Sorona
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Sorona is a unique polymer created by DuPont based on 1,3-propanediol (PDO).[1]. It is claimed to be both soft and extremely stain resistant plus high strength and stiffness [2]
Sorona (aka 3GT) is a co-polymer of "Bio-PDO" and petroleum derivered terephthalate. The polymers in this series include poly(ethylene terephthalate) (2GT), poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (3GT), and poly(tetramethylene terephthalate) (4GT). [3]
The polymer Sorona has been mentioned by J. Craig Venter in interviews[4] as an example of an application of Synthetic Biology. He says "DuPont argues that Sorona is going to be the first billion-dollar biotech product other than a pharmaceutical."
DuPont's CEO (Charles O. Holliday) wears a pinstripe suit made of Sorona fibers [5]
[edit] References
- ^ DuPont Sorona Polymer
- ^ DuPont Automotive News - Fact Sheet – DuPont Engineering Polymers Previews Plans to Produce a New Family of High-Performance Polymers Made with Renewable Resources
- ^ http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/abstract/104059259
- ^ Decoding the DNA decoder - Cosmic Log - msnbc.com
- ^ delawareonline ¦ The News Journal, Wilmington, Del. ¦ DuPont plans to cut $1 billion in costs
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