Turning biobased is a winning game
Fossil plastics flood the global market and keep sustainable materials from gaining ground. At the same time, regulations are tightening as harmful, toxic or environmentally problematic compounds come under increasing scrutiny. Companies know they must shift to safer, bio-based alternatives, because delaying the transition risks credibility, future readiness, and the trust of a new generation.
The impact our young, curious minds create with our materials
PET-free performance
High-performance biopolymers without fossil feedstocks.
Our materials deliver the performance global industries need while being completely PET-free.
Real sustainability, built with enthusiasm and passion
Sustainability that actually works in industrial reality.
Our materials help companies reduce fossil dependence, move away from toxic legacy compounds and meet rising regulatory expectations.
Future-ready materials for global industries
Engineered to meet future standards. Safe, compliant and built for the next generation of brands to get closer to global sustainability goals step by step.
Our Process – how we turn nature into next-gen materials
From sugars to FDCA – with microorganisms doing the work
Our process uses a microorganism to convert a sugar-based feedstock into FDCA. This biological step sits in the middle of the value chain: you start from sugars, move via an intermediate (HMF) to FDCA, and from there on to the final bioplastic PEF.
High selectivity and high yields under mild conditions
Because the conversion is enzymatic and biological, it runs under mild conditions (around room temperature, ambient pressure) and is highly selective. The microorganism converts the relevant feedstock almost completely to FDCA, while tolerating impurities in the input stream. That leads to high yields and allows the use of less pure, potentially cheaper feedstocks.
More efficient than traditional chemical routes
Compared to purely chemical processes, which need high temperatures, high pressure and deal with more by-products, the biological route can reduce unit operations and energy demand. This gives a strong basis for a lower manufacturing cost of FDCA and a better overall footprint when scaled.
The outcome: a PET-free PEF value chain
The FDCA produced in this way is the key building block for PEF – a 100% bio-based, PET-free polymer that can be used in applications like bottles, packaging or textiles. The biotechnology step makes it possible to bring this new class of polymers into real industrial use.
Our partners
This is what makes Tasseikan a reliable partner:
With this mix of scientific depth and a clear vision Tasseikan supports companies on their path away from fossil dependency – with biotechnological solutions that perform, scale and inspire the next generation of innovators.
We understand the science – and we make it work.
We stay independent and flexible to respond to what markets really need.
We see a future where fossil plastics are no longer the default.
A team driven by curiosity, courage and biotechnology
Tasseikan is built on a simple belief: if we want a world beyond fossil plastics, we must rethink how materials are made. To make our vision of a fossil-free future a reality, we combine biotechnology, independence and a young, energetic mindset to develop materials that are safer, non-toxic and completely PET-free.
Unlike large corporations we are fast, curious and hands-on.
Because we know that real innovation doesn’t happen in slow structures. It happens when enthusiastic people explore new paths with determination and a clear purpose.
Wanna join us in defossilizing the world?
the industries
Your path to PET-free, high performance, next-gen materials
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Together we explore how fossil-free, biotechnology-based materials can transform your production chain.
We align science with your industry
We identify where our FDCA-based process fits into your production – technically, economically and sustainably.
We build a strong partnership for your fossil-free future
Together with selected industrial partners, we help move the technology further down the value chain — from proven concept to scalable, real-world application.
Let’s go from fossil to future. Together!
The shift away from fossil plastics won’t happen through regulation alone.
What we need – for us, for our future, for our planet – are bold companies willing to rethink materials.
If you want your products, your supply chain and your brand to step into a truly fossil-free future, we’re ready to walk that path with you.
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