Innovations

Exciting ideas, inventions, technologies, new products and services: from engineered wood products, nano-technologies and AI application to green finance and other innovations.

Horizon scanning in the bioeconomy: what’s next for forest research?

Horizon scanning in the bioeconomy: what’s next for forest research?

Explore the conversation between Teppo Hujala and Päivi Pelli on the future of forest research…

Grape harvesting in between sorbus domestica, Domaine de Restinclières, (Montpellier), France. AGFORWARD project – Flickr.

What are the digital tools to boost agroforestry in Europe?

BioGateway Oct 28, 2024

Read about DigitAF and its contribution to advancing agroforestry in Europe with a catalogue of…

Image from RISE and Apples joint White paper - Cellulose foams: Sustainable solutions to replace fossil-based plastic foams.

Cellulose foam

BioGateway Apr 26, 2024

A new bio-based packaging material, cellulose foam, is being developed and is seen to as…

Sustainable wood nanotechnologies

Sustainable wood nanotechnologies

BioGateway Feb 22, 2024

The evolution of trees over approximately 300 million years has resulted in over 60,000 woody…

The piece of glass in the photo was made from wood. (Photo credit: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service)

Transparent wood

BioGateway Feb 22, 2024

An outstanding bio-alternative to traditional glass Product and industry Transparent wood is a relatively new…

Lignin-based batteries

Lignin-based batteries

BioGateway Feb 20, 2024

Lignin batteries

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Wood foam: from low-value fibers to game-changer materials

BioGateway Feb 9, 2024

Origin of wood foam The development of wood foam, inspired by biomimicry principles, marks a…