technology

Bio-based chemicals

OECD class for chemicals produced from biological feedstocks via fermentation, enzymatic, or thermochemical conversion, replacing fossil-derived equivalents.

Where it's used

Lignin-derived aromatic chemicals
Depolymerising the lignin fraction of woody biomass into renewable aromatic platform chemicals — vanillin, phenolics, BTX and lignosulfonate dispersants — replacing petrochemical aromatics.
cellulose-lignin 5 min