Biomass fractionation technology landscape assessment

Alder Bioinsights were approached by a biobased polymer producer to undertake a technology landscape assessment, focusing on biomass fractionation and pre-treatment processes. The client aims to develop new environmentally friendly polymers, building-blocks and formulations to be used in the field of fibre-reinforced composites, insulating polyurethane foams and CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers).

The objective of this piece of work was to provide a technology landscape review, as the client was considering diversifying their activities. Alder Bioinsights reviewed the development of pre-treatment and fractionation technologies, highlighting ones which had reached TRL 6 and above, and evaluated the market opportunity for the resulting chemicals, materials and fuels. As a result, Alder Bioinsights provided important information for the future long-term development of the client’s business and value chain.

”The work carried out for Fiberight by Alder Bioinsights has allowed us to quickly assess the technology and market landscape for lactic acid and thermoset resin production. Both sets of work have provided very useful information which has been used to obtain further UK and EU funding for the value streams that were assessed.” – Fiberight.

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