2026/06/16
Breakthrough in the catalytic synthesis of azelaic acid may reshape the azelaic acid market.
In March 2026, Liaocheng University publicly disclosed a patent for “Catalytic Synthesis of Azelaic Acid Using Cr₂O₃‑Loaded Porous Materials.” The technology is currently undergoing small‑scale pilot testing in Shandong, laying the technical groundwork for subsequent large‑scale domestic industrial production. Azelaic acid is a saturated dicarboxylic acid that appears as white flaky crystals at room temperature and possesses key characteristics such as amorphous structure, high flexibility, and excellent hydrolytic stability, making it a versatile intermediate in coatings, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and other sectors. In the coatings industry, its overall performance surpasses that of adipic and sebacic acids; however, due to its relatively high cost and unstable supply, it has long been undervalued. With recent breakthroughs in domestic manufacturing processes and the gradual ramp-up of production capacity, azelaic acid is now poised for large‑scale industrial application.
Industry Trends
2025/12/09
Using Soleic® bio-based polyurethane material, NAMU launches a brand-new sports recovery slipper.
Recently, the sports recovery brand NAMU announced the launch of its new product—the NAMU SL01 sports recovery slippers—designed to provide sports enthusiasts with intelligent recovery and posture correction features. Made from Algenesis Labs’ revolutionary 100% biodegradable polyurethane material, Soleic®, these slippers are the first sports recovery slippers that seamlessly combine athletic performance with environmental responsibility.
Industry Trends
2025/11/29
The European Commission recently formally adopted a brand-new “Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable Bioeconomy in the EU,” charting a clear path forward toward building a clean, competitive, and resilient European economy. By harnessing renewable biological resources from both land and ocean and providing alternative solutions for critical raw materials, the EU will steadily move toward an economic model that is more circular and decarbonized, while reducing its reliance on fossil fuel imports.
Industry Trends
2025/10/11
Dodecanedioic acid (also known as lauric acid, with the structural formula HOOC(CH₂)₁₀COOH) is a straight-chain aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. As an important fine chemical intermediate, it has attracted considerable attention from the industry due to its significant application value.
Industry Trends
2025/09/15
HuaAn Securities recently released its Synthetic Biology Weekly Report: Recently, Sinopec and Saudi International Power and Water Company (ACWA Power) officially signed a contract for the front-end engineering design (Feed+ turnkey EPC) of the Yanbu Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia Project in Saudi Arabia.
Industry Trends
2025/08/28
The green revolution in rubber materials: The industrial development of bio-based rubber materials
The third-generation material for rubber is bio-based rubber. With its environmentally friendly, sustainable, and renewable properties, this new material is gradually becoming a favorite in the rubber industry and holds great promise to lead a green revolution in rubber materials in the future.
Industry Trends
2025/06/21
A Comprehensive Overview of Bio-Based Materials: From Definition to Future Prospects
The core concept of bio-based materials—a burgeoning field—is gradually becoming a new favorite in both technology and environmental protection. This concept not only represents a new type of green and eco-friendly material but also embodies a transformative shift across the entire industrial chain, from raw materials to finished products.
Industry Trends
2025/05/11
In 2025, as global carbon neutrality goals advance and consumer environmental awareness grows, the application of bio-based materials in automotive interiors is shifting from “niche experimentation” to “mainstream standardization.”
Industry Trends
2025/03/10
In 2025, bio-based materials will usher in a new green chapter—with a promising future ahead!
Bio-based materials are a concept that has emerged in recent years. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s definition[1], they generally refer to products composed primarily of one or more substances derived from living organisms. Many common materials, such as paper, wood, and leather, can be classified as bio-based materials. The key focus of this concept lies in the origin of the carbon structural units rather than their ultimate fate at the end of their life cycle.
Industry Trends
2025/02/14
ZhiGeng Research & Selection aims to track domestic and international trends and insights in the biotechnology sector through a research-and-analysis-driven approach. We present diverse industry backgrounds, current situations, challenges, and future development trends, with the goal of opening up innovative perspectives for partners within the biotechnology ecosystem.