Bio-based Chemicals & Enzymes
Catalyzing Greener Reactions
- The transition from non-renewable petrochemical feedstock to biomass-derived materials is a key component of India’s BioE3 strategy, which aims to foster sustainable biomanufacturing. The policy emphasizes the importance of biotransformation using synthetic biology and genome engineering to produce bio-based specialty chemicals, enzymes, and biopolymers. By leveraging India’s agricultural and industrial waste, new platforms for sustainable chemical production will emerge. This move from petrochemical dependence to bio-based solutions is essential for achieving a circular economy, reducing environmental impact, and creating high-value bio-based products.
- India’s chemical industry is already significant, contributing about $60 billion by 2026, and bio-based innovations in enzymes and specialty chemicals will only accelerate this growth. Key areas include agro-chemicals, bioplastics, and industrial chemicals. This transformation is vital for reducing carbon emissions and ensuring the sustainable development of chemical industries.