ZymoChem produces BAYSE™, the first fully bio‑based, biodegradable superabsorbent polymer that matches or exceeds the performance of conventional petroleum‑based SAPs used in diapers, feminine hygiene products, and other consumer goods. The material is manufactured at commercial scale from renewable feedstocks, offering manufacturers a drop‑in, high‑absorbency solution that reduces landfill persistence and carbon footprint without a green premium.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Conventional superabsorbent polymers used in diapers, feminine hygiene products, and other consumer goods are derived from petroleum‑based plastics, creating large volumes of non‑degradable waste and contributing to the carbon footprint of everyday items.
Solution
ZymoChem has developed BAYSE™, the world’s first fully bio‑based, biodegradable superabsorbent polymer (SAP). BAYSE matches or exceeds the absorbency, leak protection, and softness of traditional petroleum‑based SAPs while breaking down naturally after use. The company produces the material at commercial scale using a proprietary biomanufacturing process, enabling large‑volume supply for manufacturers. By replacing fossil‑derived SAPs with BAYSE, product makers can meet sustainability targets without sacrificing performance or incurring a “green premium.”
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers of disposable hygiene products (diapers, training pants, feminine hygiene pads) and textile producers seeking bio‑based alternatives for nylon 6,6 and related polymers.
Features
- 100 % bio‑based polymer derived from renewable feedstocks, eliminating fossil carbon input
- Fully biodegradable in standard waste streams, reducing landfill persistence of hygiene products
- Absorbency and leak‑guard performance comparable to or better than conventional petroleum‑based SAPs
- Scalable biomanufacturing platform that delivers commercial‑scale volumes for mass‑market applications
- Compatible with existing diaper, feminine hygiene, and textile manufacturing processes
- Enables sustainable production of nylon 6,6 and other polymer building blocks through bio‑derived intermediates