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Amyris and Michelin to collaborate on renewable isopropene

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Amyris and Michelin have signed definitive agreement to collaborate on the development and commercialization of renewable isopropene, a key component of tires and other rubber products. Amyris expects to commercialize its isopropene by 2015. Amyris will utilize its farnesene producing technology … Continue reading →

Lanxess to produce bio-based EPDM rubber in Brazil

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The end of the year should see the commercial production of biobased EPDM rubber, announces German specialty chemicals company Lanxess (PDF). Brazilian chemical giant Braskem will supply the raw material: ethylene sourced from sugarcane. The rubber will be manufactured at Lanxess’ … Continue reading →