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Fermentation

Technology Also known as: Bioprocessing, Microbial Fermentation, Biomanufacturing

Quick Overview

Industrial fermentation uses microorganisms to convert renewable feedstocks into bio-based monomers and polymers.

Related terms: pla pha bio-based-aniline continuous-fermentation synthetic-biology feedstock

Overview

Microbial conversion of sugars or other feedstocks into chemical building blocks (lactic acid for PLA, 1,3-propanediol, succinic acid, PHA). Core bioprocess for producing bio-based monomers and biopolymers at industrial scale.

Key Concepts

Industrial fermentation uses microorganisms to convert renewable feedstocks into bio-based monomers and polymers.

Industry Landscape

Major Companies & Projects

NatureWorks, Total Corbion, Corbion, Danimer Scientific, RWDC, Newlight Technologies, CJ Biomaterials, Kaneka are actively developing fermentation technologies and applications.

Applications

PLA production, PHA production, Bio-based chemicals, Organic acids, 1,3-Propanediol, Succinic acid

Standards & Certifications

ISO 14855, ASTM D6400, EN 13432

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Further Reading

  • Industry reports from Nova-Institute, European Bioplastics, ISCC
  • Peer-reviewed literature in Green Chemistry, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
  • Regulatory updates from EU Commission, USDA BioPreferred, FDA

Standards & Certifications

  • ISO 14855
  • ASTM D6400
  • EN 13432

Major Producers

  • NatureWorks
  • Total Corbion
  • Corbion
  • Danimer Scientific
  • RWDC
  • Newlight Technologies
  • CJ Biomaterials
  • Kaneka

Key Applications

  • PLA production
  • PHA production
  • Bio-based chemicals
  • Organic acids
  • 1,3-Propanediol
  • Succinic acid

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