Member - PhaBuilder
Microstructure Works is a leading-edge synthetic biotechnology company, focusing on the modification and engineering of salt-loving microorganisms, with a dual matrix of "platform + product" development. The founder is Professor Guoqiang Chen, Director of the Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology at Tsinghua University.
Type
Company
Founded
2021
Company Size
110
Member Type
innovator
Founders
Sherry Xu
Headquarters
中国100051
Social network
About
Bio-based manufacturing surpasses fossil-based manufacturing in many aspects. However, the cost of traditional bio-based manufacturing is too high when compared with many advantages of current chemical manufacturing, such as rapid reaction, high conversion rate, continuous processes, low water consumption, high product concentrations, easy product recovery, which makes it difficult to commercialize. At the same time, crises related to the environment, use of fossil resources and energy requirements have become problems we cannot ignore.
PhaBuilder created a brand new bio-based manufacturing method called "Next Generation Industrial Biotechnology (NGIB)", using a revolutionary bacteria called Halomonas as the chassis cell to achieve the final product - polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA). The genetic modification of Halomonas enables the usage of second generation feedstock such as stalks and kitchen waste. Moreover, NGIB is insusceptible to bacteria contamination, which enables an open and continuous fermentation process with no need for sterilization. Therefore, NGIB has significantly simplified the production process, saved energy and fresh water, eliminated expensive stainless steel equipment, and increased concentration.
Headquarters 中国100051
SDG’s of application
The Sustainable Development Goals are a call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity everywhere.
SDG 6
Clean water and sanitation
SDG 7
Affordable and clean energy
SDG 9
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG 11
Sustainable cities and communities
SDG 12
Responsible consumption and production
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