Dupont claims that the company is developing a process for producing aromatics from dextrose through bacterial fermentation methods. Dextrose can be obtained from corn and other crops. Aromatic monomers prepared by this process are introduced into the polymer, giving the polymer its unique properties. This kind of biotechnology has greatly improved compared to traditional chemical processes. The raw materials it uses are relatively economical and renewable. At the same time, the biotechnical response is safe and the yield is equal to or slightly higher than the traditional chemical route. However, DuPont did not disclose more details about the process technology.
Sharon Haynie, a fellow of the research team, was named DuPont's "Month Scientist" in November for her great contribution to the process development. Haynie’s research team successfully developed biotechnologies for the production of 1,3-propanediol (PDO) from dextrose, one of DuPont’s important raw materials for producing poly(trimethylene terephthalate). DuPont has been working with Genencor to develop this technology. Recently, DuPont and Diversa also reached an agreement to jointly develop bioenzymatic technology for a series of DuPont chemicals (including PDO production processes, etc.) production processes. However, DuPont did not disclose the cooperation of other companies in the development of bio-based aromatics monomer technology.
Sharon Haynie, a fellow of the research team, was named DuPont's "Month Scientist" in November for her great contribution to the process development. Haynie’s research team successfully developed biotechnologies for the production of 1,3-propanediol (PDO) from dextrose, one of DuPont’s important raw materials for producing poly(trimethylene terephthalate). DuPont has been working with Genencor to develop this technology. Recently, DuPont and Diversa also reached an agreement to jointly develop bioenzymatic technology for a series of DuPont chemicals (including PDO production processes, etc.) production processes. However, DuPont did not disclose the cooperation of other companies in the development of bio-based aromatics monomer technology.