Genomatica Breakthrough Replaces Petroleum With Sugar in Major Chemical Process

San Diego-based Genomatica Inc., a sustainable chemical company, has proven a novel bio-manufacturing process capable of producing thousands of tons of a commodity chemical in a single facility. The foundational chemical, 1,4-butanediol (BDO), is a key raw material in the manufacturing of hundreds of plastic, rubber and fiber products. BDO has a worldwide annual production value estimated at more than $4 billion across the automotive, textile and consumer goods industries. read more

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