Industrial Scale-Up and Commercial Readiness (TRL 8-9)

Enzymatic interesterification for producing edible fats and oils that contain no trans fatty acids. Archer Daniels Midland Company and Novozymes have created enzymatic interesterification to replace chemical interestification processes. Trans fatty acids are a strong risk factor for heart disease. Trans fatty acids are formed during the hydrogenation process and are found in high concentrations in various foods. Interesterification is the most effective way to decrease trans fat content in food without adversely manipulating it.

Technology that uses a protein tag that selectively binds to amino acids to measure protein concentration. The Sprint® Rapid Protein Analyzer uses iTAG® protein-tagging technology. The iTAG® solution selectively binds to three amino acids present in proteins: histidine, arginine, and lysine. The iTAG® solution is acidic and connects with the basic group of these amino acids when they come into contact. After removing the iTAG® solution through filtration, colorimetry is used to determine protein concentration.

Ingredients for flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, personal care products, and specialty materials. P2 Science transformers terpenes from the forest and oleochemicals from the field into safe, renewable, high performance, biodegradable, and multi-functional new ingredients for flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, personal care products, and specialty materials. Citropol® is a novel class of low MW liquid polymers that are made from 100% forest-derived terpenes through a clean, mild, and high yielding conversion process.

Fluorinated, nonflammable, environmentally friendly solvent. ZEORORA® H is a nonflammable and environmentally friendly solvent for a variety of applications.  ZEORORA® H/HTA is a cleaning solvent and functions as an alternative to HCFC-225 and nPB. This solvent has zero ozone depletion potential, minimal global warming potential, and a short atmospheric lifetime. It is also thermally stable, easy to recover, and has a high boiling point and low consumption.

Green chemicals for pharmaceuticals, polymers, paints, and petrochemicals. Inkemia Green Chemicals produces biodegradable, renewable, low-VOC, and waste-derived chemicals for pharmaceuticals, polymers, paints, and petrochemicals. They also offer biodegradable, low-VOC, and 90% biobased linseed oil methyl esters as a reactive diluent.

Separates live plants or algae into various bioactive components. This technology uses colloidal chemistry to gently separate live plants or algae into various bioactive components (Zeta Fractions) without solvents and with minimal energy consumption.

Conversion of waste biomass into feed for animals and other chemical commodities. This technology converts biomass waste, such as municipal and agricultural waste, into chemical commodities and animal feed. Chemical commodities include butyric acids, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, and others. Municipal and agricultural waste is usually incinerated or disposed of in landfills, which negatively impacts the environment. These biomass-derived chemicals have net-zero carbon dioxide emissions and can reduce the chemical industry's dependence on petrochemicals.

Synthesis of organic solvents from sugars. This technology uses selective membranes to produce ethyl lactate and similar esters from sugar. This synthetic pathway is significantly more cost-effective than traditional methods. The process requires little energy, is efficient, eliminates large volumes of salt waste, and reduces pollution emissions. Lactate esters are high-performing, compatible with a broad range of aqueous and organic reactions, and biodegradable. These solvents can replace halogenated and toxic solvents used in the industry. 

Acidic cleaning agent. Scale 131 offshore is an effective, highly concentrated acidic cleaning agent for Cleaning in Place (CIP) operations at offshore water-borne systems that is mild to users, materials, and the environment. It is classified as PLONOR (Possess Little Or No Risk to the Environment). This product is composed of biodegradable Bio Gen Active® and fruit acids. Traditional corrosion inhibitors are hazardous and negatively impact the environment. 

Manufactures sustainable and environmentally friendly ingredients with synthetic biology. This company uses sugarcane fermentation to convert basic plant sugars into rare bioidentical molecules, essential ingredients, and everyday products. They use a Lab-to-Market™ operating system to produce molecules that are bioidentical to those that exist in nature. They offer better performing ingredients at lower costs and unmatched speed and scale.