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DNP Green Technology, one of the shareholders of Bioamber, is pleased to announce an agreement with the National Scientific Research Council of Canada Biotechnology Research Institute (NRC-BRI). This partnership aims to develop a second-generation technology for the production of succinic acid-based organic compounds, used in various industrial applications.

Succinic acid forms the basis for the production of many chemicals. It is used in products such as antifreeze, solvents and polymers (polyesters, polyurethanes and polyamides). Bioamber technology provides a route to succinic acid-based organic compound that is an alternative to petrochemicals safe, economical and environmentally responsible.

"This research partnership with the NRC-BRI will expand our knowledge of microbial systems to produce succinic acid-based organic compounds and their derivatives," said Bernier Dr.Roger Laurent, deputy general R & D DNP Green Technology. "Our goal is to improve even the best technology available through approximations of biological processes and concepts and take advantage of the expertise and facilities frontline NRC."

Bioamber, a joint venture of DNP Green Technology and Agro-Industrie Recherches et developments (ARD) had already developed a first generation technology for the production of succinic acid-based organic compounds. Bioamber technology also provides an important environmental benefit: consume CO2, unlike the equivalent petrochemicals that emit greenhouse gases. Bioamber has started to allow the first generation technology next year.

This new initiative between DNP and Green Technology NRC-BRI is based on a working relationship that includes an ongoing program for detection of carbohydrates. This detection allows researchers to ensure the flow of sugar from various sources such as corn, sugarcane, wheat, lignocellulose and glycerol to determine its economic impact as raw materials in the production of succinic acid Bioamber. This detection plays a decisive role in the evaluation of raw materials around the world.