Reduce footprint by going biobased, maintain value by recycling
Biobased materials feedstocks offer a large variety of (chemical) structures to build on. All chemical intermediates and products can be produced from these feedstocks, using fermentation services and advanced biocatalysts such as glucose dehydrogenases (GDHs) and pig liver esterases (PLE). Some feedstocks serve as (near or full) drop-ins, like succinic or adipic acid, competing on cost. Others act as new entities, enabling e.g., better material properties, like modified fatty acids. In the entire biobased domain, we are equipped to find the best routes and develop them into economically feasible and sustainable processes, including non GMP manufacturing where applicable.
For circular (post-consumer) feedstocks, we suitably apply the same approach. Often the feedstock is better defined, “collects itself,” and is well priced. Loops will be closed, e.g., in carpets or furniture. Consumer goods will be manufactured and assembled with an open eye on suitability for recycling. The recyclates should resemble virgin feedstock. We can make it work, leveraging advanced tools such as 3D printed reactors to enhance process efficiency and scalability.
Biobased & Circular Services
InnoSyn develops processes that utilize circular instead of fossil resources: biobased or recycle materials.
Cellulose and Hemicellulose Derivatives:
Conversion of commoditized residues from agricultural crops or forestry (e.g., corn stover, sugarcane bagasse, thinnings) into platform chemicals like furfural, levulinic acid, mTHF, GVL or 5-HMF.
These biobased commodities are further converted to monomers and solvents.
Lignin based Derivatives
Transforming lignin, from biorefineries or pulp and paper industry, into commodities rich in aromates for use in products like resins, adhesives, or specialty products.
Using sugars (glucose, sucrose) or sugar-derived molecules (e.g., bioethanol, glycerol) to produce renewable chemicals.
Depolymerizing and purifying recyclates to monomers or oligomers for recycle materials.