03.05.2022

CO2 Reduction Potential of the Chemical Industry through Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU)

Today, the production of chemicals and derived materials heavily relies on the use of fossil carbon. Industrial processes need hyd...  Read more

13.04.2022

Press release (DE/EN): Six Innovations are Nominated for the “Renewable Material of the Year 2022” Award

Participants at the “Renewable Materials Conference” will vote for the winners

One way to overcome the chemical industry's dependence on fossil fuels is to replace oil and gas with renewable carbon within the existing structures of the chemical industry. But it applies also to innov...  Read more

31.03.2022

Converting wastewater into bio-based polymer, essential oils, phenolic extracts and clean water: The AFTERLIFE project presents its results.

AFTERLIFE demonstrates a new way of wastewater treatment that simultaneously recovers compounds of interest while converting remaining organic matter into a high-volume added value bio-based polymer.

In the AFTERLIFE project, a research team of 14 project partners from seven ...  Read more

29.03.2022

Soap, proteins and highly complex molecules from CO2 – these are the winners of the "Best CO2 Utilisation 2022" innovation award

Large scale investments in CO2-based ethanol, methanol and aviation fuel are just around the corner – supporting climate protection and independence from fossil fuels. Participants of the "Conference on CO2-based Fuels & Chemicals 2022" elected the three innovation award winners. The award was...  Read more

10.03.2022

Umweltfreundliche Mulchfolien für die Landwirtschaft

Einladung zur Abschlusskonferenz des Projektes iMulch

Während Kunststoffe in maritimen Gewässern aktuell zahlreiche gesellschaftliche Akteure beschäftigen, finden Bodenbelastungen durch Kunststoffe in Äckern und Feldern durch landwirtschaftliche Folien bisher kaum Beachtung. Besonde...  Read more

09.03.2022

Six Carbon Capture and Utilisation technologies for a sustainable chemical and fuel production nominated for the innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2022”

Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2022 – Cologne (Germany) and online, hybrid conference, 23-24 March 2022

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) Innovations of the Year 2022: A lot of technologies are in place and in development to face the challenges of a sustainable chemica...  Read more

08.03.2022

PHAs: Tenfold increase in production capacity in sight in just six years

Market report “Mimicking Nature – The PHA Industry Landscape. Latest trends and 28 producer profiles” published

Natural PHAs are a class of materials that exist in nature for over millions of years. These materials are both bio-based and biodegradable, similar to other natural mat...  Read more

09.02.2022

Connecting fibres: The cellulose fibre industry impresses with innovation and vision

Cellulose Fibre Innovations of the Year: Carbon Fibres from Wood, Carbon-negative Virgin Fibres from Straw and Sustainable Menstruation Panties

The annual highlight of the industry is the International Conference on Cellulose Fibres in Cologne (www.cellulose-fibres.eu), where the latest...  Read more

19.01.2022

Unique equipment for biotechnological capture and conversion of CO2 into chemical building blocks developed in the BioRECO2VER project

CO2 as renewable carbon source

Carbon is the main element in numerous materials used in industrial processes and in our daily lives. It is currently mostly provided from fossil sources. But what if carbon could be used directly from CO2 emissions? Biotechnology shows particularly great ...  Read more

12.01.2022

Press Release (DE/EN): Cellulose fibres strengthen networks: The industry meets again in Cologne, Germany, and online

The annual highlight is the Cellulose Fibre Conference in Cologne on 2 and 3 February 2022, where the latest innovations will be showcased: from hygiene and textiles to ...  Read more

16.12.2021

Political Tailwind for Alternative Carbon Sources

More than 30 leading pioneers of the chemical and material sector welcome the latest political papers from Brussels, Berlin and Düsseldorf

The political situation for renewable carbon from biomass, CO2 and recycling for the defossilisation of the chemical and materials industry has beg...  Read more

06.12.2021

Pressemitteilung (DE): Mikrobielles Upcycling – Eine Lösung für die Verwertung von Mulchfolien?

Die deutsche Landwirtschaft verbraucht jährlich rund 1,1 Millionen Tonnen Kunststoff und verantwortet somit einen Anteil von 4,7 % des deutschen Gesamtverbrau...  Read more

06.12.2021

Press release (DE/EN): Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2022

Great submissions made the nomination for the Innovation Award difficult. All of them present promising sustainable solutions in the field of...  Read more

28.10.2021

The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) celebrates its first anniversary

Looking back at a successful first year with a tripled membership count and presenting clear goals and ambitions for the second year

After its launch on 20 September 2020, the RCI (www.renewable-carbon-initiative.com) is proud to celebrate its first anniversary this fall. The balance sh...  Read more

27.10.2021

Press Release (EN/DE): MeMBrane project ends after more than three years

The ERA CoBio funded MeMBrane project is drawing to a close at the end of this year and the team are reflecting on a successful project in difficult times.

At the kick off meeting in July 2018 the consortium from 9 institutions and 6 countries gathered in Birmingham, UK, with no one hav...  Read more

11.10.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): Does your innovation have what it takes for the innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2022”?

International Conference on Cellulose Fibres 2022, 2-3 February in Cologne, Germany and online – Call for Innovations – Six nominees will get the chance to present their unique products

The footsteps are big: in 2021, Stora Enso from Sweden won the innovation award, granted on the fir...  Read more

04.10.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): European bioeconomy robust as bio-based industry turnover jumps to 780 billion EUR

The bio-based industries continue their ascent marking a total contribution of 780 billion EUR, a notable increase of 30 billion EUR (+ 4%) compared to 2017. This represents a more than 20% increase compared to 2008 which is the earliest data taken into account in this series of reports by nova-I...  Read more

30.09.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): The winners of the last innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation” transformed CO2 into methanol, cleaning agents, plastic packaging or surfactants. What technology or product in the field of CCU have you developed?

nova-Institute and YNCORIS together with CO2 Value Europe are looking forward to your application for the innovation award "Best CO2 Utilisation 2022". The award will be granted at the well-established "Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals", 23–24 March 2022 in Cologne (hybrid event)

28.09.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): The answer to your hunt for renewable materials: The Renewable Materials Conference, 10–12 May 2022, Cologne, Germany (hybrid)

The unique concept of presenting all renewable material solutions at one event hits the mark: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled are the only alternatives to fossil-based chemicals and materials (www.renewable-materials.eu) 

Ready-to-use fossil-free sustainable material solutions with a l...  Read more

01.09.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN): The success story of cellulose fibres continues – plastic bans drive innovation

International Conference on Cellulose Fibres 2022, 2-3 February in Cologne, Germany and online – Call for Abstracts and Posters – 300 participants and 30 exhibitors are expected

Cellulose fibres are among the winners of the European 'Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD)', which has ...  Read more

31.08.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN): New BBI JU and EU Horizon 2020-Project PERFECOAT – High Performance Bio-based Functional Coatings for Wood and Decorative Applications

Project aims to develop and validate wood and decorative coatings with more than 25 % bio-based components

Achieving a climate-neutral Europe by 2050 requires the replacement of fossil-based material with bio-based material on a broad basis. Today, almost 1 million tonnes of paints and ...  Read more

26.08.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN): Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals 2022 – Call for Papers and Posters

More than 200 leading international experts in Carbon Capture and Carbon Utilisation (Power-to-X) together with 20 exhibitors are expected to attend the hybrid event on 23–24 March 2022, in Cologne, Germany (http://co2-chemistry.eu). Main topics of the conference are strategy & policy in CCU, r...  Read more

13.07.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE) New online presence for the content pages of the nova-Institute

As clear and colourful as the renewable carbon strategy

From the very beginning, there was a clear separation between the appearance of the nova-Institute and its services on www.nova-institute.eu and the content pages of the nova-Institute, which have enjoyed high visitor numbers for yea...  Read more

07.07.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN): Challenging the classical view of yeast tolerance to alcohol

Contrarily to the established hypothesis that cell membranes should be rigid to resist high concentrations of ethanol, an outstandingly tolerant yeast presents a more fluid plasma membrane structure, according to a study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology.

Researchers fro...  Read more

24.06.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN): VITO optimises CO2 conversion in the European-funded BioRECO2VER project

Industrial point sources of CO2 are well suited for carbon capture & utilisation applications, in short CCU. The conversion of greenhouse gases into added value (base) chemicals can take place in biological processes. With a brand new, unique high-pressure fermenter, VITO is researching how these...  Read more

17.06.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): A tax on fossil carbon is more effective for a carbon border adjustment mechanism than a tax on CO2 emissions

Experts from the German nova-Institute present a tool for elegantly pricing the true cause of global warming

In light of increased efforts towards climate neutrality by 2050, the European Union (EU) is working on the implementation of a so-called carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM),...  Read more

10.06.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): Minimising investment risks in renewable chemistry

The nova-institute in Germany offers tailor-made and single client studies to reduce the risk of wrong decisions. And it helps to find the best solutions for the use of renewable carbon sources.

There is currently a lot of interest in renewable and green chemistry, bio-based chemistry, CO...  Read more

07.06.2021

PRESS RELEASE (DE/EN): For which plastic products is biodegradation a viable end-of-life option?

The final report including comprehensive fact sheets of 25 applications is now available online in German and English.

The BioSinn project found products and applications for which biodegradation at the end-of-life is a real option. 25 fact sheets answer technical and regulatory questions...  Read more

27.05.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN): Computational models of cell factories for a sustainable future

Horizon 2020 Industrial Biotechnology project CHASSY demonstrates the use of digital tools in making microbial cell factories a more viable option for the bioeconomy.

Genome-scale metabolic models (GEMs) are an established tool for systematic analyses of metabolism for a wide variety of o...  Read more

25.05.2021

PRESS RELEASE (DE/EN): Summer Special at the nova-Institute: 20 % discount on all market and trend reports starting now, until 31 August 2021

The nova-Institute's market and trend reports are considered the benchmark reports fo...  Read more

20.05.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): Winners of the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2021”: A chair made from hemp fibres and bio-resin, PET bottles made from enzymatically recycled textile waste and CO2-based household cleaners

The new concept of the Renewable Materials Conference generated an outstanding response: 420 participants witnessed a firework of innovations of non-fossil material solutions and voted for the winners of the innovation award

For the first time, the nova-Institute presented highlights and ...  Read more

18.05.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN): The need for bio-based carbon in a sustainable future – Studies on support to R&I policy in the area of bio-based products and services

“Carbon Economy” project illustrates the role of bioeconomy in a low fossil carbon economy for Europe, today and in the future.

Carbon is the basis for a multitude of processes on our planet, many of them as parts of human economic activities. However, in a time, when “decarbonisati...  Read more

05.05.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE) How to meet the global need for carbon as a feedstock in the chemical and derived materials sector in the future?

The chemical sector has a long-lasting and increasing demand for carbon that is embedded in its products. Today, 450 million tonnes of carbon are contained in chemicals and polymers, mostly sourced from fossil resources. The free report “Turning off the Tap for Fossil Carbon”, shows how the ...  Read more

29.04.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): Three advanced recycling technologies, a CO2-based cleaner, plant leather and a hemp chair are nominated for the innovation award "Renewable Material of the Year 2021"

For the first time: All fossil-free material solutions in one competition at the unique "Renewable Materials Conference". Six innovations were nominated from 36 submissions. The conference participants will choose the winner.

The choice was harder than ever for the advisory board of the...  Read more

21.04.2021

PRESSEMITTEILUNG (DE/EN): Bei welchen Kunststoffprodukten ist der biologische Abbau eine sinnvolle End-of-Life-Option?

Das Projekt BioSinn fand Produkte und Anwendungen, für die biologischer Abbau am Lebensende eine echte Option darstellt. 25 Steckbriefe beantworten für jede Anwendung technische und regulatorische Fragen. Auch das Marktvolumen dieser Anwendungen wurde geschätzt: Es sind in Deutschland etwa 170...  Read more

19.04.2021

PRESSEMITTEILUNG (DE/EN): iMulch: Neun Kriterien zur Charakterisierung von Mikro- und Makroplastik in Böden

Das Thema Plastikmüll ist inzwischen in allen gesellschaftlichen Debatten angekommen. Allerdings findet die Verschmutzung des Ökosystems Boden immer...  Read more

24.03.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): “Best CO2 Utilisation 2021”: The three winners of the innovation award are turning CO2 into methanol, cleaners, plastic packaging or surfactants

CO2 has become famous in a sad way. Carbon Recycling International from Iceland, LanzaTech from USA and Covestro from Germany transform it into usable raw materials. 

More than 180 participants from 24 countries followed the 41 speakers online. Experts from industry and science present...  Read more

18.03.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): Bio-based Naphtha and Mass Balance Approach – Status & Outlook, Standards & Certification Schemes

New report on alternative, non-fossil naphtha with the first comprehensive overview of technology, producers, plants and users

Bio-based naphtha has been available on the market for a few years now. In Europe, about 150,000 tonnes are already used annually, mainly for polymer production. ...  Read more

11.03.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN): Mr Climate Change and the Beastly Yeast

With restricted access to the labs in 2020, the scientists of the MeMBrane project have produced a children’s book about the SuperYeast citizen science project

As the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the project plans to investigate microbial membranes and develop improved strains for biotechn...  Read more

08.03.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): Renewable Materials Conference 2021 – A unique concept that covers all renewable materials solutions in one event

Program already available – application period for the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2021” still open! The conference will take place as an online event.

Which renewable materials are solutions that meet the needs of future societies? As a response to this challen...  Read more

25.02.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): How to utilise CO2? The nominees for the innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2021” have the answers!

Carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) is one of the most obvious solutions to further reduce CO2 emissions, but it is yet still hardly exploited. However, these six nominated technologies turn CO2 into value: ethanol, methanol, polyols, surfactants or syngas – the audience will choose the winner...  Read more

03.02.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): Stora Enso from Sweden wins the innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2021” with new cellulose foam for packaging

They are followed by Kelheim Fibres from Germany with high-quality hygiene products made of cellulose and Metsä Spring from Finland with an innovative cellulose fibre production process

Yesterday, the overall 190 participants of the 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres (CCF),...  Read more

28.01.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as Chemical Feedstock for Polymers – already nearly 1 million tonnes production capacity installed!

Completely revised and extended third version of nova’s technology and trend report “Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as Chemical Feedstock for Polymers – Technologies, Polymers, Developers and Producers” available

The nova report addresses the polymer industry, brands, technology scouts, inv...  Read more

28.01.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): For the first time: Growth rate for bio-based polymers with 8 % CAGR far above overall polymer market growth

Report on the global bio-based polymer market 2020 – A deep and comprehensive insight into this dynamic market

The year 2020 was a promising year for bio-based polymers: Sold out PLA in 2019 has led to the installation of increased capacities, PE and PP made from bio-based naphtha are b...  Read more

25.01.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): Doctoral student of the BioRECO2VER project wins the Green Talents Award from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research!

Laura Rovira Alsina is doctoral student in Water Science and Technology from University of Girona (Spain) and is working in the EU-funded BioRECO2VER project focusing on bio-electrochemical systems for the conversion of CO2 into chemical building blocks under thermophilic conditions.

The ...  Read more

20.01.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): Huge market potential for CBD and other cannabinoids – how best to produce them?

Cannabis removed from the UN prohibition schedule and CBD not considered as a narcotic drug – Two major decisions to drive further research to explore the full potential of one of the major and longest established medicinal plantsThe new report "Production of Cannabinoids via Extraction, Chemic...  Read more

19.01.2021

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): Cellulose fibres are virtually miracle materials – Almost endless possibilities and high market growth due to great demand!

2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, 2–3 February (online event) – Cellulose fibres have a wide range of applications that are increasingly expanding. The markets are driven by technological developments and political framework conditions, especially bans and restrictions on plas...  Read more

14.12.2020

PRESS RELEASE (DE/EN): Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2021: One of six nominated new technologies or applications will be awarded this title!

From cellulose foam for packaging over plastic-free menstrual pads to EMI shielding materials, the nominated six applications can help build a sustainable economy. 

For the first time ever, the innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year” will be granted to the innovat...  Read more

24.11.2020

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): nova-Institute’s Winter Special – 20 % discount on all market and trend reports till 8 January 2021

From technologies over building blocks and polymers to fine chemicals: Get the latest and upcoming reports on bio- and CO2-based and recycling markets for a special price

nova-Institute’s market and trend reports are considered the leading reports in their specific sectors. They have be...  Read more

05.11.2020

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE) New market and technology report: Chemical Recycling – Status, Trends, and Challenges – Technologies, Sustainability, Policy and Key Players

nova’s new market and technology report „Chemical Recycling – Status, Trends, and Challenges” is addressed to the chemical and plastic industry, brands, technology scouts, investors, and policy makers. On 190 pages the report provides information around chemical recycling including 21 fig...  Read more

28.10.2020

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE): A new era begins: The Renewable Materials Conference, Cologne and online, 18–20 May 2021

Featuring a unique concept to present all sustainable and renewable material solutions at one event: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled www.renewable-materials.eu 

There is a growing market demand for advanced and ready-to-use sustainable material solutions with a low carbon footprint –...  Read more

19.10.2020

PRESS RELEASE (EN/DE) For the first time the innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year” will be granted at the “2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres”, 2–3 February 2021, Cologne (Germany)

The conference will be held as hybrid event – as physical meeting in which an online audience also participates

The innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year” will be granted to the innovative cellulose fibre industry for the development of new technologies and applic...  Read more

01.10.2020

PRESS RELEASE (DE/EN): Biology is an important science discipline to better understand the world we live in

By publishing a catchy and informative music video, the MeMBrane project aims to improve the public perception of biology as a scientific discipline and wants to motivate students to choose biology as their course of studies.

The overall aim of the MeMBrane project is to improve the toler...  Read more

30.09.2020

PRESS RELASE (EN/DE): The future of the chemical and plastics industry: Renewable Carbon

nova-Institute publishes a comprehensive background paper on renewable carbon: definition, strategy, measures and potential. The twelfth edition in the nova-Paper series outlines the cornerstones of the transition from fossil carbon to renewable carbon for all organic chemicals and materials. <...  Read more

17.09.2020

PRESS RELEASE (DE/EN): You are an innovator in CO2 utilisation or you have developed pioneer technologies to capture or convert CO2 into fuels or chemicals? Join us and apply for the innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2021”

nova-Institute and YNCORIS, together with the co-organiser CO2 Value Europe will award a prize to innovative products and technologies in the field of Carbon Capture and Carbon Utilisation (Power-to-X) at the “9th Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals”.

Capturing CO2 from ambien...  Read more

08.09.2020

PRESS RELEASE (DE/EN): Results of seven years of market research published

Since 2013, nova-Institute has been investigating the pricing of bio-based products in various projects. Are there green premium prices for these products? How high are ...  Read more

07.09.2020

PRESS RELEASE (DE/EN): Bioeconomy worth 2.4 trillion EUR to the European economy as bio-based industries mark sizeable jump in turnover and bio-based share in chemical reaches record high of 15%

Bioeconomy worth 2.4 trillion EUR to the European economy as bio-based industries mark sizeable jump in turnover and bio-based share of chemicals reaches record high of 15%

The often-underrated bio-based industries continue their ascent marking a total contribution of 750 billion EUR to...  Read more

02.09.2020

PRESS RELEASE (DE/EN): Chemical industry on the pathway to renewable carbon

This summer the first survey on renewable carbon in the chemical industry was conducted. 20 to 25% of the carbon supply is already renewable.

For years, the chemical industry has been successfully reducing the carbon footprint of their products by increasing efficiency and utilising ren...  Read more