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Renmatix Starts Up Research Unit

by Marc S. Reisch
January 21, 2013 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 91, Issue 3

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Renmatix’ new BioFlex unit.
This is a photo of Renmatix’ new plant in King of Prussia, Pa.
Credit: Renmatix
Renmatix’ new BioFlex unit.

Renmatix has started up a research-scale facility to convert a range of nonfood plant materials into cellulosic sugars for biobased chemicals and fuels. Located at the firm’s King of Prussia, Pa., headquarters, the BioFlex conversion unit will test feedstocks such as perennial grasses, agricultural residues, and softwood. The unit was unveiled earlier this month during a tour of the facility by Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

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