LanzaTech signs green rubber deal

New Zealand biotechnology company LanzaTech has signed a joint development agreement with nylon producer Invista to develop a bio-based butadiene, used in the production of synthetic rubber.
The two companies will collaborate on projects to develop one-step and two-step technologies to convert industrial waste gas carbon monoxide into butadiene. Initial commercialisation is expected in 2016.
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