This collaboration brings Acies Bio’s expertise in microbial production strain engineering, synthetic biology, and biomanufacturing development with LG Chem’s extensive capabilities in commercial process development, large-scale manufacturing, and global market access. By combining their respective strengths, the two companies aim to deliver a sustainable and efficient alternative for producing high-demand chemicals, driving the transition to bio-based industrial cleantech solutions.
Dr. Jongku Lee, CTO of LG Chem, noted: “The collaboration with Acies Bio demonstrates LG Chem’s commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in the chemical industry. By combining LG Chem’s expertise in commercialization and market expansion with Acies Bio’s cutting-edge OneCarbonBio platform, LG Chem aims to pioneer scalable biotechnological pathways for producing valuable chemicals. This partnership is a key step toward achieving our vision of a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future in cleantech manufacturing.”
LG Chem and Acies Bio have formed a strategic partnership to develop sustainable biomanufacturing solutions.
The collaboration focuses on Acies Bio’s OneCarbonBio platform, which upcycles one-carbon feedstocks like CO₂, plastic waste, and biogas into high-value chemicals.
The joint effort aims to provide bio-based alternatives, driving the chemical industry’s transition to sustainability.
Dr. Gregor Kosec, director of R&D at Acies Bio, commented: “Our partnership with LG Chem reinforces Acies Bio’s mission to enable sustainable production of chemicals and materials. Through this collaboration, we will combine our advanced OneCarbonBioTM microbial platform and 18 years of experience in microbial R&D with LG Chem’s extensive process and market capabilities. Once fully developed, the technology will be positioned for large-scale deployment, contributing significantly to a more sustainable future for the chemical industry.”
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