LG Chem and Acies Bio Partner to Develop Biomanufacturing Solutions
Last update on Dec 31, 2024
and Acies Bio announced a strategic collaboration to jointly develop sustainable solutions for commercial biomanufacturing. This initiative centers on Acies Bio's OneCarbonBio™ platform, an advanced synthetic biology system designed to upcycle one-carbon feedstocks derived from renewable or recycled sources, such as captured CO₂ emissions, plastic waste, and biogas. The platform converts these feedstocks into a variety of chemical intermediates, including high-value specialty materials.
Upcycling CO₂ and Waste into High-value Chemical Intermediates
This collaboration combines Acies Bio's knowledge in microbial production strain engineering, synthetic biology, and biomanufacturing development with LG Chem's capabilities in commercial process development, large-scale manufacturing, and global market access.
By combining their respective strengths, the two companies aim to deliver a sustainable and efficient alternative for producing high-demand chemicals, driving the transition to bio-based industrial cleantech solutions.
Dr. Jongku Lee, CTO of LG Chem, noted, 'The collaboration with Acies Bio demonstrates LG Chem's commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in the chemical industry. By combining LG Chem's expertise in commercialization and market expansion with Acies Bio's cutting-edge OneCarbonBio™ platform, LG Chem aims to pioneer scalable biotechnological pathways for producing valuable chemicals. This partnership is a key step toward achieving our vision of a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future in cleantech manufacturing.'
Dr. Gregor Kosec, director of R&D at Acies Bio, commented, 'Our partnership with LG Chem reinforces Acies Bio's mission to enable sustainable production of chemicals and materials. Through this collaboration, we will combine our advanced OneCarbonBio™ microbial platform and 18 years of experience in microbial R&D with LG Chem's extensive process and market capabilities. Once fully developed, the technology will be positioned for large-scale deployment, contributing significantly to a more sustainable future for the chemical industry.'
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