Podcasts about Lignin

Today, you'll learn about a more sustainable jet fuel made from trees, how a new process allows you to 3D print glass, and why feeding coral reefs might save them from heat stress. Plant Jet Fuel “New continuous reaction process can help turn plant waste into sustainable aviation fuel.” by Seth Truscott. 2024. “Lignin-based jet fuel and its blending effect with conventional jet fuel.” by Zhibin Yang, et al. 2022. “A simultaneous depolymerization and hydrodeoxygenation process to produce lignin-based jet fuel in continuous flow.” by Adarsh Kumar, et al. 2024. 3D-Printed Glass “How Do You 3D Print Glass?” by Rachel Berkowitz. 2024. “Volumetric heating in digital glass forming.” by Luis Deutsch-Garcia, et al. 2024. Feeding Coral “Feeding coral reefs can aid their recovery from bleaching events.” by Tatyana Woodall. 2024. “Ocean acidification does not prolong recovery of coral holobionts from natural thermal stress in two consecutive years.” by Kerri L. Dobson, et al. 2024. “NOAA confirms 4th global coral bleaching event.” NOAA. 2024. Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2 – Coming to you from the Summit Responsible Solutions Studios,  Garden expert, Teresa Watkins describes her trip to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, private gardens, and nurseries. New Zone Envy plants that Teresa is going to trial. Dirty Word of the Day is Lignin. What to plant and do in your landscape for September. Garden topics include Peace Lily flowering, is it St. Augustine grass or an invasive weed, can Shell Gingers be cut right now, perennial peanut, trimming bougainvillea, and more. https://bit.ly3c1f5x7 Sign up for Teresa's monthly gardening newsletter, “In Your Backyard” where you can read Teresa's what to do in your landscape tips, Landscape Malpractice: How to know when to fire your landscaper,” Teresa's Design Tips; and more. https://bit.ly/2YRBbsT  Join Teresa in Philadelphia for a magical tour March 7th – 10th 2025.  Check out Art in Bloom Garden Tours for more information!  Graphic credit: Teresa Watkins   Listen every Saturdays from 7am - 9am EST on WFLA- Orlando. Call in with your garden questions and text messages on 1-888.455.2867 and 23680, Miss the live broadcast? Listen on Audioboom podcast 24/7. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7   #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #WNDB #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #Deland #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #podcast #syndicated #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow 

The WoodCAST goes international! In this first english episode, I speak with Prof. Orlando Rojas from the University of British Columbia (UBC) about his mission to make science more impactful.  We also talk about emerging carbon capture technologies based on renewable materials. This episode was recorded on the 9th of October 2023.Support the Show.Anyone who would like to support the WoodCAST

All plants would be green slime growing sideways along the ground if it wasn't for lignin– True!  Find out more in our latest podcast covering everything from the good, the bad and the ugly about lignin. Learn how lignin impacts overall quality of ruminant feeds, and how feed management decisions change how animals process and digest lignin in their day-to-day diets. Find out how the lignin content of feeds changes with feed type and feed management, and what you can do to reduce intake of lignin in the diet of your sheep, cattle, deer or goats to improve animal productivity. Here's where to find the key sections in this our latest podcast talking all things ruminant nutrition. 0.51 Defining lignin 2.00 Just what does lignin mean for sheep, beef, deer and goats? 4.55 Lignin and plant cell walls – holding hands 7.10 If it weren't for lignin, where would plants be? 7.30 How lignin messes with feed quality for animals 9.50 Plant cell contents aren't bothered by lignin – why not? 10.35 Lignin, feed digestibility and MJME 12.45 How high is high? Interpreting lignin results as part of feed test results 13.55 Lignin alongside NDF, NDFd, and ADF 15.10 “Book value” lignin results for common New Zealand feeds 17.00 Do zero lignin feeds exist? 17.30 Lignin content of some common “dry” byproduct feeds 20.25 Lignin and NZ pastures 23.30 Plant maturity influences lignin content 26.15 Weather, pasture and forage crops and lignin 31.20 Managing pastures for reduced lignin content 34.05 Plant breeding and lignin, including BMR forages

Flame Retardant Could Be Made From Discarded Cocoa HusksOn cocoa farms around the world, cocoa beans are pulled from their pods, and the hard husks are discarded, leaving 20 million tons of plant waste to biodegrade and potentially harm future crops. These husks are a source of lignin, a substance that gives plants their rigidity. It's extremely abundant—but often wasted.A new study published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering found that the lignin processed from leftover cocoa pod husks could have a new use as an ingredient in flame retardant.“Lignin is pretty special, as it is very soluble in organic solvents,” said study co-author Dr. Nicholas Westwood, a professor of chemistry and chemical biology at St. Andrews University in Scotland, in an email. This means lignin can be chemically manipulated to create a number of useful substances relatively easily.Because of lignin's malleability, Westwood and his coauthors were able to add a flame-retardant molecule to the processed substance, and found that the modification increased its already naturally high ability to smother flames.That's just one possible application. While lignin hasn't found widespread industrial use yet, scientists hold hope for it to become a greener alternative for fuel and a biodegradable plastic instead of just being leftovers. Processing biomass for food or fuel also produces a massive amount of lignin as a byproduct, which has been converted to materials like activated charcoal or carbon foam. “There are endless possibilities,” Westwood said.​​Joining Ira to talk about lignin and its potential uses is Dr. Rigoberto Advincula, a materials scientist with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.The Oozy Physics Of OobleckYou may be familiar with a common science demonstration done in classrooms: If you mix cornstarch and water together in the right proportions, you create a gooey material that seems to defy the rules of physics. It flows like a liquid, but when you try to handle it quickly, it stiffens up.This kind of material is called an oobleck, and it's a type of non-Newtonian fluid, meaning its viscosity changes under pressure or stress. Oobleck-like materials include human-made things like Silly Putty and paint, but are also found in nature; blood and quicksand are both non-Newtonian fluids.For a long time, it's been hard to prove exactly why these materials act the way they do. But recently, scientists developed a better understanding of the underlying physics. A new study conducted in collaboration between the James Franck Institute and Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago was able to demonstrate this mechanism.“The findings from this study are important because they provide direct experimental evidence for one of the mechanisms proposed for strong shear thickening,” says Dr. Heinrich Jaeger, professor of physics at the University of Chicago. “Namely, frictional interactions as the particles in the liquid are sheared into contact.” Jaeger is a co-author of the study, which was led by postdoctoral researcher Dr. Hojin Kim.Jaeger and Kim speculate that a better understanding of non-Newtonian fluids could help in the development of new, advanced materials. The potential ranges from flexible speed bumps to impact-resistant clothing. Jaeger joins Ira to talk about it.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. To stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

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Hätten Bäume weniger Lignin im Holz, könnte die Herstellung von Zellstoff und Papier umweltfreundlicher sein. US-Forscher setzen auf eine Kombination von Gentechnik mit künstlicher Intelligenz, um das Erbgut von Pappeln dementsprechend zu verändern.Haas, Lucianwww.deutschlandfunk.de, Forschung aktuellDirekter Link zur Audiodatei

O projeto dos investigadores da Universidade de Coimbra, de que fazem parte Carla Varela e Luís Alves, quer desenvolver um condicionador para o cabelo a partir de resíduos agroflorestais de espécies invasoras.

Interview mit Stefan Boersting (Lignopure)

Humus, was ist das eigentlich?

Każdego dnia na świecie wypija się ponad 2,25 miliarda filiżanek kawy. Bariści wyliczają, że jedno espresso to średnio 8–10 g kawowych fusów, co w samej Polsce generuje 120 tys. ton kawowych odpadów. “Nie odpad, a surowiec” - poprawia mnie od razu Marcin Koziorowski, mój dzisiejszy rozmówca. W 2018 wraz z Kacprem Kossowskim opracowali technologię przetwarzania fusów po kawie w zrównoważone materiały i stworzyli prężnie rozwijający się dziś startup Ecobean. Olej kawowy, antyoksydanty, kwas mlekowy, dodatki białkowe czy lignina kawowa to tylko kilka z “wynalazków”, które jednocześnie stanowią alternatywy dla produktów stosowanych obecnie na szeroką skalę przez przemysł spożywczy, kosmetyczny, przetwórczy i farmaceutyczny. Rozmawiamy o (nieskończonym?) potencjale kryjącym się w kawowych fusach, wyzwaniach, które stawia prowadzenie biznesu zgodnie z założeniami obiegu zamkniętego i powstającej pod Warszawą BioRafinerii kawowych fusów. Więcej treści znajdziesz tu:Instagram: http://bit.ly/3Vene60 YouTube: http://bit.ly/3iddUR7 TikTok: http://bit.ly/3gDdaob Realizacja: Justyna Czyszczoń - redakcjaMysław - audioP & C Paulina Górska | Varsovia Lab.

Scientists are looking into the possibility of using lignin, a polymer found in trees, as a potential component in creating faster-charging batteries which are also more environmentally friendly. John Maytham speaks to Olivier Kasikala, a Battery Engineer based at UWC's Energy Storage Innovation Lab (ESIL)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://youtu.be/npavPIz2w2sMatt and Sean talk about how many wood batteries a woodchuck would chuck… Lignin, biochar, and sustainable tree farming are key to this being a success. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “Growing Batteries - Wood Battery Explained”: https://youtu.be/bs7CQf_F088?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi5LVxHfWfQE6-Y_HnK-sgXSYouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on Twitter: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf  ★ Support this podcast ★

Quarks Storys: Alte Götter, neues Kairo - Graben in der Mega-City ; Tiervideos liken und teilen - Warum man das besser lassen sollte ; Tee trinken - Ist das gesund? ; Der Holzklebstoff Lignin könnte erdölbasiertes Plastik ersetzen ; Süßwassermuscheln extrem gefährdet ; Gute Vorsätze fassen - Brauchen wir das? ; Moderation: Franz-Josef Hansel. Von WDR 5.

Joining us on The Red Bucket is Dr. Marcus Foston of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. In our discussion with Dr. Foston, we look forward to the future of the coatings industry. We examine the various renewable raw materials that could impact our industry, what they are, why we chose them, and how they are used. All of that and more on The Red Bucket. 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Introduction to Dr. Marcus Foston & Washington University's Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering Department 3:57 - Renewables 8:28 - How Coatings Can Go Green 11:03 - Vegetable Oils for Use in Coatings 12:34 - Waste Feedstocks 13:40 - How to Go Green by Changing the Parts 14:41 - The Challenge of Going Green in a Large-Scale, Commercially-Viable Way 16:53 - What is Lignin, and How Can It Be Used in Coatings? 21:43 - Renewables in Fire-Retardant Coatings 27:36 - Cellulose in Coatings 28:58 - How the Coatings Industry and Academia Can Help Each Other 31:04 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical] 36:26 - "Tech Tips" 36:51 - Closing Remarks

Today on Mushroom Hour we have the privilege of interviewing Professor Jonathan Schilling from the University of Minnesota. Jonathan has been on the faculty at the University of Minnesota since 2006, and is currently a professor in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology in the College of Biological Sciences. In addition to teaching and researching all things fungal, he is the Director at the Itasca Biological Station & Laboratories in northwestern Minnesota. This field station for science is tucked into thirty-two thousand acres of old growth boreal forests within the second oldest State Park in the United States. The station also sits next to a lake, Lake Itasca, which is known as the headwaters of the Mississippi River. He assumed that position in 2018. Adding these duties to his job was, in his words, "a reflection of my deep connection and commitment to nature that was forged in the mountains of West Virginia as a kid, along the entirety of the Appalachian Trail as a young adult, and among family and friends in a Saint Paul neighborhood who have shown how important community is to conservation.   TOPICS COVERED:   Drawn into the Boreal Forest   Role of Fungi in Forest Acid Deposition   Basics of Wood-Rotting Saprobic Fungi   White Rot, Brown Rot & Soft Rot Fungi   Historical Contingency and Succession in Wood Rot   Fungi in the Carbon Cycle   Jonathan's Lignin Uncertainty   Patterns in Distributions of Wood Rot Fungi   Pre-White Rot Fungi Coal Formation Hypothesis   Wood Rot 2 Step - Fungi Throwing Dynamite & Avoiding the Blowback   Itasca Research Station   Community Science & Assembling the A Team   Advice for Pursuing Studies in Mycology    Decomposition Builds Character   EPISODE RESOURCES:   Jonathan Schilling Academic Page: https://cbs.umn.edu/contacts/jonathan-schilling   Itasca Biological Research Station: https://cbs.umn.edu/itasca   PLOS ONE Research Article: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0120679   Frontiers of Microbiology Research Article: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2020.01646/full   Fomitopsis pinicola (fungus): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomitopsis_pinicola   Fomitopsis betulina (fungus): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomitopsis_betulina   

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Lignin, Museum, Künstlerbedarf, TikTok, Eric Pfeil •• Unsere 100. Folge gibt es als Video. •• Wenn Ihr uns was Schönes schenken wollt: schenkt uns 5 Sterne bei Spotify oder Apple Podcasts. Wir danken Euch von Herzen! Sprezzatura - der Podcast aus dem schönsten Café des Internets. Über Stilfragen, Popkultur, Gestern und Heute plaudern unsere beiden Lieblings-Podcaster André Georg Haase und Jasmin Klein. Eine Musikliste zum Podcast bringt den Sprezzatura-Lifestyle zum Klingen und wird jede Woche von den Beiden mit Songs angereichert. Alle Filme, die die Beiden in den Moviespecial-Folgen besprochen haben, sind in einer Liste bei Letterboxd zu finden, die wöchentlich erweitert wird. Alle Links findet Ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/sprezzatura_podcast Statt vieler eigener Worte hier Feedback aus dem Internet: "Jasmin Klein spricht mit André Georg Haase. Beides belesene Paradiesvögel im besten Alter, aber keinen von beiden kennt man jetzt aus großen Produktionen. Daher umso wichtiger, dass Ihr hier über diesen Podcast stolpert. Er ist nämlich, wie man sich Laberpodcasts wünscht und so selten bekommt: sprudelnd, konzentriert, üppig. Klein und Haase wissen zu Allem was: ob Spülmittel, Ritter Sport, getragenen Höschen oder Kaffeeautomaten. „Sprezzatura“ betrachte ich als echten Lieblingsort!" - Linus Volkmann, Musikexpress "Ein Podcast wie ein Aperitif in einem Pariser Straßencafé." - Matthias En "Die extrem sympathischen und angenehm klingenden André Georg Haase und Jasmin Klein sprechen über die schönen, sprich: die wichtigen Dinge des Lebens. Ob es sich um Konzertbesuche, Urlaubsberichte oder das perfekte Getränk handelt. im Grunde geht es immer um eins: Lebensart. Der Limoncello der Podcasts." - Felix Neugebauer "Kenne diese unaufgeregte und trotzdem nicht langweilige Art sonst aus keinem anderen Podcast. Außerdem gelingt es Euch, tatsächlich positive Vibes auszustrahlen, ohne cheesy zu sein. Fühle mich nach dem Hören gut gelaunt und nehme immer noch etwas mit." - okapitapir "Allwöchentliche Plaudereien zweier eloquenter und kulturell bewanderter Personen über kleine Alltäglichkeiten und Beobachtungen." - Hichs "Geeignet zur Untermalung aller möglichen Tätigkeiten und vor allem für positive Vibes. Die Playlist zum Podcast ist außerdem eine super Ergänzung für meine Spotify-Heavy-Rotation. Danke, und weiter so!" - Eintiefesrot

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In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Thomas Epps, III, the Allan and Myra Ferguson Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware, discusses his work developing sustainable, high-performance polymers from lignin, an organic compound present in plants.   If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at info@nnco.nano.gov. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/S68W0640rfM CREDITS Special thanks to:  Thomas Epps, IIIUniversity of Delaware Produced by:Andrew Pomeroy Music:  Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sc...https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.

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Is lignin sulfonate really a bad ingredient? Have you heard you should avoid it? That might not be necessary, and this episode will explain why! You can now follow @drjyme on Facebook and Instagram! Please tell your friends how #feedroomchemist has made you an #empoweredhorseowner! …. If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. For more information on these brands or a free virtual nutrition consult from our team just visit bluebonnetfeeds.com/nutrition-consult --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feedroomchemist/message

Lignin ist in der pflanzlichen Zellwand eingelagert und dafür verantwortlich, dass Pflanzen verholzen. Nun sollen Ligninpartikel bald auch in Sonnencremen vorkommen. Daran arbeitet zumindest das Spin-off der Technischen Universität Wien, Lignovations. Martin Miltner ist der CEO und einer der Gründer des Jungunternehmens und spricht mit Jasmin über: - das Potenzial von Lignin - warum Lignin interessant für die Kosmetikindustrie ist - wie sie Lignin gewinnen - wie die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit erreicht werden soll - warum ausgerechnet Sonnencreme das erste Produkt wird - wer noch an Lignin interessiert ist - die siebenstellige Pre-Seed-Finanzierung - die Pläne für das nächste Jahr und den Markteintritt Wenn dir der Podcast gefallen hat, gibt uns ein paar Sterne und/oder ein Follow auf den Podcast-Plattformen und abonniere unseren Podcast bei: - Spotify - Apple Podcast - Google Podcasts - Amazon Music - Anchor.fm und besuche unsere News-Portale - Trending Topics - Tech & Nature Danke fürs Zuhören!

Today on Mushroom Hour we have the incredible opportunity to speak with Integrated Land Enhancement found Leif Olson. A native of the western North Carolina mountains, Leif grew up with a deep sense of connection and appreciation for nature.  Early on this relationship was primarily through a creative and imaginative lens, but after over a decade of researching and working in ecology, chemistry, mycology, landscaping and sustainable agriculture he now works to study and improve the natural world with an interdisciplinary approach. After receiving a Bachelor's of Science in Ecology from University of California at Santa Cruz and a Master of Environmental Management in Ecotoxicology at Duke University, Leif spent the following years becoming versed in the rapidly emerging fields of applied mycology and soil biology.  Though it may be unbeknownst to many, we are currently living in a renaissance of knowledge for understanding the processes and interconnectivity of nature. What a great opportunity to learn from a hands-on expert about how we can leverage our emerging understanding of plants, fungi, microorganisms, nutrients, water and more to enhance the resiliency, fertility and productivity of our landscapes. TOPICS COVERED:Childhood in Nature, Studying Ecology, Mycelium RunningEnvironmental Conditions Bioremediation Can AddressUnbounded Ability of Natural Organisms Benefits of Fungi to the EnvironmentChemistry of Fungal Decomposition & Ligninolytic EnzymesInteractions Between Fungi, Bacteria Virsuses and More in SoilTechnology in Applied MycologyContaminant Removal – Organic, Inorganic, PathogensEngineering & Implementing Bioremediation ProjectsReal-World Examples of Bioremediation ProjectsGeomycology & BiogeochemistryEvolution of Environmental Institutions & Regulatory FrameworksAll groups of Fungi Can Break Down Contaminants?Advice in Pursuing Bioremediation ProjectsEPISODE RESOURCES: Integrated Land Enhancement: https://integratedlandenhancement.com/Applied Mycology Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/appliedmycology/Fungi for the People: https://fungiforthepeople.org/Mushroom Mountain: https://mushroommountain.com/Lentinus tigrinus (AKA Tiger Sawgill Mushroom): https://www.mushroomexpert.com/lentinus_tigrinus.htmlHericium erinaceus (AKA Lions Mane): https://www.mushroomexpert.com/hericium_erinaceus.html

Dr Eyram Norgbey joined us on GLC to discuss his research on the deterioration of water reservoirs (Blackwater) in southern China. His research seeks to investigate why certain reservoirs in those areas turned black during the winter season and clear during summer. So we dived into his research hypothesis, findings and, most importantly, recommendations. Eyram is currently an Associate Professor at the NUIST Reading Academy and a visiting researcher at the Federal Highway Research Institute, Germany. He has won several international awards, including the prestigious Green Talent award from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. He desires to help make the world a better place through research. For the links to my projects and information, see below: https://www.greentalents.de/awardees_awardees2017_eyram-norgbey.php https://www.researchgate.net/project/Using-industrial-waste-Lignin-as-a-partial-replacement-for-asphalt-for-road-construction https://www.researchgate.net/project/water-pollution-black-water-management Get in touch with Dr Eyram Norgbey via LinkedIn. Resources (research articles discussed in Podcast - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969720317174?via%3Dihub https://ecologicalprocesses.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s13717-021-00280-x https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11356-021-12500-0 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10661-021-09247-z https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11356-020-09613-3 Get in touch with GLC podcast via mail: glcpodcast@ecoametsolutions.com Eco Amet Solutions is looking forward to sharing knowledge and education with the public. At the same time, we support startups, workshops, conferences, and environmental R&D. Visit our website and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, @ecoametsolutions and Twitter @GLCpodcast) for details. Let's build up this community and learn together. Please share this Podcast with your connection using this link: https://linktr.ee/ecoametsolutions; share your thoughts and let us get interactive. Be INFORMED! and share with whoever needs to hear this. Credit Host David Ewusi-Mensah (Eco Amet Solutions) Our fantastic team produced it at Eco Amet Solutions. Theme song by Edem Koffie Setordjie, other sounds from PodPodcast Podcast art by Kamath Cheang Hernandez --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ecoametsolutions/message

The US Department of Energy's favorite tree is poplar. They're the fastest growing trees in the Northern Hemisphere, making them tantalizing plants to harness for bioenergy. In this episode, hear from Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists who have uncovered remarkable genetic secrets that bring us closer to making poplar an economical and sustainable source of energy and materials. Find more info on this episode, including the transcript, at https://jgi.doe.gov/genome-insider-s2-ep-7-the-bioenergy-tree/.

The world produces over 300 million tons of plastics each year, mostly produced from petroleum.  The environmental consequences are substantial and there is a critical need to replace as much of that plastic production with biodegradable plastics as possible.  Thus, there is global research aimed at making bioplastics more economical and as environmentally friendly as […]

In recent years, there have been efforts to change the nature of wood to give it new properties.  People have demonstrated so-called augmented wood with integrated electronics, energy storage capabilities, and other properties.  Several different groups of researchers have developed wood that is actually transparent. In 2016, researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in […]

Der Bio-Holzklebstoff Lignin könnte erdölbasiertes Plastik ersetzen, doch noch fehlt eine gleichbleibende Qualität und ein Geschäftsmodell. Hellmuth Nordwig berichtet.

Jessica Virginia is conducting research on the degradability of lignin with the help of bacteria and enzymes. Lignin is the substance that is responsible for the strength and fiber structure, especially in wood. It is known that fungi can decompose this substance, but little research has been carried out on bacteria in this framework.Jessica Virginia is working on her doctoral thesis with an Ernst Mach Asea Uninet scholarship at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna. She did her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in biotechnology in her home country Indonesia. She then took part in a research project that dealt with the recycling of residues from palm oil production for several years. After pressing the oil-containing kernels, a substance is left that is called palm kernel meal. By degrading it, it can be used as an animal feed additive.In this episode Jessica talks about her first and current experiences as a young researcher in Austria, about the criticism of palm oil in Europe, about research in times of Covid-19 and national identity in Indonesia.

Über den Öko-Akku von CMBlu hatten wir schon berichtet: Die nachhaltige Redox-Flow-Batterie funktioniert mit natürlichen Materialien auf Pflanzenbasis. Jetzt ist die „Organic Flow“-Batterie auf dem Weg in die Praxis.

Learn about Starlink’s unintended consequences for astronomy from astrophysicist Vivienne Baldassare, NASA Einstein Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University. Then, learn why toilet paper is white.   More information on NEPA Implementing Regulations: CEQ’s Proposal to Update its NEPA Implementing Regulations | Council on Environmental Quality NEPA Modernization https://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/nepa-modernization/ NASA: In 2018, there were ~20,000 objects in orbit, ~4,500 of which are spacecraft https://orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.gov/quarterly-news/pdfs/odqnv22i1.pdf Website of Vivienne Baldassare, NASA Einstein Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University: http://viviennebaldassare.com/ Vivienne Baldassare | Department of Astronomy. (2017). Yale.edu. https://astronomy.yale.edu/people/vivienne-baldassare Follow @vbaldassare on Twitter https://twitter.com/vbaldassare Why toilet paper is white by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Gerald) Technologies for reducing dioxin in the manufacture of bleached wood pulp. (1989). Google Books. https://books.google.com/books/about/Technologies_for_reducing_dioxin_in_the.html?id=iBhRA3mNiJEC  Tissue. (2020). American Forest & Paper Association | afandpa.org. https://www.afandpa.org/our-products/tissue  Chemical composition of wood (Date unknown). Mendel University in Brno | Mendelu.cz. https://is.mendelu.cz/eknihovna/opory/zobraz_cast.pl?cast=19242  The Nature of Lignin. (1991, November). Conservation-us.org. https://cool.conservation-us.org/byorg/abbey/ap/ap04/ap04-4/ap04-402.html  Understanding the effect of machine technology and cellulosic fibers on tissue properties – A Review :: BioResources. (2018). @bioresjournal. https://bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu/resources/understanding-the-effect-of-machine-technology-and-cellulosic-fibers-on-tissue-properties-a-review/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maximal 20 % der auf dem Planeten wachsenden Biomasse sind essbar für den Menschen. Der höchste Anteil an wachsender Biomasse wie Gräser und sogenannte Gerüstkohlenhydrate – dazu zählen Pektine, Lignin, Hemicellulose und Cellulose - kann nur mithilfe der Mikroorganismen von Wiederkäuern in Nahrung für den Menschen umgewandelt werden. Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler der Universität Hohenheim beschäftigen sich unter anderem mit den Themen der Nahrungssicherung, Nahrungskonkurrenz und den Umweltauswirkungen und suchen nach Lösungen für die auftretenden Probleme. Ein führender Experte zum Thema Futtermittel und Tiere auch im Sinne der Bioökonomie ist Prof. Dr. Markus Rodehutscord, Leiter des Fachgebiets Tierernährung an der Uni Hohenheim. Advents-Podcast "futur I": https://link.tospotify.com/i2xcjxLCFbb

Lignin is an organic polymer that provides the rigid structure of plants and is what gives wood and bark their characteristic properties.  Lignin typically comprises between 20 and 35% of the mass of wood.  The two major substances extracted from trees, grasses, and other biomass materials are cellulose and lignin.  Cellulose is used to make […]

Interview mit Stefan Boersting (Lignopure)

Forage educator Phil Kaatz Interviews Dr. Kim Cassida. They discuss the impact and projected benefits of reduced lignin alfalfa.

Vore det inte bra om vi kunde byta ut den fossila oljan till ett grönare alternativ? Lignin fungerar som ett lim i trädet och utgör hela 25 procent av skogen. Ett superämne som kan ersätta det mesta, till exempel olja, plast och asfalt. Vi ringde upp Per Tomani, chef för forskning och affärsutveckling på RISE – Research Institutes of Sweden, och pratar om vanillinpulver, produktionsutmaningar och jämför ligninet med en allkonstnär som är bra på det mesta – men vad är egentligen dess spetskompetens?

Scientific research can take naturally occurring materials, like lignin from trees, and turn them into chemicals and products. While creating sustainable alternatives to materials from fossil fuels sounds great, it can be a bit more challenging than you'd think. We interview Eric Gottlieb, the CEO and a cofounder of Lignolix, a company converting lignin into sustainable chemicals and materials. He talks about the path that led academic lignin research to become a start-up company and why it takes more than just sustainability to convince companies to make a change.

The material that's left over after making paper from trees can be used as an alternative to petroleum-based products and in a lot of different ways. This lignin is a naturally occurring biopolymer that can be broken down to make vanilla flavoring, biofuels, carbon fibers, and more! Check out this episode to learn more about this sustainable material.

Ein bayrisches Start-up hat einen Öko-Akku aus natürlichen Materialien entwickelt. Die „Organic Flow“-Batterie von CMBlu arbeitet nach dem Prinzip von Redox-Flow-Batterien, nur eben mit ungiftigen Stoffen. Das Start-up setzt auf das Molekül Lignin, ein Abfallprodukt der Papierindustrie.

Becher aus Kaffeesatz und Autoreifen aus Lignin, einem Abfallprodukt der Holzverarbeitung. Solche biobasierten Materialien sollen schon bald Plastik und andere Kunststoffe aus Erdöl ersetzen. Die Bioökonomie will nachhaltige Wirtschaftskreisläufe aus Pflanzen, Algen und Mikroorganismen nutzen und Abfall weitgehend vermeiden. Aber lässt sich Erdöl durch nachwachsende Rohstoffe überhaupt ersetzen? Start-ups in Berlin und Hamburg wollen beweisen, dass das möglich ist.

This podcast deals with the structure and degradation of the plant cell wall. There are three different compounds in the plant cell wall: Lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose. In order to use plant material in large scale production of biogas, biofuels and other products the plant cell wall has to be metabolized. Hear about this can be done and by whom. Hear about Lip and Laccase and much more.

Thanks to OIST for sponsoring this video. To learn more, visit https://admissions.oist.jp/ Wood is abundant and full of energy, but outside of some insects, almost no animals eat it because the stuff it's made of is hard to break down. Thanks also to our Patreon patrons https://www.patreon.com/MinuteEarth and our YouTube members. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling with these keywords: Xylophagy: the eating of wood Lignin: a class of complex organic polymers that form key structural materials in the support tissues of vascular plants and help make wood rigid. Cellulose: a polysaccharide consisting of chains of glucose monomers, which is the main constituent of plant cell walls. Lignin oxidation: a depolymerization method to break bonds in lignin molecules such as ether or carbon–carbon bonds by applying an oxidant such as oxygen. Depolymerization: the process of breaking down a polymer, such as lignin, into simpler monomers Trichonympha agilis: a specialized protist that lives in the hindguts of many termite species that breaks down the cellulose in the wood they eat and may contribute to the lignin oxidation process. ___________________________________________ If you liked this week’s video, you might also like: Learn about the fungi that first unlocked the secrets of breaking down lignin: https://www.energy.gov/science/articles/behind-scenes-how-fungi-make-nutrients-available-world _________________________________________ Subscribe to MinuteEarth on YouTube: http://goo.gl/EpIDGd Support us on Patreon: https://goo.gl/ZVgLQZ And visit our website: https://www.minuteearth.com/ Say hello on Facebook: http://goo.gl/FpAvo6 And Twitter: http://goo.gl/Y1aWVC And download our videos on itunes: https://goo.gl/sfwS6n ___________________________________________ Credits (and Twitter handles): Writer, Director, and Narrator: Julián Gustavo Gómez (@ittakesii) Video Illustrator: Ever Salazar (@eversalazar) With Contributions From: Henry Reich, Alex Reich, Kate Yoshida, Peter Reich, David Goldenberg, Sarah Berman, Arcadi Garcia Rius Music by: Nathaniel Schroeder: http://www.soundcloud.com/drschroeder ___________________________________________ References: Bourguignon, Thomas, et al. "Rampant host switching shaped the termite gut microbiome." Current biology 28.4 (2018): 649-654. Martin, Michael M. "Cellulose digestion in insects." Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Physiology 75.3 (1983): 313-324.Mathews, Stephanie L., et al. "Public questions spur the discovery of new bacterial species associated with lignin bioconversion of industrial waste." Royal Society open science 6.3 (2019): 180748. Chaney, William Reynolds. Why Do Animals Eat the Bark and Wood of Trees and Shrubs?. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, 2003. de Gonzalo, Gonzalo, et al. "Bacterial enzymes involved in lignin degradation." Journal of Biotechnology 236 (2016): 110-119. Hosokawa, Takahiro, et al. "Strict host-symbiont cospeciation and reductive genome evolution in insect gut bacteria." PLoS biology 4.10 (2006). Novaes, Evandro, et al. "Lignin and biomass: a negative correlation for wood formation and lignin content in trees." Plant Physiology 154.2 (2010): 555-561. Vega, Fernando E., and Richard W. Hofstetter, eds. Bark beetles: biology and ecology of native and invasive species. Academic Press, 2014. McNab, Brian Keith. The physiological ecology of vertebrates: a view from energetics. Cornell University Press, 2002. Bourguignon, Thomas, et al. "The evolutionary history of termites as inferred from 66 mitochondrial genomes." Molecular Biology and Evolution 32.2 (2014): 406-421. Morgenstern, I., Klopman, S., & Hibbett, D. S. (2008). Molecular Evolution and Diversity of Lignin Degrading Heme Peroxidases in the Agaricomycetes. Journal of Molecular Evolution, 66(3), 243–257. Suman, S. K., Dhawaria, M., Tripathi, D., Raturi, V., Adhikari, D. K., & Kanaujia, P. K. (2016). Investigation of lignin biodegradation by Trabulsiella sp. isolated from termite gut. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 112, 12–17. Janusz, G., Pawlik, A., Sulej, J., Świderska-Burek, U., Jarosz-Wilkołazka, A., & Paszczyński, A. (2017). Lignin degradation: microorganisms, enzymes involved, genomes analysis and evolution. FEMS Microbiology Reviews, 41(6), 941–962. Ayuso-Fernández, Iván, Francisco J. Ruiz-Dueñas, and Angel T. Martínez. "Evolutionary convergence in lignin-degrading enzymes." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 115.25 (2018): 6428-6433. Ruiz-Dueñas, F. J., & Martínez, Á. T. (2009). Microbial degradation of lignin: how a bulky recalcitrant polymer is efficiently recycled in nature and how we can take advantage of this. Microbial Biotechnology, 2(2), 164–177. Hibbing, Michael E., et al. "Bacterial competition: surviving and thriving in the microbial jungle." Nature Reviews Microbiology 8.1 (2010): 15-25.

Learn about Starlink’s unintended consequences for astronomy from astrophysicist Vivienne Baldassare, NASA Einstein Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University. Then, learn why toilet paper is white. If you think the night sky should be included in assessments of the environmental impact of government projects, you can get involved in the Council on Environmental Quality’s Proposal to Update its NEPA Implementing Regulations. Comments should be submitted on or before March 10, 2020.  Read the document and submit comments here: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=CEQ-2019-0003-0001 Tips on how to submit effective comments: https://www.regulations.gov/docs/Tips_For_Submitting_Effective_Comments.pdf More information: CEQ’s Proposal to Update its NEPA Implementing Regulations | Council on Environmental Quality NEPA Modernization https://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/nepa-modernization/ NASA: In 2018, there were ~20,000 objects in orbit, ~4,500 of which are spacecraft https://orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.gov/quarterly-news/pdfs/odqnv22i1.pdf Website of Vivienne Baldassare, NASA Einstein Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University: http://viviennebaldassare.com/ Vivienne Baldassare | Department of Astronomy. (2017). Yale.edu. https://astronomy.yale.edu/people/vivienne-baldassare Follow @vbaldassare on Twitter https://twitter.com/vbaldassare Why toilet paper is white by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Gerald) Technologies for reducing dioxin in the manufacture of bleached wood pulp. (1989). Google Books. https://books.google.com/books/about/Technologies_for_reducing_dioxin_in_the.html?id=iBhRA3mNiJEC  Tissue. (2020). American Forest & Paper Association | afandpa.org. https://www.afandpa.org/our-products/tissue  Chemical composition of wood (Date unknown). Mendel University in Brno | Mendelu.cz. https://is.mendelu.cz/eknihovna/opory/zobraz_cast.pl?cast=19242  The Nature of Lignin. (1991, November). Conservation-us.org. https://cool.conservation-us.org/byorg/abbey/ap/ap04/ap04-4/ap04-402.html  Understanding the effect of machine technology and cellulosic fibers on tissue properties – A Review  :: BioResources. (2018). @bioresjournal. https://bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu/resources/understanding-the-effect-of-machine-technology-and-cellulosic-fibers-on-tissue-properties-a-review/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing

This week, we're in the roastery testing the most recent development of our coffee capsule product line. During the two years that we've been producing this product, by far the most frequently requested query we've received has been "Can your coffee capsules be biodegraded or composted?" Until now the answer has been an unfortunate no. Whilst the technology did exist to a certain extent, there were far too many disadvantages relative to the quality of the product to contend with. Namely, the lack of a barrier protecting the capsules from oxidation as well as off-flavours produced from the materials used. With our latest run of coffee capsules, we're happy to announce that we've confidently overcome these previous hurdles. Our latest capsules are composed of a bio-polymer named Lignin, a wood derivative that can be biodegraded using specific forms of fungi. The material provides a barrier to protect the coffee from oxidation, whilst maintaining a neutral taste leaving the coffee within to shine through in the final cup. This does however mean that for the product to be fully compostable, it must first be separated from other waste products. Your local municipality must have the capability to accept this form of waste for specific treatment in order for product to be degraded responsibly. Whilst this does mean that not all of our customers will have the option to do this, we're confident that this is a step in the right direction and we're hopeful that the practise will become more commonplace in the future as more and more consumers look to find ways to dispose of their waste responsibly. Have you experienced Lignin before? Do you have any experience with alternative bio-polymers or other compostable materials? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below. For more information on the products themselves, follow this link: https://www.aprilcoffeeroasters.com/products/april-compostable-coffee-capsule-ethiopia We're always interested in hearing what topics you're most curious to hear us discuss, and social media is a great way of reaching out to us if you would like to make a request. We welcome your thoughts and feelings on the topics raised in this weeks video, as well as other ideas you would like to see us discuss in the future. We really appreciate your feedback and support. You can contact us using any of the channels below: *********************************** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprilcoffeecph Webshop: https://aprilcoffeeroasters.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlsOYZ8ZEam57EUCf3DKjg? Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/coffee-with-april Email: patrikrolf@aprilcoffeeroastery.com / josephfisher@aprilcoffeeroastery.com *********************************** Produced by April Coffee - 2020

Today we talk about Low Lignin Alfalfa

Invisible wood? Bullet proof wood? 1200 foot-tall, fire-resistant skyscrapers made from timber? This episode explores the various superpowers given to wood by scientists and engineers of the modern age as well as our recent past. Music: Puzzle Pieces - Lee Rosevere It’s a Mystery - Lee Rosevere The Blues Jumped a Rabbit - Jimmy Noone Orchestra (1936) Under Suspicion - Lee Rosevere For more info: Please visit ftgupodcast.com To support the show, please visit: Patreon.com/Keithdecent Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/ftgupodcast

When we make paper products, there are heaps of a byproduct called lignin, which is typically burned. This pod’s guest, Christopher Carrick, developed a way to make plastic from lignin and started a company RenCom to bring the technology to the market. That plastic would be derived from tree material and is likely biodegradable.

This episode: Light increases the growth even of some bacteria that don't harvest its energy! Download Episode (9.0 MB, 9.75 minutes) Show notes: Microbe of the episode: Methylococcus thermophilus News item Takeaways Light from the sun is one of the fundamental sources of energy for life on this planet. Plants and other phototrophs—photosynthetic organisms that get their energy mainly from light—form the foundation of the food web, and organisms that feed on them or that feed on organisms that feed on them are all dependent on the ability to capture the sun's rays. There are other ways to benefit directly from the sun's energy, besides photosynthesis—some microbes have enzymes that use light energy to repair damage to DNA (the same damage that is caused by ultraviolet light), and we use sunlight to synthesize vitamin D. In this study, however, microbes are discovered to grow faster in the presence of light despite not being phototrophs or producing any light-harvesting proteins. The scientists discover some possible light-sensing proteins, though, that could regulate these microbes' behavior, allowing them to synchronize their growth cycles to phototroph partners in aquatic environments. Journal Paper: Maresca JA, Keffer JL, Hempel P, Polson SW, Shevchenko O, Bhavsar J, Powell D, Miller KJ, Singh A, Hahn MW. Light modulates the physiology of non-phototrophic Actinobacteria. J Bacteriol JB.00740-18. Other interesting stories: Finding and capturing electrosynthetic microbes directly from hot springs Lignin-eating microbe could be good source for renewable aromatic compounds Wood-eating beetle has gut for breaking down wood in microbial production line fashion   Email questions or comments to bacteriofiles at gmail dot com. Thanks for listening! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, RSS, Google Play. Support the show at Patreon, or check out the show at Twitter or Facebook

Mark Bylok interviews Dr. Don Livermore, Master Blender of Hiram-Walker Distillery. We introduce the Northern Border Collection Rare Release of 2018, including Lot No. 40 Cask Strength, Gooderham & Worts Eleven Souls, J.P. Wiser's 35, and Pikes Creek 21 Year Old! We geek out over the Canadian flavour wheel, and how Dr. Don is using the flavour wheel to tailor blends of whisky.

Mark Bylok interviews Dr. Don Livermore, Master Blender of Hiram-Walker Distillery. We introduce the Northern Border Collection Rare Release of 2018, including Lot No. 40 Cask Strength, Gooderham & Worts Eleven Souls, J.P. Wiser's 35, and Pikes Creek 21 Year Old! We geek out over the Canadian flavour wheel, and how Dr. Don is using the flavour wheel to tailor blends of whisky. Follow Jamie on Twitter and Instagram Follow Mark on Twitter and Instagram Buy Mark's book - The Whisky Cabinet Special thanks to our sponsor: The State of Logic Podcast This podcast was edited and mixed by Bryan Goman.

    Jeff Beegle and Tony Bova are the Founders of Mobius, a biotechnology company that envisions to build a future where the world sees organic waste as a valuable resource instead of a burden on the planet. Tony is officially the Chief Executive Officer, and Jeff is the Chief Science Officer. Their current project is a form of biodegradable plastic made from a unique substance found in plants called Lignin. They seek to use their special plastic in various industries such as agriculture, horticulture, and food services.   Jeff and Tony join me today to discuss Mobius’ latest innovation. They share their thoughts on the current economic and environmental issues that surround traditional plastics. They describe their latest product, how it’s made, and why it’s environmentally friendly. They also discuss the different challenges of competing in a plastic market, the difficulty of getting investors, and how they accomplished solving those two problems.   “If someone really wants what you have and they're willing to give you a dollar for it, that's the thumbs up we need to know we're on the right track.” - Tony Bova This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:   How they became inspired to start Mobius and the problems they are trying to solve with their products. Why plastics are double-edged swords How their biodegradable plastic works. What makes their product different from traditional PET plastics? How their biodegradable mulch affects the soil. What they did to prevent their product from biodegrading too fast. How they scaled their business. The challenges they faced while searching for investors. Why they chose to team up with Village Capital as an accelerator. The most challenging part of establishing their brand. What's in store for Mobius in the near future?   Tony Bova and Jeff Beegle’s Key Takeaways:   Biodegradable mulch films are actually improving soil health. There's no bacteria and fungi that can actually eat plastic in the soil. When we start using low-cost, but durable materials like plastic for single use, the problem is what we do with them afterwards.   Resources Mentioned: Village Capital Accelerator   Connect with Tony Bova and Jeff Beegle:   Mobius Facebook Twitter Tony Bova LinkedIn Jeff Beegle LinkedIn We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.      Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram   

This week Dr. Boerman tells us about feeding low lignin alfalfa to your dairy herd.

Lignin is one of the main building blocks of a tree. It acts as the glue holding the tree together. In pulp mills it has mostly been burned for energy. But now there are new ways of making use for lignin to replace fossil materials. For instance replacing phenols for adhesives and to make carbon fibres as well as fuels and bioplastics. We are just at the beginning of the development and the future looks promising. Per Tomani, Business Developer at the RISE research institute, and Roxana Barbieru, Director Market Application Development at Stora Enso Biomaterials discuss lignin’s future possibilities.

Wood has been vital in the development of human civilisation. Brian Clegg looks at the compound at its heart

The nitrogen is on, the wheat and weeds are growing, and field work and planting is beginning in earnest in Ontario’s south (other areas and much of Western Canada will just have to wait a tiny bit longer). As #plant17 gets rolling, Peter Johnson is back with another edition of Wheat Pete’s Word, and this... Read More

Holz statt Erdöl - Wie Chemiker das Potenzial von Lignin erforschen / Gute Sicht trotz Nebel - Wie Virtual-Reality-Brillen Hubschrauberpiloten helfen / Einstein in Afrika - Wie Mathematik die Entwicklung fördert.

Bacteria that can degrade the woody material in plant waste and turn it into an oil-free material for plastics manufacture have been developed by scientists at Warwick University in Britain. Professor Tim Bugg told Chris more... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Bacteria that can degrade the woody material in plant waste and turn it into an oil-free material for plastics manufacture have been developed by scientists at Warwick University in Britain. Professor Tim Bugg told Chris more... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Clint Chapple, a biochemistry professor at Purdue University, discusses the assembly of lignin modification toolboxes as well as the challenges for engineering novel lignins. (October 1, 2009)