UP Biochemicals

UP Biochemicals is a chemical technology company based in Lewis Center, Ohio, that is developing a proprietary bio-derived process to produce adipic acid. By utilizing a sugar-to-X conversion platform and proprietary HeatPath™ catalyst technology, the company creates an alternative to traditional, fossil-fuel-based methods of adipic acid production. This approach is designed to control heat and mass transfer to achieve high yields and purity while significantly reducing carbon emissions by over 90% compared to conventional industrial processes. The company intends to scale its operations to support a domestic supply chain for this critical chemical intermediate.

This technology is intended to help the apparel, automotive, and electronics industries meet sustainability goals by providing a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly supply of adipic acid for the production of Nylon 6,6. By replacing traditional petroleum-based production with a cleaner bio-based process, UP Biochemicals aims to support a greener industrial supply chain. The company has demonstrated its technology at the lab scale, secured multiple patents, and is actively working toward commercial production with plans for a skid reactor plant in Ohio. Through its research partnerships and chemical engineering expertise, the company seeks to make sustainable chemical production an economically viable choice for manufacturers.