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📣 [Breaking News] New Nature Magazine publication confirms CARBIOS’ expertise in enzymatic degradation of plastic. CARBIOS and TBI - Toulouse Biotechnology Institute, Bio & Chemical Engineering publish groundbreaking article that demonstrates complete disintegration and biodegradation of enzyme-embedded PLA in home-compost conditions faster than certification timeframe requirements. 🌱 This new publication in Nature, widely regarded as the most influential scientific journal, comes in addition to the 2020 publication on enzymatic depolymerization of PET, reinforcing CARBIOS’ leadership in enzymatic engineering and industrial solutions. Alain Marty, Chief Scientific Officer: "A publication in Nature is an especially proud moment for all the contributing teams, notably recognition from peers in the scientific community. Developing an efficient enzyme that can withstand the 170°C needed to introduce it into PLA is an outstanding scientific feat! Our previous article published in Nature in 2020 was pivotal in bringing our PET biorecycling technology to the world stage. We are very excited by the enhanced visibility of CARBIOS’ unique biodegradation technology brought by this publication, as it offers a practical and scalable approach to various industrial PLA-based packaging applications." Click here to read the article: https://lnkd.in/gFtG5h9n #Biotech #innovation #science #biodegradation #RD #enzymes

I was asked today, "What's the best part about being an independent professional?" The answer is simple: The opportunity to work with organizations like CARBIOS. A brief diversion to understand what you're looking at in the press release below. The company has developed an enzyme that, when mixed into PLA before it's extruded/shaped/molded into their final form, will allow that plastic to biodegrade into compost within a matter of weeks in commercially available facilities. There's much more to it than that, but that's the big idea. This is a **game-changing** #innovation. I respect the earnestness of #environmental activists; I think their heart is in the right place, but often, their solutions are (at best) wishful thinking. Case in point, in our rush to demonize plastics, we forget how utterly transformative they've been to our lives—improving the human condition in myriad ways. Unfortunately, plastics have very real downsides and long-term costs. We must mitigate and eliminate those downsides, while retaining the benefits plastics can offer. Companies like CARBIOS are developing ways to rethink our relationship with polymers, changing the cost/benefit equation in humanities favor. Is this enzyme the "magic bullet" that will solve all our environmental challenges? Of course, not. But Nature Magazine seems to think it's a big deal, and I agree. This represents the kind of hard work and creative thinking that will form a key part of the #sustainability mix into the future. In a world that could sure use a little hope, this is a worthy inclusion. Stuart MacDonald

Processes upscale at BIOMAT The Project Partners have been researching and testing different solutions towards a better and #greener future. Under BIOMAT’s Pilot Line 9, our partner Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) up-scaled the phenolation of lignin to 10 L, achieving a 50-fold volume increase and a 3-fold concentration increase from the lab scale. This resulted in an impressive yield of nearly 300 g of phenolated lignin per batch! This process confers the #biomass enhanced reactivity with polymeric matrices, marking significant progress in our mission to develop #sustainable lignocellulosic fillers for PU foams, adhesives, and internal adhesion promoters. The water-borne reaction, the non-toxic products and the use of natural compounds as substrates help us achieve greener and more eco-friendly solutions for high impact sectors, including construction and automotive #industry. Stay tuned for more updates from BIOMAT at: https://lnkd.in/emXwPHK

📢 As one of the final deliverables of the #BioSPRINT project, we prepared selected industrial case studies for publication that present three BioSPRINT #biorefinery concepts including their different processing steps and applied #intensification technologies. ⚙️📊   Also, insight into key #markets and #stakeholders as well as #opportunities and #challenges for the BioSPRINT technology are described and the next steps for an eventual implementation are highlighted.   👉 Find the Deliverable on the BioSPRINT website: https://lnkd.in/en5Jbhzy   #CBEimpact #biobased #circulareconomy #hemicellulose #dsp #bioproducts #sustainability AEP Polymers, ANALISIS-DSC, DECHEMA, eBOS, Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology, ifeu - Institut für Energie- und Umweltforschung Heidelberg gGmbH , IRIS Technology Solutions, Kemijski inštitut - National Institute of Chemistry, Maturus Optimi, Newcastle University, Prefere Resins, University of Oulu, UPM Biochemicals

On my way to Rotterdam for EFIB23, Industrial Biotechnology for a Sustainable and Resilient Global Europe. Join my colleague Steve Thomas as he explores the innovations that can unlock biomanufacturing’s true potential. See you there! #EFIB2023 #biotechnology #bioeconomy #bioinnovation #biomanufacturing https://hubs.li/Q024PWTp0

Welcome back to #FLEXIWednesdays! This week, we're excited to introduce you to the biotechnological alternatives that are transforming fatty amine production. 🌱 Why Biotechnological Alternatives? 🌱 Traditional methods for producing fatty amines, such as the nitrile route that we introduced last week, come with significant environmental and operational drawbacks. #Biotechnological alternatives offer a sustainable and efficient solution. ⚙️ Key Advantages of Biotechnological Methods ⚙️        🔸Mild Conditions: Biotechnological processes operate under mild conditions, reducing energy consumption and making the process safer and more #sustainable.        🔸High Selectivity: Enzymes used in biotechnological methods provide high selectivity, resulting in purer products and less waste. 🔸Sustainability: These methods minimize the use of toxic chemicals and reduce environmental impact, aligning with global #sustainability goals. 🧬 FLEXIZYME’s Role in Biotechnological Innovation 🧬 FLEXIZYME aims to pioneer a comprehensive biotechnological platform for fatty amine production. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and addressing current limitations, we are paving the way for sustainable industrial applications. 🔧 Technological Integration 🔧 🔸 Enzyme Engineering: Developing robust #enzymes tailored for industrial use. 🔸 Machine Learning: Leveraging data to optimize processes and improve outcomes. 🔸 Reactor Design: Innovating reactors for better #efficiency and control. Join us on this journey as we explore how #FLEXIZYME is making biotechnological advancements accessible and beneficial for various industries! 📢 Follow us for weekly updates every Wednesday until the end of 2024! 📢 This project has received funding by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) under Grant Agreement No 101157528. ITENE | Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant | Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) | CluBE-Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia | Coreysa | CSIC | ENCO Engineering and Consulting srl | GECCO Biotech | LAVANTIA | LIPSA | National Technical University of Athens IPSEN Industrial Process Systems Engineering Unit | Process Design Center | ROELMI HPC - Società benefit | Syensqo | University of Groningen | Università di Pisa | VOION LAND PRODUCTS #FLEXIZYME #FattyAmines #Biotechnology #Sustainability #Innovation #EnzymeEngineering #MachineLearning #ReactorDesign #Industry #Transition

🚀level up🚀 I have recently completed the "Introduction to Industrial Process" course from the Technical University of Denmark. I have delved deep into the art and science of fermentation processes 🍃, explored the diverse types of bioreactors 🧪, mastered sterilization techniques 🧼, and gained hands-on expertise in both upstream and downstream processing 🔄. These newfound skills not only fuel my passion for innovation but also empower me to make impactful contributions in the biotechnology and industrial process sectors. I am excited to embark on this journey and apply my knowledge to drive real-world advancements 🚀.#ContinuousLearning #Biotechnology #IndustrialProcesses

IQF Tunnels are used for more than just food processing! Check out our latest blog "How IQF Tunnels Are Utilized in the Bioengineering and Biotech Industry" https://hubs.li/Q02S3hc_0 #Blog #IQFTunnels #IndividualQuickFreeze #Bioengineering #Biotech #LightReading #FoodProcessing #IndustrialRefrigeration #IndustrialEquipment #Genemco #Equipment #CellularStructure #IQFtechnology #Freeze #BlogPost

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  The kick-off meeting of the European project ROBUSTOO "Robust industrial biocatalysts with peroxygenase, phenol-oxidase or furfuryl-oxidase activities from bacterial and fungal hosts" (HORIZON-CL6-2023-CIRCBIO-01-101135119), coordinated by Dr Susana Camarero (CIB-CSIC), was held at the CIB Margarita Salas (Madrid, Spain) on 17-18 January. The meeting was attended by representatives of the 10 partners forming the project consortium: four biotech companies MetGen (Finland), bisy (Austria), InnoSyn and Gecco (Netherlands), the consultancy Consorzio Italbiotec (Italy), a technology centre FCBA (France), and four Spanish research groups belonging to the Autonomous University of Barcelona, the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre, and two CSIC institutes, IRNAS and CIB. ROBUSTOO aims to capitalize on the results of previous EU-funded projects that demonstrated the applicability of three oxidative enzymes, namely non-specific peroxygenases (UPOs), laccases and hydroxymethylfurfural oxidases (HMFOs), to provide novel and more environmentally-friendly production of bio-based chemicals and materials. To exploit their full industrial potential, ROBUSTOO will carry out the large-scale production and development of new robust enzymes adapted to demanding industrial application conditions. The new biotransformations to be demonstrated in the project represent breakthrough biotechnological solutions for: (i) the conversion of industrial lignins into bio-based material components using laccases, increasing the commercial value of existing lignin products; (ii) the production of intermediate and fine chemicals, difficult to achieve by chemical synthesis, through regio/stereoselective oxygenations of lipophilic substrates with UPOs; and (iii) the synthesis of plastic polymer building-blocks using HMFOs, as a sustainable alternative to chemical catalytic processes.   Funded by European Union ID 101135119