Biotechnology Transforms Industrial Age Technologies, Resulting in More Efficient, Cleaner Processes
During the Industrial Age natural resources were converted by brute force into usable products with little need for process efficiencies or concern for the environment. Although many incremental improvements have been made in today’s industrial technologies, much remains the same as it was 50 years ago. With the advent of industrial biotechnology, however, this is changing. Industrial processes that have traditionally relied on mechanical and chemical means are now being replaced by enzymes to efficiently, economically, and cleanly catalyze a wide variety of processes.
With our extensive library of enzymes and protein optimization technologies, Verenium is uniquely positioned to catalyze changes with Industrial Biotechnology. Luminase™ PB-100 and Luminase™ PB-200 enzymes enhance the process of pulp bleaching in the paper making industry while reducing the use of harsh bleaching chemicals. Our Purifine™ enzyme increases the efficiency of edible oil processing. And we will continue to expand our portfolio of industrial enzyme products as we strive to develop efficient, eco-sensitive enzymatic bioprocesses to replace inefficient, often environmentally destructive processes.
During the Industrial Age natural resources were converted by brute force into usable products with little need for process efficiencies or concern for the environment. Although many incremental improvements have been made in today’s industrial technologies, much remains the same as it was 50 years ago. With the advent of industrial biotechnology, however, this is changing. Industrial processes that have traditionally relied on mechanical and chemical means are now being replaced by enzymes to efficiently, economically, and cleanly catalyze a wide variety of processes.
