Cargill Bioindustrial and Arizona State University (ASU) are launching a new, year-long research partnership focused on advanced materials used in semiconductor technology — the foundation of modern electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles. 

The research is focused on Cargill™ Priamine™ dimer diamine, which is made from bio-based ingredients. With support from ASU’s Biodesign Institute, scientists will study how and why this material performs so well, and how it might be used to improve the speed, efficiency, and reliability of electronic devices. 

“ASU is a premier research institution and a trusted partner in advancing high-performance semiconductor materials with sustainable solutions. This collaboration empowers Cargill's Bioindustrial division to deliver cutting-edge innovations to our customers in a rapidly growing market,” said Bryan Danek, commercial category director at Cargill Bioindustrial.

“This is a great example of how customer feedback and academic research can open up new possibilities,” said Erwin Honcoop, research and technology leader at Cargill Bioindustrial in Netherlands. “We discovered that Priamine™ was delivering excellent performance in electronics, and this partnership allows us to better understand why — and what more we can do to help our customers solve real-world challenges.”

ASU professor Tim Long and his team will lead the research. “We’re excited to work with Cargill on this project,” Long said. “By combining bio-based chemistry with advanced research, we can help create better materials for the growing semiconductor market — and make technology more sustainable along the way.”

Cargill’s Priamine™ line is made from bio-based raw materials and offers performance benefits such as flexibility, durability and moisture resistance. These qualities make it ideal for use in components like adhesives, films and coatings — all critical parts of semiconductor manufacturing.

As the demand for faster and more efficient technology grows, Cargill and ASU are working together to ensure the materials behind it are just as forward-looking.

Learn more at www.cargill.com.