Abstract
Biobased chemicals firm Genomatica has inked a multiyear deal with Aquafil, an Italian producer of nylon 6 fiber, to develop a commercial process for sustainable nylon. Aquafil will license Genomatica’s technology to make the nylon raw material caprolactam from sugar, via fermentation with genetically modified microbes. Genomatica first disclosed it had routes to biobased caprolactam in 2014. The company holds several patents on genetically engineered pathways for a family of biopolymer intermediates that also includes adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine, raw materials for nylon 6,6. Aquafil says its customers in the sportswear, fashion, and carpet industries are very interested in sustainable nylon. The company currently sells a nylon 6 fiber called Econyl, made from preconsumer scrap nylon and other waste products such as abandoned fishing nets. “We aim to be a leader of sustainability for nylon, and we are excited by the opportunity to be the first to bring the benefits
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