Hydal BiotechnologyBacteria are the keyHydal
Similar to beer or yoghurt production, Hydal biotechnology relies on microorganisms and the ability of their metabolism to convert a feedstock into a product. We use the bacteria Cupriavidus necator as micro-factories, where the transformation from waste oil to PHA occurs.
Innovation
Our goal is to expand the portfolio of waste streams that can be used in our biotechnology. We plan to implement a technology for brewery malt waste upcycling.
Hydal’s technology is more environmentally sustainable than waste oils re-refining technologies. Current re-refining technologies, such as vacuum distillation, are energy intensive, whereas Hydal’s fermentation-based technology uses less energy, in milder operating conditions. Additionally, by virtue of being fermentation-based, the Hydal solution is modular and can be easily scaled to the required capacity.
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Hydal’s technology is more environmentally sustainable than waste oils re-refining technologies. Current re-refining technologies, such as vacuum distillation, are energy intensive, whereas Hydal’s fermentation-based technology uses less energy, in milder operating conditions. Additionally, by virtue of being fermentation-based, the Hydal solution is modular and can be easily scaled to the required capacity.
Frost & Sullivan
Biotechnology – the green production
Hydal PHA production requires several steps: First, the bacteria are cultured and tested in the laboratory. When multiplicated into a big enough population, they are mixed in a cultivation tank with waste cooking oil. Under specific conditions, the bacteria produce PHA inside their cells consuming WCO. C. necator can fill up to 80 % of its dry weight with PHA polymer. The polymer is then isolated, purified and ready for postprocessing specific for each of our applications.
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Biopolymer P3HB
P3HB is non-toxic, biocompatible and biodegradable. It is a circular material from waste.
Cosmetics
PHAs cause no toxicity, irritation or allergic skin reaction. In addition, Hydal PHA is fully biodegradable.
Biomedicine
The main properties of PHAs make them excellent candidates for biomedical applications.
Sustainable Packaging
We strive for zero-waste approach for our products and to further develop sustainable packaging.
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