Lygos joins forces with Flexible Solutions to meet growing demand for Bio-Aspartic Acid

In California, Lygos, Inc. gets strategic investment from Flexible Solutions and its subsidiary NanoChem Solutions to advance Lygos’ Bio-Aspartic Acid technology. The investment is part of Lygos’ ongoing commitment to reducing dependence on foreign fossil fuels and reviving North American manufacturing capabilities.

NanoChem Solutions specializes in biodegradable, water-soluble products utilizing thermal polyaspartate (TPA) polymers. Initially developed as part of a grant from the US Department of Energy, Lygos’ Bio-Aspartic Acid can be used to produce TPA, which is a safe and sustainable alternative to polyacrylic acid (PAC). PAC is a key ingredient for a broad set of industrial agriculture, water treatment and chemical applications. Every year, millions of pounds of PAC are produced with a petrochemical process that often ends up polluting bodies of water and food supplies. Lygos aims to replace this toxic process by converting sustainable sugars into Bio-Aspartic Acid and other high-value specialty chemicals. The company’s proprietary technology platform utilizes the latest advances in bioengineering and data science to create bio-based solutions that feature compelling performance, economic and environmental advantages over traditional industrial ingredients.