Presently, acrylic acid is produced by the oxidation of propylene derived from the refining of crude oil. BASF, Cargill and industrial biotechnology company Novozymes will develop bio-based technologies to produce acrylic acid from renewable feedstocks.
BASF introduces plastics line approved for drinking water
Michael Heinz, member of the board of executive directors of BASF, said: “The cooperation combines BASF’s global market strength and innovation power with the excellent know-how and competencies of Novozymes and Cargill who are global leaders in their respective industry segments. Together we are uniquely positioned to more sustainably meet market and society needs.”
Cargill to build new feed facility in Texas
Novozymes and Cargill have collaborated on renewable acrylic acid technology since 2008. Both companies have worked to develop microorganisms that can efficiently convert renewable feedstock into 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP), which is one possible chemical precursor to acrylic acid. BASF has now joined the collaboration to develop the process for conversion of 3-HP into acrylic acid.
Source: Cargill
.
© FoodBev Media Ltd 2024