Biosynthetic paraffin & bio-wax
Fermenting engineered Yarrowia lipolytica yeast to biosynthesize wax esters and n-alkanes directly, then fractionating and hydrogenating them into food-contact-safe paraffin substitutes and beeswax/carnauba alternatives — replacing PAH-contaminated fossil paraffin and supply-constrained natural waxes in cosmetics, food coatings and industrial lubricants.
polymers-materials
8 min