Axeb Biotech's activity focuses on the sustainable and eco-efficient processing and production of chemical products and raw materials. The company does this using enzymes and microorganisms in fermentation and bioconversion processes. "Some of these processes are pure synthesis, while others use biotechnology", Casals explains.

The company produces supplements for animal and plant food, as well as compounds that decontaminate by absorbing metals and pesticides. This is an area that is especially important in Latin America. "Our most important market is in the farm sector. The (Latin American) continent currently has the greatest agricultural potential", the Axeb Biotech director says.

At the present the company is undertaking a variety of technological development projects in Mexico, Argentina and Brazil, in collaboration with universities and companies in those countries.

RESEARCH IS CRUCIAL

The future of sustainable chemicals undoubtedly depends on research. This bet in turn depends to some extent on the requirements of industry. Fortunately, as Repsol researcher Pilar Lafuente confirms, there is "a demand for products with a green differentiation".

Axeb Biotech’s director agrees, although he does not hide that fact that "sustainable technology has very little chance if it is more expensive and the higher price is not justified."

However, Repsol researcher Vicente Hernández Borjabad emphasizes that research is crucial "for the development of new products in an ever-changing world, where businesses have a short-term view."

In any case, a key role is played by the R&D&I departments at the companies committed to chemically sustainable processes and products. "At Tecnan, it’s not just important, it is a key priority. In fact, a large part of the staff is dedicated to R&D in areas related to improving the production process, searching for new industrial applications for products and developing new complex nanoparticles."

Article published in january 2012
Carmelo Hermoso de Mendoza

Axeb Biotech's activity focuses on the sustainable and eco-efficient processing and production of chemical products and raw materials. The company does this using enzymes and microorganisms in fermentation and bioconversion processes. "Some of these processes are pure synthesis, while others use biotechnology", Casals explains.

The company produces supplements for animal and plant food, as well as compounds that decontaminate by absorbing metals and pesticides. This is an area that is especially important in Latin America. "Our most important market is in the farm sector. The (Latin American) continent currently has the greatest agricultural potential", the Axeb Biotech director says.

At the present the company is undertaking a variety of technological development projects in Mexico, Argentina and Brazil, in collaboration with universities and companies in those countries.

RESEARCH IS CRUCIAL

The future of sustainable chemicals undoubtedly depends on research. This bet in turn depends to some extent on the requirements of industry. Fortunately, as Repsol researcher Pilar Lafuente confirms, there is "a demand for products with a green differentiation".

Axeb Biotech’s director agrees, although he does not hide that fact that "sustainable technology has very little chance if it is more expensive and the higher price is not justified."

However, Repsol researcher Vicente Hernández Borjabad emphasizes that research is crucial "for the development of new products in an ever-changing world, where businesses have a short-term view."

In any case, a key role is played by the R&D&I departments at the companies committed to chemically sustainable processes and products. "At Tecnan, it’s not just important, it is a key priority. In fact, a large part of the staff is dedicated to R&D in areas related to improving the production process, searching for new industrial applications for products and developing new complex nanoparticles."

Article published in january 2012
Carmelo Hermoso de Mendoza