BioProduct Blog

Ohio FFA and BioProducts

obichall — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:10:42 +0000

After a successful introduction of cool bioproducts during six FFA Camps this summer, this agricultural education student organization is excited about the new agricultural career opportuntities in the chemical and polmer industries. Teacher training, school-based workshops, bioproducts demonstrations, and even an OBIC Facebook page will likely be developing in the not too distant future. If you would like to join in the cause of helping students learn more about the making and/or using bioproducts, please contact us at OBIC! We are especially interested in learning of companies with bioproducts that we can showcase with high school students.

Winners of Bioplastics Awards 2008 are revealed – Plastics & Rubber Weekly

obichall — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:27:40 +0000

Plastics & Rubber Weekly, UK - Dec 4, 2008
The New Zealand-based research partnership Biopolymer Network has developed a simple and cost effective process for producing low density expanded PLA …

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Bioproduct Blogging

obichall — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:50:06 +0000

A Blog is the latest component of the Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center website. Via this blog, we strive to capture news stories relevant to the agricultural, chemical, and polymer industries. Research scientists and government officials will also have quick access to timely topics in areas such as biobased feedstocks, processing technologies, and regional strategies. Please feel free to comment on these stories and help guide the future of the developing bioproduct industry.

About Lignin

obichall — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:43:47 +0000

Lignin is an organic substance binding the cells, fibres and vessels which … Lignin contains both hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups. …

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NE biotech alliance gathers for 1st time – Providence Business News

obichall — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:05:33 +0000

NE biotech alliance gathers for 1st time
Providence Business News, RI - Nov 17, 2008
Biotechnology industry trade groups, companies, academic institutions and other organizations from across the region banded together today to establish the …

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Bioplastics Market To Reach 1.2 B lbs By 2012, But Improvements Needed – Environmental Leader

obichall — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:43:33 +0000

Environmental Leader

Environmental Leader, CO - Nov 24, 2008
Bioplastics are made from biopolymers which are living green cells. Unlike hydrocarbon polymers, biopolymers can be broken down by microorganisms and …

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MBI research extended – Lansing State Journal

obichall — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:29:41 +0000

MBI research extended
Lansing State Journal, MI - 11 hours ago
A division of one of the world’s largest chemical companies has extended a research program with Lansing-based MBI International to further develop a new …

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