2022
- 01 Incorporated
- 04 Didimdol R&D & Innovation Startup Package
- 08 R&D center established
- 10 MOU with Korea Microplastics Research Institute
- 12 Two strains deposited (KRIBB)
ABOUT
Company Overview
Focus
Focusing on the Smallest Plastics for the Whole Environment
DECOMPOSITION Co., Ltd. creates a safer world for people and the environment through micro- and nanoplastic detection and removal technologies.
MISSION
Build a safer, more sustainable world free from microplastics.
VISION
Lead the world in microplastic detection and removal.
History
2023
- 01 Venture certification
- 04 Detection kit patent filed
- 05 Hygiene plant opened; Initial Startup Package; Green Energy Grand Prize
- 07 Dr.PLEAN® Licorn
2024
- 04 Eco-Startup (Ministry of Environment)
- 05 Oceans & Fisheries Acceleration; Gyeongbuk Startup Grand Prize
- 08 Seed round closed
- 09 TIPS selected
- 10·12 Nylon & fluorescence detection patents filed
2025
- 04 Two plastic-degrading strain patents granted
- 05 K-water partner startup
- 07 Pohang pre–small giant designation
- 08 5mm® brand launch
- 12 Microplastic detection service launch
Collaborators
Patents, publications & certifications
Key patents 1
Key patents 2
Key patents 3
Key patents 4
Foods 2025
Bacillus subtilis DCP04 — polyethylene degradation & adsorption (MDPI)
Journal of Basic Microbiology 2025
Methylobacterium aquaticum A1 — polyester polyurethane degradation
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system (GERMAN CERT)
Venture enterprise certificate
Venture investment type · 2026–2029
Social venture enterprise
Ministry of SMEs and Startups
Corporate R&D institute
Decomposition Microplastic Corporate R&D Institute
Key patents 1
Key patents 2
Key patents 3
Key patents 4
Foods 2025
Bacillus subtilis DCP04 — polyethylene degradation & adsorption (MDPI)
Journal of Basic Microbiology 2025
Methylobacterium aquaticum A1 — polyester polyurethane degradation
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system (GERMAN CERT)
Venture enterprise certificate
Venture investment type · 2026–2029
Social venture enterprise
Ministry of SMEs and Startups
Corporate R&D institute
Decomposition Microplastic Corporate R&D Institute
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