Towards Sustainable Optoelectronics: Development and Characterization of High-Performance Optical Films Based on Fully Plant-Derived Polylactic Acid

To address the environmental crisis caused by the traditional photonic materials' reliance on petroleum-based polymers, this study focuses on all-plant-derived polylactic acid (PLA). By integrating solution casting with electrospinning, a composite technology was developed to create high-performance optical films that feature high light transmittance, excellent mechanical properties, and environmental compatibility.

Domestic Substitution: New Materials Break Through and Supply Capacity Improves

Boasting excellent performance and prominent metal substitution potential, new materials are widely applied in automotive, electronics, daily life and other fields, bringing significant opportunities to industries. China's supply capacity of new materials has improved, with remarkable achievements in import substitution of some products. As an important direction for the transformation and upgrading of China's manufacturing industry, this sector has made substantial progress in recent years.

Academician Tan Tianwei Unveils Biomanufacturing: Three Core Challenges and Trends Shaping the Trillion-Dollar Future Industry

With the country accelerating its strategic layout, China is poised to take a significant position in the future-oriented industrial competition of biomanufacturing.

8 kinds of eco-friendly materials expected to replace plastic: bioplastic, bamboo, recycled paper, coconut fiber, mycelium, seaweed, hemp fiber, glass

Against the backdrop of the increasingly severe global plastic pollution, seeking sustainable alternative materials has become an urgent priority. With their unique advantages, the following 8 eco-friendly materials are gradually emerging as ideal substitutes for plastic and spearheading the green transformation.

Using polylactic acid as the coating layer, the University of Science and Technology of China has created ultra-strong MXene composite fibers.

With the rapid development of wearable electronic devices, fiber-based intelligent electronic textiles have shown enormous application prospects in fields such as health monitoring, intelligent display and human-computer interaction. However, how to effectively retain and transfer the intrinsic properties of high-performance nanomaterials to macroscopic fiber structures has long been a key challenge.

The Dual-Carbon Leadership: The Rise of PLA and the Green Reconstruction of the Modified Plastics Industry

By 2025, the market size of modified plastics in China has exceeded 380 billion yuan, and it is expected to rise to 520 billion yuan by 2030.

Knowledge Classroom | PLA Plastic: From "Plant Starch" to Green Materials for a Sustainable Future

PLA stands for Poly Lactic Acid. It is a thermoplastic polymer material. Its essence is a degradable polymer obtained through biological fermentation and chemical synthesis. Unlike traditional plastics that rely on petroleum, the raw materials of PLA come from renewable plant resources, such as starch from crops like corn, sugar cane, and potatoes.

The Rise of PLA: Biodegradable Materials Rebuild the New Pattern of the Packaging Industry

The environmental protection trend has swept across the globe, and the green innovation of packaging materials has become the core issue for the sustainable development of various industries.

Effective from January 1, 2027! New national standard for biodegradable plastic shopping bags

On December 2nd, the State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China) approved and released a batch of important national standards. Among them, the newly revised GB/T 38082-2025 "Biodegradable Plastic Shopping Bags" will come into effect on January 1, 2027, completely replacing GB/T 38082-2019 "Biodegradable Plastic Shopping Bags".

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) injection water cup, chemically recycled after use, suitable for high-frequency usage scenarios

Recently, the Belgian TripleW company and the Finnish Sulapac company have jointly launched a research project to explore a closed-loop chemical recycling solution for discarded reusable PLA water bottles, in order to replace the traditional industrial composting method.

[Expert's Perspective] Li Boyang: From "Cell Factories" to Trillion-Dollar Industrial Complexes - Decoding the "New Quality Productivity" in Biomanufacturing

Our latest developed "Artificial Marine Carbon Cycle System" can utilize electro-catalytic technology, just like a magnet, to collect the carbon dioxide dissolved in seawater and convert it into a kind of "food" that microorganisms love to consume.

McLaren supercars, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW have "invaded" biomanufacturing. Is this part of a strategic plan or just a publicity stunt?

Recently, it was reported that Pirelli has announced that it will exclusively supply three custom tires for the new McLaren W1 super sports car. It has been verified that the proportion of bio-based and recyclable and reusable materials in these three tires exceeds 50%, setting a new record for high-performance supercar tires.

The EU's bioeconomy has a new approach! The commission has adopted new regulations.

Today, the European Commission has adopted the "EU Competitive and Sustainable Bioeconomy Strategic Framework", aiming to chart a development path for a clean, competitive and resilient European economy. By leveraging renewable biological resources from both land and sea, and providing alternative solutions for key raw materials, the EU will further move towards a circular and decarbonized economy, reducing its reliance on fossil fuel imports.

Hong Kong media: China regards bio-manufacturing as a new growth engine

Xinhua News Agency reported on December 1st that according to the website of Hong Kong's South China Morning Post, China is incorporating bio-manufacturing as an important part of its next five-year plan to enhance technological autonomy and drive economic growth.

People's Daily: Biomanufacturing turns carbon dioxide into a valuable resource

Recently, the People's Daily published an article titled "Biological Manufacturing: Converting Carbon Dioxide into Treasure", which reported on the conversion value of carbon dioxide as a raw material for biological manufacturing. The Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has achieved breakthroughs in its synthesis into starch, sugars, etc. The progress of artificial carbon fixation and industrialization has contributed to the achievement of the carbon neutrality goal and sustainable development.

Emirates Biotech has launched a PLA product line and is beginning to promote it in the Middle East region.

On November 24th, Emirates Biotech officially launched its PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) biopolymer product series named Embio, aiming to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics. The name "Embio" reflects the company's roots in the United Arab Emirates, symbolizing the biopolymers manufactured in the country, and also emphasizing its commitment to biotechnology and sustainability.

What are the "five types" of utilization for straw?

What do you think is the most promising method for the "five transformations" utilization of straw?

Food, Money, Oil, Salt | Turning Straw into "Gold", Air into Bread? How Biomanufacturing Is Sparking a Trillion-Dollar Market?

The "14-15" planning proposal states, "Cultivate and expand emerging industries and future industries." From now on, "Financial, Food, Daily Necessities" will launch a series of reports to deeply analyze the current development status of related industries, accurately grasp the future growth potential, and guide you to explore the significant opportunities hidden in China's economic transformation and upgrading.

Straw turns into polylactic acid, new material offers new path for "carbon neutrality"

Corn stalks are often discarded due to their low utilization rate, resulting in significant waste of resources. Therefore, it is of great significance to utilize waste materials and abundant whole corn as raw materials to replace petroleum resources.

The research team led by Professor Qi Qingsheng from Shandong University: Achieves complete degradation of commercial PBAT/PLA plastic bags within 3 hours

Recently, the team led by Professor Qi Qingsheng from the National Key Laboratory of Microbial Modification published a research result titled "Improving the Substrate Binding Pocket Flexibility of Leaf-Branch Compost Cutinase for Efficient and Complete Degradation of Commercial PBAT Plastic" in the online version of the international journal Chemical Engineering Journal. This research provides a brand-new highly active catalyst for the biodegradation and recycling of PBAT plastic waste.