Tag: bioteknologia

Smart Bioeconomy documentary series: Science news for junior high school and high school students

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The world needs scientists and engineers – now more than ever. Tackling climate change will…

Meet the Scientists of the Future Bioeconomy part 8: Capturing microplastics with nanocellulose

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Research scientist Ilona Leppänen at VTT Finland has developed a solution to the microplastics…

Meet the Scientists of the Future Bioeconomy part 7: New super material inspired by mantis shrimp club

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Nanokomposiitista valmistettu valkoinen hammaskruunu.

VTT researcher Dr. Pezhman Mohammadi and his research group have developed a new type of&…

Meet the Scientists of the Future Bioeconomy part 6: Bio-based coating for wood

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Brown lignin powder and water in a transparent glass.

Researchers turn a non-toxic residue into wood coating that resists abrasion, stain, and sunlight. Due&…

Meet the Scientists of the Future Bioeconomy part 5: Engineering fungal mycelium to produce leather without cows

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Light brown synthetic leather in a transparent Petri dish.

The fashion industry has a huge carbon footprint that is growing rapidly. In the NewLeather&…

Meet the Scientists of the Future Bioeconomy part 4: Searching for the genetic code of colors

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The colors we use to dye our clothes are a burden to the environment. The&…

Publication: Wood-Based Bioeconomy Solving Global Challenges

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Wood based bioeconomy solving global challenges.

The publication “Wood-Based Bioeconomy Solving Global Challenges”, written by top experts from companies, research institutes&…

Qvidja Kraft’s biomethanation method revolutionises efficiency and storage of bioenergy

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A swamp.

With this new method microbes obtained from swamps produce methane from hydrogen, carbon dioxide, biogas&…

Future food from your kitchen table

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Blueberries and CellPod food cells in a wooden cup.

Forget the shrivelled basils! How about a cloudberry or arctic bramble-smoothie with fresh ingredients grown&…