Prisma's Lignin Based Biomaterials and Packaging Materials

Date:6 Feb 2017

Country: United States

Application

• Sustainable Packaging: Utilizing lignin from biomass to create eco-friendly packaging materials.
• Advanced Composites: Developing carbon fiber and plastic materials from lignin for industrial applications.

Description

Prisma Renewable Composites has developed innovative technology to produce high-value products from lignin, a previously underutilized part of plants. Their patented "evolutia" process extracts lignin from biomass before further refining, making it easier to modify and use in applications like packaging, plastics, and carbon fiber composites. By focusing on lignin, Prisma aims to maximize the economic value of biomass, offering new solutions for industries that rely on bio-based materials. The company expects its products to be market-ready within the next few years.

Pathway Description:

The process developed by Prisma Renewable Composites involves extracting lignin from biomass using their patented "evolutia" fractionation method. This process isolates lignin before further refining, preserving its natural structure and making it easier to modify. The modified lignin is then used to produce materials like plastics, carbon fibers, and packaging products. This approach helps maximize the value of lignin, which was previously underutilized.