Bio-based materials and chemicals (BBMC) often suffer from a bad reputation, universally thought to be of poorer quality or more expensive than their traditional petroleum-based counterparts. While this perception is largely undeserved (more on that below), the checkered history of the BBMC space...
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Analyst Insight | February 11, 2022
It is no longer a hypothetical nor a pipe dream — LanzaTech's CO2‑derived chemicals have begun to make their way onto the market in consumer products, with new fragrance products slated to reach stores in the next few months. The fragrances are produced by multinational beauty company Coty and ... Not part of subscription
News Commentary | January 27, 2022
The two partners announced their ambitions to bring to market significant volumes of biobased hexamethylene diamine (HMDA), an important chemical for nylon production as well as Covestro's polyurethane coatings and adhesives. To date, a handful of startups have tried, but all have failed to develop ... Not part of subscription
Analyst Insight | January 28, 2022
Innovation is essential in our transition to a circular economy, and what better way is there to track innovation trends than patent applications? The European Patent Office published a report on global patent trends in recycling, circular design, and alternative plastics in October 2021. We ... Not part of subscription