Green platform chemicals: Conversion of bio-ethanol to bio-butadiene
Publieke samenvatting / Public summary
Aanleiding
The goal of this feasibility study is to identify and tackle technical and economic risks related to the intended pilot plant at Brightlands with a capacity of 50-150 ton/year. These insights will be used in the decision-making process for the pilot project.
Doelstelling
The majority of everyday products such as plastics and rubbers are being produced from fossil resources, which negatively impacts the environment. The carbon footprint of fossil-based products is high and contributes to climate change. One of the strategies to reduce the carbon footprint is to produce key chemicals and materials from renewable (biobased) sources such as plants. ETB developed an efficient conversion process of bio-ethanol to bio-butadiene, an important building block for the plastics and rubber industries.
Korte omschrijving
Feasibility questions are aimed at: supply chain mapping, process validation, patent screening, logistics, optimal plant capacity and safety measures.
Resultaat
This project yields a report of all technical and economic insights required to decide to pursue the pilot project for bio-butadiene production.
The goal of this feasibility study is to identify and tackle technical and economic risks related to the intended pilot plant at Brightlands with a capacity of 50-150 ton/year. These insights will be used in the decision-making process for the pilot project.
Doelstelling
The majority of everyday products such as plastics and rubbers are being produced from fossil resources, which negatively impacts the environment. The carbon footprint of fossil-based products is high and contributes to climate change. One of the strategies to reduce the carbon footprint is to produce key chemicals and materials from renewable (biobased) sources such as plants. ETB developed an efficient conversion process of bio-ethanol to bio-butadiene, an important building block for the plastics and rubber industries.
Korte omschrijving
Feasibility questions are aimed at: supply chain mapping, process validation, patent screening, logistics, optimal plant capacity and safety measures.
Resultaat
This project yields a report of all technical and economic insights required to decide to pursue the pilot project for bio-butadiene production.