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Biobased Chemicals

Sumitomo, Conagen to develop renewable p-hydroxystyrene

by Michael McCoy
August 10, 2023 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 101, Issue 26

 

The structure of p-hydroxystyrene.

Sumitomo Chemical will work with the biobased chemical firm Conagen to develop p-hydroxystyrene using a combination of biosynthesis and chemosynthesis. The partners say they will combine Conagen’s expertise in microbial strain design with Sumitomo’s proficiency in chemical production to create a monomer made from 100% renewable carbon. Sumitomo invested $30 million in Conagen in April 2020.

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