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Algenesis wins ACS Green Chemistry Challenge Award for biobased polyurethane

Algenesis wins ACS Green Chemistry Challenge Award for biobased polyurethane

July 13, 2026 |

In California, Algenesis Labs has received the 2026 ACS Green Chemistry Challenge Award in the Small Business category for its Soleic® family of plant-based, fully biodegradable polyurethane materials.  One of the most prestigious recognitions in sustainable chemistry, the ACS Green Chemistry Challenge Award honors technologies that advance green chemistry principles to benefit human health and […]

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Algenesis and UC San Diego develop biobased TPU

Algenesis and UC San Diego develop biobased TPU

March 25, 2024 |

In San Diego, University of California San Diego and Algenesis have developed a new biobased thermoplastic urethane to help address pervasive microplastics in the environment. In a study published recently in Scientific Reports, the team proved that tiny plastic particles from their new TPU rapidly biodegraded under home composting conditions. They discovered that even common […]

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