A sustainable water-based technology transforming lignin waste into bio-based chemicals, offering an eco-friendly alternative to petrochemicals while lowering CO2 emissions.
Lignin Waste: The Loss of a Useful Resource
700 Mt CO₂
are emitted annually by the petrochemical industry for aromatics
The paper and pulp industry burns 100 million tonnes of lignin annually, emitting 235 million tonnes of CO₂.
Meanwhile, petrochemical aromatics—crucial for plastics, coatings, and adhesives—produce 700 million tonnes of CO₂ yearly. With no bio-based aromatic alternatives available, the chemical sector remains reliant on fossil fuels, driving emissions higher.
Transforming Lignin into a Bio-Based Aromatic
Nova Biochem’s biotech process converts lignin into bio-aromatic chemicals using a water-based, solvent-free method.
This technology prevents lignin incineration and replaces petro-aromatic chemicals, offering drop-in solutions for adhesives, plastics, and coatings.
Transforming Lignin Waste into Biochemical Treasures with a Water-Based Process
1Gt CO₂
emissions saved using 100Mt of lignin waste annually
This clean water-based solution prevents lignin burning - a CO2-producing procedure - and employs biotech processing to offer clients bio-chemicals and aromatic products derived from lignin refining that would otherwise only be found in petroleum-derived hydrocarbons.
Nova Biochem offers CO₂ reduction solutions for:
- Chemical companies
- Forestry products companies
- Cosmetics manufacturers
The benefits of Nova Biochem bio-based chemical platform
Valorizing lignin through biorefining empowers manufacturers and chemical companies to utilize clean, water-based, and sustainable alternatives to aromatics derived from non-renewable petrochemicals, and reducing pulping waste that would otherwise be incinerated facilitates them to meet their ESG goals.
Sandbox Program
Batch #6
HQ Country
United Kingdom
Area
Food Chain Sustainability
Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
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