Conceptual Study of Electrochemical based novel process using Lignosulfonates to produce bio-based monomers & polymers

Project description

A novel biorefinery concept turns pulp waste into chemicals with care for the environment

Lignin accounts for about 20-30 % of the content of wood, and it is the second most abundant organic molecule on Earth after cellulose. During sulfite pulping of wood in the paper and pulp industry, the lignin is sulfated yielding water-soluble lignosulfonates (highly branched ionic polymers) as a by-product. The ability to valorise these biopolymers by converting them into organic monomers and other polymers for the chemical industry has many benefits. These range from greener chemicals to a circular economy with reduced waste, energy and raw material usage. The EU-funded SElectiveLi project will develop the technology to convert low-cost lignosulfonate feedstocks into high-value, bio-sustainable chemicals.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › chemical sciences › polymer science

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.2.1.4. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies – Biotechnology
• H2020-EU.3.2.6. - Bio-based Industries Joint Technology Initiative (BBI-JTI)

Topic(s)

• BBI.2018.SO2.R7 - Electrochemical processes for bio-based monomers and polymers

Call for proposal

H2020-BBI-JTI-2018
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Funding Scheme

BBI-RIA - Bio-based Industries Research and Innovation action

Coordinator

JOHANNES GUTENBERG-UNIVERSITAT MAINZ

Address

Saarstrasse 21
55122 Mainz
Germany

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

EU contribution

€ 793 896

Participants (7)

SAPPI PAPIER HOLDING GMBH

Austria

EU contribution

€ 0

Address

Brucker Strasse 21
8101 Gratkorn

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

VLAAMSE INSTELLING VOOR TECHNOLOGISCH ONDERZOEK N.V.

Belgium

EU contribution

€ 285 975

Address

Boeretang 200
2400 Mol

Activity type

Research Organisations

OPTIMIZACION ORIENTADA A LA SOSTENIBILIDAD SL

Spain

EU contribution

€ 241 200

Address

Calle Early Ovington 4 Nave 8
41300 La Rinconada (Sevilla)

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

SINTEF AS

Norway

EU contribution

€ 477 000

Address

Strindvegen 4
7034 Trondheim

Activity type

Research Organisations

ACONDICIONAMIENTO TARRASENSE ASSOCIACION

Spain

EU contribution

€ 239 479

Address

Carrer De La Innovacio 2
08225 Terrassa

Activity type

Research Organisations

LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING SPA

Italy

EU contribution

€ 271 125

Address

Via Tenente Morello 13
10081 Castellamonte To

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

CHIMAR (HELLAS) AE - ANONYMI VIOMICHANIKI KAI EMPORIKI ETAIREIA CHIMIKON PROIONTON

Greece

EU contribution

€ 188 549

Address

15 Km National Road Thessaloniki-polygyros
570 01 Thermi Thessaloniki

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)