Amino Acid Separation and Purification
Amino Acid Separation & Purification
Sunresin provides integrated and turnkey solutions for amino acid purification, separation, and mother liquor recovery.
Global Amino Acid Industry Solutions
The global amino acid industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing demand in food additives, animal feed, pharmaceuticals, and nutritional supplements. Sunresin (300487.SZ), a global leader in synthetic ion exchange resins and adsorption materials, provides integrated and turnkey solutions for amino acid purification, separation, and mother liquor recovery.
Sunresin's advanced Monojet™ uniform particle resin technology, combined with SSMB continuous chromatography systems and integrated separation capabilities, enables efficient amino acid separation and high-purity fermentation broth purification. Sunresin serves leading amino acid manufacturers worldwide, including customers in both domestic and international markets.
Comprehensive Amino Acid Solutions
Valine purification
Tryptophan separation
Lysine purification
Glycine desalination
About Sunresin
Sunresin (300487.SZ) is a global leader in synthetic ion exchange resins and adsorption materials, headquartered in Xi'an, China.
Global Recognition
Trusted by over 50 countries worldwide
As one of the leading ion exchange resin manufacturers worldwide and a nationally recognized manufacturing champion, Sunresin provides integrated EPC solutions across more than 25 industrial sectors globally.
With full vertical integration from resin synthesis to complete system delivery, Sunresin ensures strict quality control, efficient implementation, and continuous innovation. Sunresin operates eight subsidiaries and three business development centers, with an annual resin production capacity of 50,000 cubic meters and the capability to deliver over 100 separation systems annually.
Sunresin's R&D team includes nearly 300 highly skilled professionals across multiple disciplines, including international experts with extensive experience in ion exchange and chromatography technologies. This expertise enables continuous innovation in amino acid purification and separation processes.
20+
Years Experience
300
R&D Professionals
50,000 m³
Annual Production
100+
Systems per Year
Monojet™ Uniform Particle Resin Technology
The Monojet™ series represents Sunresin's proprietary uniform particle resin technology, developed using advanced jet polymerization methods.
Technology Overview
This technology has filled the domestic gap in industrial jet granulation in China, achieving production capacity and technical standards that meet international requirements.
Consistent Bead Size
Uniform flow and superior separation efficiency
High Mechanical Strength
Excellent osmotic shock resistance for industrial operation
Continuous Chromatography Optimized
Designed for SSMB system applications
Applications
For amino acid chromatography, Monojet™ uniform particle resin offers significant advantages:
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Amino Acid Separation
Proven performance in various amino acid processes
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Fermentation Broth Purification
High-resolution purification of complex mixtures
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Mother Liquor Recovery
Maximum yield from process streams
SSMB Continuous Chromatography Systems
Sunresin's SSMB chromatography system (Simulated Moving Bed) represents a highly efficient solution for continuous amino acid separation.
Key Achievements (2022-Present)
2,000 m³
Resin Delivered
40+
SSMB Systems
4
New Industries
RMB 300M+
Contracts
International Success
In 2023, CJ Malaysia ordered complete Sunresin chromatography equipment, marking the successful international export of Sunresin SSMB technology.
Expansion into four new chromatography-based separation industries
Cumulative continuous chromatography contracts exceeding RMB 300 million
Successful international deployment of SSMB technology
Amino Acid Separation Process Flow
The amino acid separation and purification process typically involves multiple stages, from fermentation broth to final crystallized product.
Fermentation Broth
Initial amino acid solution from bioreactors
Filtration
Removal of biomass and suspended solids
Ion Exchange
Primary purification using ion exchange resins
Chromatographic Separation
SSMB or batch chromatography for high-resolution separation
Elution & Concentration
Target amino acid recovery and enrichment
Crystallization
Final product formation
Drying & Packaging
Production of high-purity amino acid products
Sunresin continuous chromatography solutions significantly reduce solvent consumption and resin inventory compared to traditional batch processes. In addition, Sunresin amino acid mother liquor recovery solutions transform waste streams into valuable products, maximizing overall yield and improving plant economics.
Amino Acid Applications & Solutions
Sunresin provides customized purification solutions for various amino acids.
Valine Purification
Optimized separation processes for branched-chain amino acid production.
Tryptophan Separation
Specialized adsorption and chromatography systems for hydrophobic amino acids.
Lysine Purification
High-capacity cation exchange processes for essential amino acid production.
Glycine Desalination
Efficient salt removal using specialized ion exchange resin systems.
Other Amino Acids
Arginine, leucine/isoleucine, alanine, methionine, and theanine separation solutions.
Mother Liquor Recovery
Converting waste streams into additional product value through integrated recovery systems.
Key Features & Benefits
High Recovery Rates
Maximized yield through optimized resin selection and process design
Uniform Particle Resin Consistency
Stable performance and consistent product quality
Continuous Operation
Sunresin SSMB systems enable 24/7 continuous production
Cost Efficiency
Reduced solvent and resin consumption through continuous chromatography
Customized Solutions
Tailored resin and equipment packages for specific amino acid processes
Global Technical Support
Comprehensive application and engineering service team
Continuous Ion Exchange Systems
Since 2010, Sunresin's proprietary valve-matrix continuous ion exchange technology has been deployed at industrial scale. When combined with Monojet™ uniform particle resin, this system maximizes the advantages of continuous operation for amino acid purification.
300+
Industrial Customers
RMB 2B+
Cumulative Contracts
Applications across pharmaceutical, chemical, food, environmental, and hydrometallurgy industries. Acquisition of Belgium-based PuriTech in 2019, adding rotating continuous ion exchange technology with over 180 global installations.
Industry Applications
Pharmaceutical
Chemical
Food
Environmental
Partner with Sunresin
Sunresin invites amino acid manufacturers worldwide to explore collaboration opportunities. Sunresin's technical service team provides comprehensive support from process evaluation and resin selection to system design, installation, and commissioning.
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