Synthetic rubber and plastics - used for manufacturing tires, toys and myriad other products - are produced from butadiene, a molecule traditionally made from petroleum or natural gas. But those ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – A primary ingredient in tires is butadiene, a chemical compound derived from fossil fuels. But if Bridgestone Americas is successful with a pilot project, the company will make ...

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 23, 2011)—Genomatica said it has produced pound quantities of butadiene made from renewable feedstocks. The company said this achievement confirms the technical viability of Genomatica ...

OSWIECIM, Poland—Synthos S.A. has signed a memorandum of understanding with an Austrian firm to develop sustainable raw materials. The Oswiecim-based producer of synthetic rubber is teaming with OMV, ...