The promoter (Pcpc560) was detected in Synechocystis sp. 6803 and leads to the expression of foreign proteins in this strain of up to 15 % total soluble proteins. CAS new release, March 31, 2014
CAS QIBEBT finds enhanced degradation of lignocellulose by using a combination of 2 thermophilic microorganisms
The group of Dr LI Fuli used strains of Corynebacterium stercorarium and cellulosi which were separately grown. When added in combination to lignocellulose samples, degradation activite increased 2fold. China Bio news release, March 31, 2014
China overtakes Japan in Nature Magazine-based publications for the first time
Based on the annual Nature Publication Index (NPI) which counts only publication in Nature or Nature-related journals, Chinese groups published more than Japanese for the first time, and CAS contributed most publications from any Asian institution. CAS news release, March 27, 2014
Amperex Technology to invest 500 million RMB in Sichuan jet biofuel project
Construction has started in Meishan City, Sichuan, for a plant which will produce 100.000 t of biodiesel, 100.000 t of jet biofuel and 50.000 t of an epoxy plasticizer 18 months later China Bio news release, March 28, 2014
Group at CAS Institute of High Energy Physics finds beneficial interactions among gut bacteria and graphene oxide
In as systematic study on the interaction of graphene oxide with 5 common gut bacteria, the group of Dr Weiyue FENG found that bacterial proliferation is enhanced. It is expected that this effect can be used for a preferential growth promotion of „beneficial“ gut bacteria CAS news release, March 28, 2014
Cathay Industrial Biotech starts polyamide innovation alliance
Dicarboxylic acids are produced by Cathay at a kiloton range, and members of the alliance are to use these raw materials in various production lines. China Industrial Biotechnology Network, March 26, 2014
Group at CAS Shanghai Institute of Biological Sciences succeeds to induce neural progenitor cells by a „chemical cocktail“
The group of Pei GANG were able to induce effectively differentiation of mouse fibroblast cells into neural progenitor cells by using a combination of small molecules (HDAC inhibitors, GSK-3 kinase inhibitor and TGF-beta signaling pathway inhibitors) CAS Bio news release, March 25, 2014
CAS Ningo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering develops antimicrobial hollow fiber membrane low in fouling
The PVDF membrane contains silver zeolithe which can be enriched either in the outer part of the hollow fiber or introduced throughout the fiber by wet spinning. CAS news release, March 25, 2014
China Plastic Association shows high potential for bioplastic if price can be reduced
The detailed analysis shows, as an example, that mulch films are used at > 1 million tons per year, with over 10 % growth per year, but bioplastic material is an insignificant part due to its 25 % higher prize. China Bio news release, March 25, 2014
China’s Standards Committee will introduce mandatory national standard for plastic shopping bags by June 1st
Plastic thickness must exceed 0.025 mm, and the appearance should be homogeneous, no wrinkles, no stains , no bubbles. Printing on bags must be uniform, clear and with a complete text pattern. Plastic bags used for food must be marked in a conspicuous position with the word food”. This is considered as one step to […]