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PhaBuilder collaborates with Solenis and Hengxin
Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, has signed an agreement with Beijing PhaBuilder Biotechnology Co., Ltd., (hereinafter referred to as PhaBuilder), an innovative synthetic biology enterprise, to collaborate on further developing key PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) - based technology for the paper packaging market.
DIN Germany announced that Hefei Hengxin Life Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Hengxin) has obtained the world’s first DIN certificate of PHA coated paper products. Chairman Yan Deping of Hengxin stated that this achievement is the result of years of research, continuous innovation, and pursuit of excellence by Tsinghua University, PhaBuilder, and Hengxin. This product not only has excellent physical properties and environmental benefits, but also has made a significant breakthrough in the processing techniques, filling the gap in PHA market.
PHA is a green and sustainable material manufactured through green and low-carbon bio-fermentation. Its application in paper products will help promote the eco-friendly development of the paper industry. The PHA coating of the paper products manufactured by Hengxin is made from the PHA raw material of PhaBuilder. PhaBuilder was established by Professor George Guo-Qiang Chen from Tsinghua University who specializes in synthetic biology.