NNFCC Renewable Chemicals and Materials News Update: February 2012
Every two months, NNFCC's Level 2 members receive a tailored selection of the current news most pertinent to their sector, this update relates to renewable chemicals and materials. Our story of the month looks at the predicted growth of the bio-based chemicals and materials markets.
| Author | Dr Adrian Higson and Dr John Williams, NNFCC |
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| Published | 08 Feb 2012 |
| Industry | Bio-based Products |
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This content is provided as a service to our level 2 and 3 members
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As well as the usual in-depth news analysis,the update also includes information on key price indicators, scientific reviews and conferences.
To download click on the link above. This months featured stories include:
- Total and Amyris to work together on renewable fuels
- UK biotech company Green Biologics merges with US biofuel specialists Butylfuel
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Rivertop Renewables bio-based products to aid de-icing on US roads
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ZeaChem begins core facility operations and is selected for USDA load guarantee
- Showa Denko selects Myriant as its supplier of high-purity bio-succinic acid
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Coca-Cola to make 100 per cent plant based plastic bottles
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ADM end bioplastics joint venture with Metabolix
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BASF invest $30M in Renmatix cellulosic sugar technology
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Successful start-up of a PLA plant with innovative Sulzer technology
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Dow and Teknor Apex announce collaboration agreement for broad range of flexible vinyl applications
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Arkema acquires Hipro Polymers & Casda Biomaterials to strengthen its position in bio-based PA
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UK and Norway announce £2.2 million research programme on biochemicals
- NNFCC publish map of UK bioenergy, biofuels and biomaterials facilities
More information, please contact:
Dr Adrian Higson
Head of Biorefining
Tel:+44 (0)1904 435182
a.higson@nnfcc.co.uk
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