The U.S. Forest Service just released a report about bringing more nanocellulose to market. Cellulosic nanomaterials (or nanocellulose) are tiny structural building blocks derived from woody biomass (like trees). They have great potential for conversion to many new products. Increased nanocellulose production could lead to job growth and help restore some American forests. The report, Cellulose Nanomaterials…
Read MoreToday in Washington, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is delaying finalization of the long-awaited 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Renewable Volume Obligations until 2015. From EPA’s statement, “Today EPA is announcing that it will not be finalizing 2014 applicable percentage standards under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program before the end of 2014. In…
Read MoreSolaplast, based out of Meridian, Mississippi, just opened a facility to make plastic out of algae, creating over 100 jobs. Solaplast is taking algae waste from biofuel companies, algae that grows in clean waterway — even algae from catfish farmers as its feedstock. Read more and watch a video here. More Solaplast news here from…
Read MoreAccording to Reuben Hudson, a postdoctoral fellow in Chemistry at Colby College, taking a post-oil view of the world means a lot more than just solving our energy dilemma. Read his recent Opinion in the Bangor Daily News here.
Read MoreHigh-performing biobased materials are showing up everywhere – from soda bottles to sneakers, tires, and yoga pants. According to a recent article in Chemical & Engineering News, Biobased Polymers, the reach of biobased materials into consumer products has expanded thanks to years of engineering work and corporate determination. Small start-ups and large corporations alike are increasingly…
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