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Bio-BDO and Succinic Acid Updates
My schedule this October is so tight, but I need to squeeze in these two announcements because it’s rare these days to receive information on bio-based succinic acid and bio-based 1,4-butanediol (BDO). This brief news a month ago about TechnipEnergies acquiring DSM’s Biosuccinium® technology is very interesting to me, given that is currently the only … Continue reading
INVISTA to soon sell bio-based LYCRA® fiber
INVISTA, owner of the LYCRA® brand, introduces the only commercial offering of a bio-derived spandex available globally and for use in a wide variety of apparel fabrics and garments. Spandex is also known as elastane in Europe and other parts of the world. Approximately 70% by weight of the new LYCRA® bio-derived spandex fiber comes … Continue reading