Novonesis has acquired a manufacturing facility in Thailand to scale up its regional production of enzymes and biological solutions for the bio-based materials sector.

Algenesis Labs has been awarded the 2025 Polyurethane Innovation Award for its Soleic® technology, a biodegradable, bio-based polyurethane derived from algae and non-food plants.

Researchers at the University of Missouri have utilized genetically modified algae strains to synthesize biodegradable polymers, offering a scalable, carbon-negative alternative to traditional plastics.