TAGS: Biobased Solutions
Lygos announces a strategic investment from Flexible Solutions and its subsidiary NanoChem Solutions to advance Lygos’ Bio-Aspartic™ Acid technology. The investment is part of Lygos’ ongoing commitment to reducing dependence on foreign fossil fuels and reviving North American manufacturing capabilities.
Bio-aspartic Acid for TPA Production
NanoChem Solutions specializes in biodegradable, water-soluble products utilizing thermal polyaspartate (TPA) polymers. Lygos’ Bio-Aspartic Acid can be used to produce TPA, which is a safe and sustainable alternative to polyacrylic acid (PAC). PAC is a key ingredient for a broad set of industrial agriculture, water treatment and chemical applications.
“FSI believes in the potential of sustainable aspartic acid,” said Dan O’Brien, CEO of FSI. “
Our innovative TPA biopolymers have been recognized by the EPA for their ability to reduce or eliminate the generation of hazardous substances. The addition of Lygos’ sustainable Bio-Aspartic Acid will further improve the performance of our biodegradable, water-soluble products and reduce the overall impact on the environment.”
Converting Sustainable Sugars into Bio-aspartic Acid
Every year, millions of pounds of PAC are produced with a petrochemical process that often ends up polluting bodies of water and food supplies. Lygos aims to replace this toxic process by converting sustainable sugars into Bio-Aspartic Acid and other high-value specialty chemicals. The company’s proprietary technology platform utilizes the latest advances in bioengineering and data science to create bio-based solutions that feature compelling performance, economic and environmental advantages over traditional industrial ingredients.
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As the US rejoins global efforts in the fight against climate change, Lygos is focused on developing world-changing technologies aimed at sequestering carbon dioxide and replacing harmful plastics with more biodegradable and sustainable alternatives,” said Eric Steen, PhD, CEO of Lygos. “
We are partnering with FSI and other industry leaders to advance our leading portfolio of organic acids, scale production and enable more customers around the world to create higher-quality and safer products.”
Source: Lygos