EU RESEARCH PROJECT DEVELOPS NEW BIO-NYLON MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
March 1st, 2013
THE EUROPEAN Commission has welcomed progress being made by the European Union (EU)-funded Ambiocas research project, which is developing next generation chemical green manufacturing methods, notably identifying enzymes needed to produce a bio-nylon cascade process. In a note, Brussels said: “Compared to the current oil-based production, a bio-based nylon polymer would allow for a substantial reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions during its synthesis.” German speciality chemical manufacturer Evonik Industries is involved in the project. ...
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