Dec 11, 2020 · Here I have selected six products that are now on the market, highlighting the underlying technologies and projecting forward to the future that can be expected over the next ten years. “The time...

Nov 18, 2021 · This second wave reached its zenith when further advances in biotechnology collided with high prices for fossil-based chemical feedstock (oil, gas) and dot-com-era excitement in the mid-2000s, driving a boom in cleantech and biotech investments focused on commodity biofuels and biomaterials.

Biotechnology for Sustainable Materials is an open access, peer-reviewed journal featuring all aspects of biotechnology aimed at the production of sustainable and renewable materials.

Bio-based materials encompass a diverse range of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites derived from natural resources. This data-driven report provides insights into the top use cases of biomaterials based on the analysis of 746 innovative biomaterials startups and technologies.

Biological materials are natural biocompatible materials that comprise a whole or a part of a living structure or biomedical device that performs, augments, or replaces a natural function. Biological materials are most often engineered for medical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical applications.

Conversion of industrial production to the use of renewable resources will require abundant and inexpensive raw materials. The three potential sources of such materials are agricultural and forest crops and biological wastes (e.g., wood residue or corn stover).

Innovative science companies are expanding the range of biologically manufactured materials that can be used in industries such as food, automotive and cosmetics. The pace of development is...

Biotech Materials Offers premium leather alternative solutions for the fashion market, interior design and the automobile industry by using innovative production and ethical sourcing of plant-based material.

Dec 1, 2024 · Biomaterials are generally categorized based on the characteristics of the materials they consist of, including polymeric materials, biomaterials, biopolymers, ceramic materials, and certain active metals and their composites. These substances are also divided into groups according to how they react or provoke living tissue [2].

May 27, 2024 · Biotechnological innovations play a pivotal role in developing materials derived from renewable sources or repurposed waste, aligning with the principles of sustainability. Biotechnology facilitates the production of plant- and microbe-based biopolymers, bioplastics, and other biomaterials with enhanced environmental credentials.