A new study from a materials-science journal in China reports a low-temperature, chemical-free pre-treatment for industrial hemp fiber that could help textile manufacturers cut energy use and reduce wastewater while […]
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Gabriella Fioravanti is a researcher with the Kander Research Group at Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), where she focuses on applied hemp science and industry collaboration. With a background in biomedical
‘We can see the difference our research makes in the operations of real companies’ Read More »
[THIRD IN A SERIES] INTERVIEW: Satish Hodage of YUJ Labs says agricultural residues, including hemp, can be transformed into functional materials that support the global bioeconomy. Drawing on more than
Turning agricultural waste into sustainable products hinges on hemp’s versatility Read More »
A hyped $1 billion hemp battery initiative in Wisconsin has apparently been abandoned, leaving two cities—and hundreds of displaced battery workers—empty-handed after more than two years of planning, promotion, and
Hemp battery startup’s hyped $1 billion vision quietly disappears in Wisconsin Read More »
A new sustainable method for processing long industrial hemp fibers has the potential to reduce production times and environmental impact, and deliver more consistent results—marking a key step toward scalability,
Cleaner retting breakthrough supports scale-up of high-grade hemp fiber production Read More »
Hemp fiber could be transformed into a high-value nanomaterial with uses in infection control and advanced drug delivery, potentially adding new value streams to the industrial hemp fiber sector, according
Study shows nanomaterial from hemp fiber may prevent infection and boost healing Read More »
INTERVIEW: Marta Vinhas is the founder of Sensihemp, a regenerative fashion brand from Portugal that works exclusively with hemp. With 20 years of experience in the textile industry, she created
Portuguese entrepreneur puts hemp at center of company’s circular fashion strategy Read More »
Belgian researchers and companies are increasingly turning to industrial hemp as a potential tool in the battle against PFAS contamination, with early field trials showing encouraging results in the Province
Belgian hemp trials show promise in extracting metals, chemicals from polluted soil Read More »
A new research breakthrough reframes hemp fiber not as a niche material requiring dedicated infrastructure, but as a viable, cotton-compatible input that can be spun using standard machinery. The findings
Cottonized hemp fibers could help reshape the natural textiles market, study finds Read More »
A study by researchers at the University of Houston suggests it may be possible to enhance hemp plants’ productivity for CBD and fiber production by manipulating their microbes. The findings,
Research suggests microbes can enhance CBD yield and fiber quality in hemp plants Read More »
