DragonFly
DragonFly
DragonFly – The Next Step in Sustainable Adhesive Innovation
From BioImpulse to DragonFly: Pioneering Green Chemistry
BioImpulse, a pioneering initiative led by Michelin ResiCare, aimed to develop sustainable, non-toxic adhesive resins by eliminating Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). Over the course of six years, the project successfully demonstrated that industrial biotechnologies could produce high-performance, bio-based molecules on a large scale, providing safer alternatives to petrochemical adhesives for industries such as automotive and construction. The project's achievements included creating a unique fermentation and purification process that was validated in industrial pilot trials, as well as launching new adhesive formulations for plywood, carbon/carbon composites and more.
The BioImpulse project has now concluded. Its legacy is a new generation of eco-designed adhesives developed in collaboration with leading scientific and industrial partners.
DragonFly – The Next Step in Sustainable Adhesive Innovation
From BioImpulse to DragonFly: Pioneering Green Chemistry
BioImpulse, a pioneering initiative led by Michelin ResiCare, aimed to develop sustainable, non-toxic adhesive resins by eliminating Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). Over the course of six years, the project successfully demonstrated that industrial biotechnologies could produce high-performance, bio-based molecules on a large scale, providing safer alternatives to petrochemical adhesives for industries such as automotive and construction. The project's achievements included creating a unique fermentation and purification process that was validated in industrial pilot trials, as well as launching new adhesive formulations for plywood, carbon/carbon composites and more.
The BioImpulse project has now concluded. Its legacy is a new generation of eco-designed adhesives developed in collaboration with leading scientific and industrial partners.
Introducing DragonFly
Following the success of BioImpulse, Michelin ResiCare and its partners have launched DragonFly. This bold new initiative aims to industrialize the production of our innovative, bio-based monomer using advanced fermentation technologies.
What Sets DragonFly Apart?
Unlike BioImpulse, which focused on molecule development and resin formulation, DragonFly exclusively focuses on scaling up production of the bio-based monomer. The project aims to demonstrate the industrial viability of using non-food (2G) substrates, optimize fermentation and purification processes, and validate large-scale production. This approach will enable the production of safer, more sustainable resins while reducing environmental impact further.
Introducing DragonFly
Following the success of BioImpulse, Michelin ResiCare and its partners have launched DragonFly. This bold new initiative aims to industrialize the production of our innovative, bio-based monomer using advanced fermentation technologies.
What Sets DragonFly Apart?
Unlike BioImpulse, which focused on molecule development and resin formulation, DragonFly exclusively focuses on scaling up production of the bio-based monomer. The project aims to demonstrate the industrial viability of using non-food (2G) substrates, optimize fermentation and purification processes, and validate large-scale production. This approach will enable the production of safer, more sustainable resins while reducing environmental impact further.
Project Goals & Industrial Impact
- Industrial Demonstrator: Establish a 400-ton-per-year demonstrator to validate large-scale biotechnological production.
- Process Innovation: Develop new microbial strains and enzymes; implement cutting-edge fermentation; and maximize extraction yield and purity.
- Sustainability: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% compared to petroleum-based equivalents. Recycle water and valorize co-products.
- Market Readiness: By 2029, DragonFly will enable Michelin ResiCare to provide secure and competitive supplies of bio-based molecules for non-toxic, high-performance resins.
Project Goals & Industrial Impact
- Industrial Demonstrator: Establish a 400-ton-per-year demonstrator to validate large-scale biotechnological production.
- Process Innovation: Develop new microbial strains and enzymes; implement cutting-edge fermentation; and maximize extraction yield and purity.
- Sustainability: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% compared to petroleum-based equivalents. Recycle water and valorize co-products.
- Market Readiness: By 2029, DragonFly will enable Michelin ResiCare to provide secure and competitive supplies of bio-based molecules for non-toxic, high-performance resins.
Our Partners in Innovation
DragonFly unites Michelin ResiCare with top research institutions, such as TBI, CRITT BIO, CRITT GPTE (INSA and Toulouse INP), and TWB (INRAE, INSA, and CNRS). This collaboration strengthens France’s biotechnology ecosystem and promotes the adoption of safer, more environmentally friendly industrial materials. DragonFly is also supported by the French government as part of the France 2030 plan, operated by ADEME (the French Environment and Energy Management Agency), underscoring its national importance and commitment to sustainable innovation.
Our Partners in Innovation
DragonFly unites Michelin ResiCare with top research institutions, such as TBI, CRITT BIO, CRITT GPTE (INSA and Toulouse INP), and TWB (INRAE, INSA, and CNRS). This collaboration strengthens France’s biotechnology ecosystem and promotes the adoption of safer, more environmentally friendly industrial materials. DragonFly is also supported by the French government as part of the France 2030 plan, operated by ADEME (the French Environment and Energy Management Agency), underscoring its national importance and commitment to sustainable innovation.
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