Goodyear Biotech Rubber Concept Tire Debut

The world’s first concept tire using bio-rubber technology, manufactured by Goodyear Tire, was publicly displayed at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December. As a brand-new breakthrough technology, bio-rubber technology successfully replaces the original petrochemical components with renewable organisms in the production process of synthetic rubber. This is the constant innovation of Goodyear Tire & Danisco. The results of the collaboration between Genencor, the branch office.

"The first concept tire produced using bio-rubber technology reflects the tremendous progress we have made in selecting bio-based materials to replace isoprene, a petroleum-derived feedstock," said Jesse Roeck, Goodyear's director of global materials science. With the development and utilization of bio-rubber technology, we have been able to use renewable raw materials in the supply chain, reducing our dependence on petroleum derived products, and ultimately reducing the industry's impact on the environment."

"This groundbreaking technology is regarded as an important milestone in our biochemical research with Goodyear," said Tom Knutzen, CEO of Danisco. "Bio-Rubber Technology is Genencor's branch of Danisco." A great example of excellence in biotechnology."

Bio-rubber technology products are derived from renewable raw materials and represent a major development in the biochemistry and rubber industries. In addition to making tires from synthetic rubber, traditional isoprene is also used to produce many other products such as medical gloves, golf balls, and adhesives. Therefore, the development potential of bio-rubber technology products is enormous.

Goodyear originally announced in September 2008 with Genencor that the two parties will cooperate in technology and integrated production systems for the development of bio-rubber technology products. The two companies have designed an integrated production system for bio-rubber technology products, and have achieved the planned goals of technology and business within the scope of the agreement. The product is planned for commercial use in 2013.