In California, Algenesis Labs has commissioned its Bio-Iso™ pilot plant, which is producing 100% biogenic carbon isocyanate.
Unlike traditional isocyanates derived from petroleum and manufactured using highly toxic phosgene, Bio-Iso™ is made from plant-based dicarboxylic acids and manufactured without the use of phosgene. This novel process is both modular and scalable, setting a new benchmark for performance, safety, and sustainability.
“This isn’t just a greener alternative. Bio-Iso™ represents a fundamental shift in how we think about polyurethane production,” Dr. Stephen Mayfield, CEO at Algenesis Labs, said in a press statement. “Combined with our Soleic® polyol, Bio-Iso now enables a 100% biobased TPU [thermoplastic polyurethane] —validated through ASTM D6866-24 analysis by Beta Analytic—that delivers truly circular, sustainable materials without compromising durability or performance.”
Algenesis is actively scaling Bio-Iso™ at its San Diego facility and is seeking strategic partners to support global industrial-scale commercialization.