Insert Title of Presentation 2018 BIO World Congress Here danimerscientific.com
An Alternative to Traditional Non-Degradable Plastics Used in Everyday Life
Phil Van Trump Chief Technology Officer Insert Title of Presentation Who We Are Here danimerscientific.com
Danimer Scientific was started in 2004, located in Bainbridge GA We are a global leader in Biopolymer research, development & commercialization We produce 100% certified biodegradable and compostable replacements for many types of petroleum based plastics that are both renewable & sustainable Lead by example – practicing a truly “Renewable & Sustainable” model Contributing to the new Bio Economy Insert Title of Presentation Bainbridge, GA Plant Here danimerscientific.com www.danimerscientific.com
Petroleum Plastic at a Glance
• 685 billion lbs of plastics made each year
• 35 billion water bottles discarded each year
• Average working life of a plastic bag is 15 minutes
• Only 8% of plastics in North America are recycled
• Oceans are contaminated with tiny plastics particles
Danimer Scientific | Plastics Overview www.danimerscientific.com Danimer Scientific Technologies
Technology Platforms:
• Functionalize Biopolymers such as PLA
• Produce unique monomers – “building blocks”
• Produce biopolymers such as PBS and PBSA
• Condensation and ROP Polymers
• Produce PHA polymers through a fermentation process
• Manufacture “finished pellet” for conversion that meets customer requirements
• As a global leader in biopolymer innovation, DaniMer’s diversified technology platform enables a wide range of solutions to our customers and partners.
Danimer Scientific | Technologies Insert Title of Presentation Danimer Scientific’s Nodax™ PHA Here danimerscientific.com Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) O • Semi-crystalline, biodegradable, thermoplastics polyester n R O • Produced by microorganisms PHA R group
PHB -CH3 PHV -CH2CH3 -CH , -CH CH PHBV (BiopolTM) 3 2 3 PHBHx -CH3,-CH2CH2CH3 PHBO -CH3, -(CH2)4CH3 PHBD -CH3, -(CH2)6CH3 etc. PHBD (C4C10)
granules (High-resolution TEM Danimer Scientific{ 120,550x) PHA copolymers Insert Title of Presentation Medium-Chain Branched PHAs Here danimerscientific.com
Molecular design analogous to soft polyethylene (LLDPE) • Reduction of crystallinity by chain branching • Enhanced molecular entanglement
Expected benefits Linear PHA • Much better processability Lower Tm Minimize thermal degradation Melt viscosity control Ease of extrusion processing • End-use properties Reduced crystallinity Strong, ductile, and tough Branched PHA Lower Tg Soft and flexible • Novel and proprietary structure
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A Solution That Works
- Listen to our customers needs!
- Help our customers define a product that meets their objectives
- Work together as a partner from ideation through commercialization
Commercial Product! Product Scale up and Regulatory & Launch Certifications Conversion
Basic R&D
Define needs DancingInsert with Elephants Title of…Working Presentation with large customers Here danimerscientific.com
A Solution That Works
- Must have commitment from high level
- Anticipate and be prepared for a long dance
- Be flexible but don’t “chase” the business
- Be as transparent as possible to build trust
- A team member with big company experience is helpful to “translate” PepsiCo – Danimer Partnership
Danimer Scientific and PepsiCo to Collaborate on Biodegradable Resins
Agreement will enable expanded production of Danimer Scientific’s NodaxTM PHA
BAINBRIDGE, GA and PURCHASE, N.Y., February 20, 2017 — Biotechnology leader Danimer Scientific and global food and beverage company PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) have announced an agreement that includes development of Danimer Scientifics’ biodegradable film resins to meet the sustainable flexible packaging requirements of PepsiCo’s global food and beverage business. 11 Insert Title of Presentation Danimer Scientific - PepsiCo History Here danimerscientific.com
2009 – Begin research for Biobased – industrially compostable films
2011– Formulating and degradation studies
2013 – Small scale evaluations and trials
2015 – Began scale up of 2nd generation industrial compostable film
2016- Large scale market studies and trials
2017- Began 3rd generation home compostable film project Road to Biodegradability
Typical Snack Package 2009 - 1st Gen Bio-Based • OPP/PE from fossil sources Compostable • Persist in the environment • PLA bio-based (corn) • Industrial compostable • Noisy 2020-2025+ 100% Bio-Degradable
• PHA Blends with other bio-based sources 2017 2nd Gen Bio-Based • Positive Agro Feed stock strategy • Proprietary blend from bio-based sources • Biodegradable in all EOL Today • Industrial compostable & QUIET
Research + Strategic Partnership Unit Operations Matter
Packaging Use
Film Converting Barrier Addition Resin Printing Manufacture Lamination
14 3rd Generation Film – Goal Home Compostable
15 Our Vision
>2021 Commercialize 2019- 2020 Fully vetted & scale-able structures from Pilot Plant 2018 Formulation & Performance Tuning
2017 Build capability
16 Key accomplishments over past year
Barrier Layer Development • Skin Layer Development • Core Layer Development • Base formulations • Evaluating additives to improve modulus/elongation • Evaluating formulations with higher mol% PHA • Sealant Layer Development • Heat seal testing to meet PepsiCo requirements
17 Insert Title of Presentation Danimer Scientific – What’s next? Here danimerscientific.com
Provide Renewable and Industrial Compostable materials to the market.
- Provide the market and brand owners solutions.
Provide mclPHA’s for market development activities.
- Provide mclPHA’s from our Commercial Demonstration Plant for our brand owner partners to validate materials for their unique applications
Completion of Large Commercial Facility > 2020
- Provide mclPHA’s for our brand owner partners and continue to develop the market > 2020.