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From Lignin to Bio-based Fuels & Chemicals – A Path Much Sought-after!

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BioLi2.0 – a strategic innovation project by BioInnovation, Sweden will initiate the development of chosen processes to extract lignin and use in various industries as an alternative fuel which may further reduce carbon emissions. Led by Marie Anheden, the third strategic innovation project BioLi2.0 has been granted approval. This project......
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Conversion of Biomass Resources to High Performance Bioproducts

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) sets up a research community to supports RD&D efforts to develop advanced conversion technologies to produce biofuels, form lignin and lignocellulosic sugars, that can replace gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Seeking inputs from academies, national laboratories, industries, and other biofuel or bioproduct stakeholders to......
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From Forestry Biomass to Natural Gas

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Gaz Métro in collaboration with G4 Insights proved that PyroCatalytic Hydrogenation is viable to convert biomass into natural gas. Over the efforts in past several months, Gaz Métro has been conducting a demonstration project aimed at converting forestry biomass into second-generation renewable natural gas. In collaboration with G4 Insights at......
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Fibria's New Technology to Reduce Water Consumption in Eucalyptus Planting

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The recent improvisations in application method of the new technology will reduce water consumption by around 6,500 liters/hectare planted. Fibria has developed a new technology that aims to reduce water consumption during the irrigation of seedlings. Through a partnership between the Technology Center and the Forest Operational Development Department, the......
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Corrugated Packaging Outperforms Returnable Plastic Containers in Containing Bacteria

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When it comes to micro-biological contamination corrugated packaging keeps the fruits and vegetables fresher than RPCs. The scientific work at the University of Bologna’s Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, conducted by Professor Rosalba Lanciotti and her team published in Frontiers in Microbiology along with other studies proved that corrugated......
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India's Paper Production to Touch 20 Million Tonnes by 2020: Harsh Pati Singhania

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India’s paper production capacity growing at over 7 per cent annually. September 23, 2016 JK Paper’s vice chairman and managing director, Mr. Harsh Pati Singhania, said that the Indian paper industry is growing at over 7 percent and projected to grow at over 4 percent per annum until 2030. Mr.......

PT OKI Pulp & Paper embraces BTG's Lignin Management Solution

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The BTG scope of supply for this project includes pulp consistency transmitters, kappa analyzers, bleach load transmitters, dissolved lignin transmitters as well as brightness, chemical residual sensors and filtrate extractors. September 16, 2016 PT OKI is installing the innovative BTG’s inline sensors and analyzers at their world-class new fiberline in......
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JMC Paper Tech Modernizes Its Workshop with Latest Technology

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Innovation in the present technology forced JMC to set a modernized workshop with latest machinery. JMC Paper Tech Pvt. Ltd. has undergone considerable modernization of its workshop and has shifted to prominent and prime location at highly developed GIDC, Sanand, Ahmedbad. The area is well known due to presence companies......
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JK Paper to Go for Increased Forest Plantation in Myanmar

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For smooth operations in India, JK Paper is exploring the possibility of augmenting forest plantations in Mynmar. September 23, 2016 Owing to an investment of around Rs. 20,000 crore in the past five years, the paper industry is facing challenges by increased pulp prices. Globally, the pulp prices have plunged,......
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Andhra Government Announces New Purchase Prices to Rescue Social Forestry Planters

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In Prakasam district, AP government intervenes to rescue farmers by announcing new purchase prices for subabul and eucalyptus by paper mills. September 24, 2016 After a long discussion and meetings with farmer’s representatives and the paper mills at both district and state levels, State Transport Minister Sidda Raghava Rao announced......