Sorona

Sorona is DuPont's brand of triexta (polytrimethylene terephthalate).[1] It was named and commercialized in 2000.[2] The fibers are claimed to be both soft and extremely stain resistant, while exhibiting high strength and stiffness[3]

Sorona is a co-polymer of 1,3-propanediol (obtained by fermentation) and petroleum-derived terephthalic acid (TPA) or dimethyl terephthalate (DMT).[3] Related polymers in this series include polyethylene terephthalate (2GT) and polybutylene terephthalate (polytetramethylene terephthalate) (4GT).[4]

The polymer Sorona has been mentioned by J. Craig Venter in interviews[5] as an example of an application of industrial biotechnology. He was quoted as saying, "DuPont argues that SORONA is going to be the first billion-dollar biotech product other than a pharmaceutical." The renewable resource content of SORONA is 37% by weight.[3] DuPont won a 2003 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award for their development of the fermentation process for production of 1,3-propanediol from corn-derived glucose in recombinant Escherichia coli K-12.[6]

DuPont's CEO (Ellen J. Kullman) has worn a pinstripe suit made of Sorona fibers[7]

Uses and Applications

Sorona has been used in the manufacture of clothing, residential carpets, and automotive fabrics and plastic parts.[8] Mohawk Industries is currently the exclusive carpet manufacturer currently making carpets using Dupont Sorona fiber.[9][10]

References

  1. ↑ "Triexta - DuPont™ Sorona® - DuPont USA". dupont.com.
  2. ↑ http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-27700019_ITM DuPont SORONA(TM) Selected As Brand Name For 3GT Polymer
  3. 1 2 3 "Automotive". dupont.com.
  4. ↑ "The mechanical properties and structure of poly(m-methylene terephthalate) fibers". wiley.com.
  5. ↑ Decoding the DNA decoder - Cosmic Log - msnbc.com
  6. ↑ Manahan, S.E. Environmental Chemistry, CRC Press, 2005, p. 503.
  7. ↑ "DuPont plans to cut $1 billion in costs". The News Journal.
  8. ↑ "Biopolymer for Carpet, Apparel and Automotive - DuPont™ Sorona® - DuPont USA". dupont.com.
  9. ↑ "DuPont. The miracles of Science™". dupont.com.
  10. ↑ "Page Not Found - Mohawk Flooring". mohawkflooring.com.

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