We accomplished this using state-of-the-art pathway engineering, along with other biotechnology tools to create an Escherichia coli (E. coli) strain capable of producing 1,3-propanediol (PDO) from glucose.
PDO is used to manufacture the more resilient and comfortable Sorona® polyester. This polyester has applications in both fabrics and thermoplastics, such as to make apparel, upholstery, home fashions, and carpet.
Eco-friendly cost savings
Traditional PDO production proved lengthy and costly and required petroleum-based synthetic methods. So, significant cost savings result from our bio-friendly production.
This bio-based route to polyester and plastics marks a major advance in green chemistry. We use a renewable natural resource - glucose from cornstarch - as the main ingredient. And the new polyester product can be easily recycled.
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