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Plans for a new biobased nylon 6 facility

08/10/2025

San Diego-based biotech company Genomatica, or Geno, has announced that Japanese conglomerate Sojitz is the first official partner and investor in a future production facility for plant-based nylon 6.  Geno has previously partnered with Italian nylon producer Aquafil, which is operating a demonstration line at its Slovenia facility since 2021. It ...

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