DT新叶奖竞选㊹ | 肆芃科技：Yogtic高性能生物基聚酯

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the launch of the 2026 DT New Leaf Award, focusing on innovative companies in the bio-based materials sector, particularly Shanghai Sipeng Technology Co., Ltd., which is competing for the "Innovative Materials Award" with its Yogtic high-performance bio-based polyester [2][3]. Group 1: Company Overview - Shanghai Sipeng Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2022 and is the only company globally that has achieved the direct synthesis of polylactic acid (PLA) from carbon dioxide in a single step within cells [3]. - The company has developed a technology that addresses the issues of competition for food and land in the production of bio-based materials, significantly reducing manufacturing costs and aiming to tackle plastic pollution, non-food-based bio-manufacturing, and carbon neutrality [3]. - Since its inception, the company has secured several rounds of financing totaling nearly 100 million yuan, including angel round and Pre-A round funding [3]. Group 2: Product Development - The company has launched multiple bio-based products, including biobased butanediol "biowatol" in collaboration with Angel Yeast, and the Yogtic series of bio-based materials, which have been adopted by well-known brands such as Shanghai Hero Group and Platinum in Japan [4]. - The Yogtic high-performance bio-based polyester addresses the limitations of traditional bio-based polyesters, such as brittleness and insufficient heat resistance, by enhancing flexibility and impact resistance through innovative modification techniques [6]. - The Yogtic products have achieved a light transmittance of ≥92% and a tensile elongation of ≥100%, making them suitable for high-end stationery, toys, cosmetics packaging, and fresh-keeping films [6][7]. Group 3: Market Position and Performance - The Yogtic bio-based polyester has transitioned from the laboratory phase to stable mass production, achieving a good product yield rate of over 95% and entering the supply chains of renowned brands [7]. - The performance of Sipeng's bio-based products is comparable to or exceeds that of traditional petroleum-based materials, with some grades replacing imported polycarbonate (PC) [7]. - The company has implemented a "smart factory" concept to enhance energy efficiency and reduce production costs through iterative carbon source strategies [7].