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Toray, PTT Explore Technology for Non-edible Biomass-derived PolyamideToray, PTT Explore Technology for Non-edible Biomass-derived Polyamide

Fermentation and hydrogenation processes result in a bio-based polyamide similar to petroleum-derived PA 66, while reducing greenhouse-gas emissions during production.

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