Pili industrializes biobased aniline derivative from biomass residues

Date: April 28, 2024

Country: France

Application

• The applications of this project include the production of sustainable products for various industries, such as Dyes, Pigments, Fragrances, Flavors, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Food Industry, Packaging and Materials, Agricultural Chemicals, and Biodegradable Products.

Description

Pili, a French company, has successfully industrialized the production of 100% biobased aromatic compounds through a robust fermentation process using proprietary micro-organisms and non-food sugars derived from biomass. This innovative process avoids fossil raw materials and requires less energy than traditional petrochemical pathways. The company has produced several tons of anthranilic acid, a 100% biobased mono-aromatic intermediate, which can be converted into dyes, pigments, fragrances, and other aromatic compounds, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based products.

Pathway Description:

 Pili uses industrial fermentation based on its proprietary micro-organisms.