Reporter Mark Dorenkamp talks with Chris Nicholas, president and co-founder of Låkril Technologies, about his company's efforts to produce a bio-based acrylic acid. Acrylic acid and acrylates are chemicals widely used in the manufacturing of paints, coatings, textiles and more. Research has shown that deriving acrylic acid from a renewable feedstock, like corn, could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by at least 35%. Minnesota's corn organizations are funding Låkril as part of their mission to foster new uses for for corn, support innovation and promote sustainability.
Reporter Mark Dorenkamp talks with Chris Nicholas, president and co-founder of Låkril Technologies, about his company's efforts to produce a bio-based acrylic acid. Acrylic acid and acrylates are chemicals widely used in the manufacturing of paints, coatings, textiles and more. Research has shown that deriving acrylic acid from a renewable feedstock, like corn, could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by at least 35%. Minnesota's corn organizations are funding Låkril as part of their mission to foster new uses for for corn, support innovation and promote sustainability.