# Novomer

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| founded = {{Start date|2004}}
| founder = Geoffrey Coates, KensaGroup LLC, Scott Allen
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| hq_location_city = [Rochester, New York](/source/Rochester%2C_New_York)
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'''Novomer''' is a venture-funded chemistry technology development company. The company was founded in 2004 in [Ithaca, New York](/source/Ithaca%2C_New_York), as a direct spin-off from [Cornell University](/source/Cornell_University), building on pioneering research led by Professor [Geoffrey W. Coates](/source/Geoffrey_W._Coates) in the field of sustainable polymer chemistry.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Lois |title=Novomer co-founders to be honored for business success |url=https://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/local/2015/08/28/novomer-american-chemical-society-award/71315400/ |access-date=2026-02-19 |website=The Ithaca Journal |language=en-US}}</ref>

Its core technology is a proprietary catalyst that enables carbon monoxide and ethylene oxide to be used as raw materials in the production of polymers and chemicals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greenemeier |first=Larry |title=Making Plastic Out of Pollution |url=https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/making-plastic-out-of-pol/ |access-date=2026-02-19 |website=Scientific American |language=en}}</ref>

In August 2021, Novomer was acquired by [Danimer Scientific](/source/Danimer_Scientific) with the goal of integrating Novomer’s advanced materials platform into a global portfolio of biodegradable and compostable plastics.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Danimer Scientific Scoops Up Novomer |url=https://www.plasticstoday.com/business/danimer-scientific-scoops-up-novomer |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241012152749/https://www.plasticstoday.com/business/danimer-scientific-scoops-up-novomer |archive-date=2024-10-12 |access-date=2026-02-19 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Danimer Scientific to Acquire Biodegradable Polymer Producer Novomer |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210728005949/en/Danimer-Scientific-to-Acquire-Biodegradable-Polymer-Producer-Novomer |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250723123353/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210728005949/en/Danimer-Scientific-to-Acquire-Biodegradable-Polymer-Producer-Novomer |archive-date=2025-07-23 |access-date=2026-02-19 |language=en}}</ref> 

In March 2025, Danimer Scientific filed for [Chapter 11 bankruptcy](/source/Chapter_11_bankruptcy) protection after warning that it may end up winding down its operations, and initiating the sale of various business assets including those belonging to Novomer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/bioplastics-maker-danimer-faces-shutdown-amid-financial-woes|title=Bioplastics maker Danimer faces shutdown amid financial woes|first=Frank|last=Esposito|date=March 18, 2025|access-date=March 18, 2025|website=Plastic News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tullo |first=Alexander |date=2025-01-21 |title=Sustainable polymer makers Danimer, Brightmark file for bankruptcy |url=https://cen.acs.org/materials/polymers/Sustainable-polymer-makers-Danimer-Brightmark/103/web/2025/03 |access-date=2026-02-19 |website=Chemical & Engineering News |language=en}}</ref>

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==External links==
*{{official website|http://www.novomer.com/}}

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