PHB Industrial

PHB Industrial S.A. is a Brazilian biotechnology company and a global pioneer in the industrial-scale production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), specifically polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and its copolymers. Marketed under the brand name BIOCYCLE, these biodegradable and biocompatible polymers are produced through the microbial fermentation of sugarcane, utilizing a carbon-negative, energy-independent manufacturing process integrated with sugar and ethanol production. The company's materials are widely used in the healthcare sector for high-value applications such as bioresorbable sutures, tissue engineering scaffolds, and controlled-release drug delivery systems. Beyond medical uses, PHB Industrial serves the packaging, agriculture, and consumer goods industries with sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics.