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How Ourobio is Transforming Industrial Waste into Biomaterials
Ourobio is co-producing PHA and bio-based pigments from low-value organic waste byproducts.
Plastics & Rubber
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Kultevat: Reshaping the Rubber Industry with Dandelions
Kultevat employs a dandelion species to produce natural rubber that doesn’t contribute to deforestation.
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Biobased Polyamides: Bridging Sustainability and Performance
A look at 10 biobased polyamide options as high-performance, sustainable alternatives to traditional nylon materials.
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Newlight Technologies: Converting Greenhouse Gas into Versatile Biomaterials
Inspired by ocean microorganisms that convert methane and CO2 into polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), Newlight Technologies embarked on a mission to replicate this process to produce high-performance, cost-effective biomaterials. The result is a unique, circular, and versatile biomaterial material called Air Carbon. Characteristics and Applications of AirCarbon AirCarbon is not just another
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WNDR Alpine: Pioneering Biobased Technologies in Outdoor Gear
Salt Lake City-based WNDR Alpine is redefining the outdoor industry with its high-performance, eco-friendly ski equipment. The company’s innovation lies in its application of biology, polymer chemistry, and materials science to achieve unique performance advantages in its backcountry skiing and riding gear. Partnering for Performance: Checkerspot Collaboration WNDR Alpine
Plastics & Rubber
Biobased Rubber: The Promise of eco EPDM
EPDM rubber is known for its properties as a polymer with excellent resistance to heat, weather and other demanding conditions. These technical properties make EPDM an ideal elastomer for rubber articles designed for critical applications in automotive, aerospace, building and construction, tire and tubing, and consumer goods. Like other rubbers,