SEOUL, South
Korea, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Hyosung TNC is taking significant strides towards a
sustainable future by focusing on the production of sustainable
bio-based BDO. Butanediol (BDO) plays a crucial role as a chemical
material not only in the production of spandex fibers like PTMG but
also in various other industries such as engineering plastics,
biodegradable packaging, footwear soles, and industrial
compounds.
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However, traditional BDO production methods have
presented notable environmental challenges due to their dependence
on fossil fuels as the primary raw material like coal. In response,
Hyosung partnered with Geno, a San
Diego-based biotech leader specializing in sustainable
materials, in 2023. Through Geno's proven plant-based GENO™ BDO
technology, which ferments sugars from sugarcane to replace fossil
fuels like coal, Hyosung aims to advance its range of regen™ Bio
Spandex products.
Expanding upon its sustainable brand, regen™,
which already offers polyester and nylon fibers made from recycled
PET bottles and discarded fishing nets, Hyosung TNC now seeks to
lead the growing premium spandex market with bio-based spandex
products.
By embarking on this bio-based BDO production
venture, Hyosung TNC is not only contributing to environmental
protection but also paving the way for sustainable industrial
development. They reaffirm their commitment to being a more
responsible corporate citizen by presenting this innovative
approach, which captures the essence of environmental protection
and sustainable industrial growth.
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