2024
Next Generation High Oleic Polymers
Contributor/Checkoff:
Category:
Industrial
Keywords:
AsphaltConstruction materialsHigh oleicIndustrial Uses
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Eric Cochran, Iowa State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
24-106-D-A-3-A
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Institution Funded:
Brief Project Summary:
This project continues the commercialization of BioMAG, a 93% high oleic soybean oil based polymer. We will do this by ensuring regulatory compliance with respect to the EPA, state DOTs, state departments of natural resources, and the federal highway administration.
Information And Results
Project Summary

Project Objectives

Project Deliverables

Progress Of Work

Final Project Results

Significant progress has been made towards the commercialization of BioMAG products. We achieved key milestones in regulatory compliance, toxicity evaluation, state certifications, and strategic partnerships. These efforts position us to expand into public works projects nationwide and diversify into new markets. Our next steps involve finalizing certifications, scaling production of new products, and strengthening partnerships to meet the growing demand for sustainable, soy-based polymer solutions.

Benefit To Soybean Farmers

The project has brought significant benefits to U.S. soybean farmers by creating new and expanding existing markets for high oleic soybean oil through the commercialization of BioMAG™ products. By developing soy-based polymers for use in asphalt infrastructure, the project has increased the demand for soybeans, particularly the high-oleic variety. This demand directly translates to higher sales volumes and potentially better prices for soybean farmers. Our successful scaling of production and the establishment of a 2nd manufacturer indicate a sustained and growing need for soybean oil as a raw material. The project's efforts in securing regulatory approvals and "allow-list" certifications across various states have opened up public works projects nationwide as a viable market. This expansion into public infrastructure applications means that large quantities of soybean-derived products will be required, further boosting demand. The replacement of hazardous materials with safer, soy-based alternatives in product formulations enhances environmental safety and positions soybeans as a preferred raw material in environmentally conscious markets.

The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.