Polyose Bio
About Polyose Bio
Polyose Bio utilizes synthetic biology and metabolic engineering to convert food waste into high-value sugar polymers, significantly reducing the environmental impact of traditional production methods. This process not only addresses the 30 million tons of food waste sent to landfills annually in the U.S. but also lowers the carbon footprint of sugar polymer production by 95%.
```xml <problem> The traditional sugar polymer industry relies on resource-intensive practices like deforestation and chemical extraction, leading to significant environmental damage. Additionally, vast quantities of food waste end up in landfills, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and wasted resources. </problem> <solution> Polyose Bio utilizes synthetic biology and metabolic engineering to convert food waste into high-value sugar polymers, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional production methods. Their technology addresses the food waste problem by transforming it into a valuable resource, while simultaneously reducing the environmental impact associated with sugar polymer manufacturing. By employing microbial strains and optimized metabolic pathways, Polyose Bio produces cheaper and more sustainable sugar polymers, creating a circular economy. </solution> <features> - Microbial strains designed using advanced genetic engineering tools and biophysics-based models. - Optimized metabolic pathways for maximum sugar polymer production. - Modulation of sugar polymer functionalities through biochemistry and polymerization processes. - Machine learning models used to optimize microbial sugar polymer production based on whole-cell omics datasets. </features> <target_audience> Polyose Bio's primary customers are businesses that utilize sugar polymers in their products and are seeking sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to traditional sources. </target_audience> ```
What does Polyose Bio do?
Polyose Bio utilizes synthetic biology and metabolic engineering to convert food waste into high-value sugar polymers, significantly reducing the environmental impact of traditional production methods. This process not only addresses the 30 million tons of food waste sent to landfills annually in the U.S. but also lowers the carbon footprint of sugar polymer production by 95%.
Where is Polyose Bio located?
Polyose Bio is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
When was Polyose Bio founded?
Polyose Bio was founded in 2022.
- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 2022
- Employees
- 1 employees
- Major Investors
- MassChallenge Switzerland