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Biobased adipic acid from sugars derived from crop residues for the production of Nylon

Date:August 29, 2022

Country: Japan

Plant Name:

    Biomass

Residue Name:

    Process waste/Secondary residue

End Products

Biochemicals

Adipic acid,Nylon 66

Application

  • The biobased adipic acid developed by Toray Industries Inc. can be used to produce nylon 66 (polyamide 66), which has various applications due to its durable, strong, and rigid properties

Description

Toray Industries Inc. has successfully developed the world's first 100% biobased adipic acid, a raw material for nylon 66, from sugars derived from crop residues, using a proprietary synthesis technique combining microbial fermentation technology and chemical purification technology, paving the way for a more sustainable and eco-friendly production process.

Pathway Description:

The process used by Toray Industries Inc. to develop 100% biobased adipic acid involves a proprietary synthesis technique combining microbial fermentation technology and chemical purification technology.

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Tags: Nylon 66 From biomassBiobased Adipic AcidMicrobial Fermentation of biomass

End Products

Biochemicals

Adipic acid,Nylon 66

Feedstock

Types of Feedstock

Secondary agricultural residue

Name

Crop residue

Form

Liquid

Commercials

Abundant renewable and cost-effective source

Logistics

Sourced from agricultural waste streams

Pathways

Biological

Microbial fermentation

Stakeholders

Industrial and commercial

Toray