technology
Green chemistry
Design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances; bio-based feedstocks are a key pillar.
Where it's used
Biosynthetic Monomers: Succinate, Itaconate, FDCA & BDO
Bio-based platform chemicals — succinic acid, itaconic acid, FDCA, and 1,4-BDO — produced via precision fermentation from C5/C6 sugars, replacing fossil feedstocks for biopolymers, plastics, and specialty chemicals; $5B market in 2025, growing >15% CAGR to 2030.
Lignin-derived aromatic chemicals
Depolymerising the lignin fraction of woody biomass into renewable aromatic platform chemicals — vanillin, phenolics, BTX and lignosulfonate dispersants — replacing petrochemical aromatics.
Natural fibers & bio-textiles
Bio-based textile materials including cellulosic fibers, mycelium leathers, and precision-fermented proteins replacing fossil-based synthetic fabrics and animal-derived materials.