mobius pbc

Mobius PBC is a biotech company based in Lenoir City, Tennessee, that develops technology to convert organic waste streams—such as those from agriculture, forestry, and biofuel industries—into sustainable, bio-based materials. The company’s core technology platform focuses on upcycling lignin, a natural byproduct found in plants, to create biodegradable and compostable resins. These resins serve as drop-in replacements for petroleum-based plastics and are designed to be processed using existing manufacturing equipment. Their proprietary process pelletizes lignin into resins that can be molded into products like agricultural containers and films, which are engineered to break down into water, compost, and carbon dioxide after their useful life.

The company’s solutions address critical sustainability challenges in sectors such as agriculture and horticulture, where high volumes of single-use petroleum plastics are traditionally used. By offering biodegradable alternatives like lignin-polymer containers and controlled-release fertilizers, Mobius aims to help growers reduce plastic waste and environmental pollution without sacrificing performance. The company has supported its research and commercialization efforts through federal funding, including multiple Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards from the USDA and NSF, as well as private grants, to scale its technology for real-world applications in greenhouses and farming.