Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE: ECVT), a leading integrated and innovative global provider of advanced materials, specialty catalysts, virgin sulfuric acid and sulfuric acid regeneration services (“Ecovyst”), and Enzyme Supplies Ltd, a leading supplier of enzyme based products (“Enzyme Supplies”) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on accelerating the growth of enzyme immobilization technologies. This partnership will leverage the unique expertise and experience of both companies to commercialize industrial biocatalysts.
Enzyme immobilization attaches enzymes to unique functionalized silicas, enhancing stability and enabling reuse which improves the economics vs traditional liquid-based systems
Ecovyst, a leading material science and advanced silicas innovator and manufacturer, is leveraging its strong capabilities to develop unique silica-based supports that optimize the immobilization process. Enzyme Supplies, a rapidly growing and highly regarded player in the industrial enzyme industry, is leveraging its deep know-how in enzymes to develop unique processes for biofuels, agriculture, paper & pulp, food processing, brewing and baking.
“Partnering with leading developers and licensors to develop unique solutions is the foundation of our innovation process,” said Paul Whittleston, President of Advanced Materials & Catalysts at Ecovyst. “By leveraging our deep expertise in silica-based advanced materials we aim to accelerate the growth of enzyme immobilization technologies.”
By combining their strengths, Enzyme Supplies and Ecovyst aim to develop novel biocatalyst solutions and increase the rate of commercialization of these cutting-edge solutions that improve the process efficiencies and the overall sustainability of processes.
Paul Richards, Managing Director of Enzyme Supplies, added: “At Enzyme Supplies, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of enzyme innovation. Collaborating with Ecovyst allows us to combine our enzyme expertise with their advanced material capabilities, enabling new opportunities for industrial applications and helping customers achieve greater process efficiencies.”
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