A Shanghai-based biotechnology company, in collaboration with Fudan University, the University of Oxford and other institutions, has achieved globally leading breakthroughs in the biomass manufacturing of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), overcoming the long-standing challenge of PHA mass production with three landmark advancements:
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Breakthroughs |
Technical Indicators |
Industrial Significance |
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Single-Tank Yield |
300 g/L (the world’s highest) |
Significantly boosts production efficiency and cuts costs |
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Carbon Source Conversion Rate |
100% (surpassing the theoretical limit of 57%) |
Maximizes raw material utilization and eases environmental pressure |
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Carbon Footprint |
64% lower than that of traditional plastics |
Provides a low-carbon option for green packaging and medical materials |
Core Technology
The company’s independently developed “Biohybrid 2.0″ technology utilizes non-grain raw materials such as kitchen waste oil. It reduces the cost of PHA from 825 US dollars per ton to 590 US dollars per ton, marking a 28% decrease.
Application Prospects
PHA can be fully degraded in the natural environment within 2-6 months, compared to over 200 years for traditional plastics. In the future, it is expected to be widely applied in fields including medical implants, food packaging, and 3D printing, advancing the mitigation of “white pollution”.
Post time: Nov-24-2025