In Georgia, Danimer Scientific and Chevron Phillips Chemical have expanded their polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) development pact to include development and commercialization of cast extrusion films, blown extrusion films, injection molded parts and rotational molded parts. Specifically, the collaboration uses Danimer Rinnovo polymers produced via CPChem’s loop slurry reactor process.
Rinnovo is a type of PHA synthesized from lactones produced using Danimer’s Novo22 catalyst technology. The collaboration expands on Danimer and CPChem’s previously announced agreement, in which Danimer is evaluating the use of CPChem’s loop slurry reactor design to develop a continuous reactor system in the manufacturing process for Rinnovo.
“Our business relationship with CPChem continues to yield results, and we’re excited for the further opportunities that lie ahead,” said Stephen E. Croskrey, CEO of Danimer.