Aquafil and Genomatica to build a demo plant to produce 100% renewable nylon-6
Type of post: NEWS IN BRIEF.
Genomatica has signed a deal with Aquafil to build a demonstration scale facility to produce 100% renewable nylon-6. The deal is a 50-fold expansion over previous production levels and represents significant acceleration toward commercializing renewably nylon-6.
Press release: "Genomatica to Scale Bio-nylon 50-Fold with Aquafil to Meet Surging Brand Demand", 19/11/2020.
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Figure 1. Aquafil and Genomatica to build a demonstration scale facility to produce 100% renewable nylon-6 (taken from the video “Remaking nylon – Genomatica’s program for more sustainable apparel and carpet”)
This multi-year agreement provides the foundation for a more sustainable nylon value chain by expanding a longstanding Genomatica partnership with the European nylon producer Aquafil. The two companies teamed up in January 2020 to produce the world’s first ton of bio-nylon-6 precursor at pilot scale. Relying on their expertise in scaling up the production of renewably-sourced chemicals, Genomatica and Aquafil are moving directly to a larger-than-typical demonstration scale to support initial commercial applications by committed brand partners, responding to surging consumer interest in sustainable products.
Video: "Remaking nylon – Genomatica’s program for more sustainable apparel and carpet"