Conagen: Conagen and Sumitomo Chemical jointly develop new biosynthetic polymers

Conagen, the bioplatform innovator and biomanufacturer, and Sumitomo Chemical Co. (Tokyo, Japan) have announced to jointly develop p-hydroxystyrene (HS) and its polymer, poly p-hydroxystyrene (PHS), using a combination of biosynthesis, chemosynthesis, and polymerization. The monomer and the polymer are 100% renewable carbon, marking a new era of sustainable production. This follows Sumitomo's recent announcement of a [...] The post Conagen and Sumitomo Chemical jointly develop new biosynthetic polymers appeared first on Chemical Engineering.