We believe synthetic biology is the key to shifting away from petrochemicals to power the circular economy.

8 years of development
to exceed commercial rate

We engineered advanced MMO enzymes that catalyze the direct oxidation of methane to methanol at standard temperature and pressure.

No other catalyst can perform this reaction.

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After 4 generations, we have reached 150% of commercial rate

First products include:

Acrylic acid
Methacrylates
Acrylonitrile

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Remake everything

A simple process – like brewing whiskey

Example: Make net-zero acrylic from methane

image of the process of creating net-zero acrylic from methane waste

Power the circular economy

Be a solution for a better future

circular economy model showing how waste methane is turned into net-zero materials for consumption

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How can we work together?

iMicrobes provides the strain, bioprocess, samples and intellectual property.

We co-develop the biomanufacturing process.

You take the materials to market.