Decarbonization Avenue : Biorefinery

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Biorefineries for bioplastics

A diverse range of bioplastics can be produced from different types of biomass - from biomass high in starch, in cellulose and even in lipids. The end product can vary depending on the biomass, and so can the conversion process production.

Bioplastics are likely to have significant demand in future. This, combined with the promise of utilizing different parts of the same biomass (starch, cellulose, lipids) to make different types of bioplastics makes bioplastics production an attractive opportunity for biorefineries.

Relevant for

  • Plastics & polymer science professional
  • Biochemical engineer

Innovation sector

  • Biotechnology

Web Resources

Production of bioplastics from biomass: The case of the Italian biorefinery in Terni Novamont

Website : Link

Innovation Category

Stakeholders

Industry


Upgrading Biorefinery Waste for Bioplastics

Website : Link

Innovation Category

Stakeholders

Industry


Domain

Waste management

Sustainable materials

Type of innovation

Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholders

Corporate researcher

Startup or entrepreneur

Solution provider

Industry

Chemicals