Bio-based Science & Technology Pathways
As science, technology, and sustainability intersect, the world of bio-based business emerges as a field of innovation and promise. This sector utilizes cutting-edge processes and scientific pathways to transform raw materials into a diverse array of high-value products. From harnessing the power of photosynthesis in algae for biofuels to employing enzymatic processes in microorganisms for biochemicals, the bio-based business is a testament to the harmony between nature and technology. Through this fusion, we provide eco-friendly alternatives, as well as paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient future, where bio-based solutions take the lead in shaping a greener, more sustainable environment.
Technology Pathways for prominent bioproducts and solutions
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Source |
Technology/Procedure |
Products |
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Corn, Sugarcane |
Fermentation, Enzymatic Hydrolysis |
Bioethanol, Biogas, Organic Acids |
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Plants oils |
Enzymatic Polymerization |
Biopolymers, Bioplastics |
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Ores (Copper, Gold etc) |
Bioleaching |
Recovery of metals |
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Organic Waste (Food waste) |
Anaerobic Digestion |
Biogas (Methane), Digestate (Organic Fertilizers) |
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Wastewater |
Activated Sludge Treatment |
Clean water, Sludge for Biogas production |
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Air (e.g., VOCs) |
Biofiltration |
Removal of air pollutants, Improved air quality |
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Mixed waste (e.g., Municipal Wastes) |
Mechanical Sorting |
Separation of Recyclables, Reduction of Contaminants |
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Crop Residues |
Shredding |
Biomass for Bioenergy, Bio-based Materials |
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Wood Biomass |
Pulping |
Pulp for Paper and Bio-based Materials |
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Oilseeds (Sunflower, Mustard etc.) |
Oil Pressing |
Vegetable Oils for cooking, Biodiesel production |
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Biomass-derived Syngas |
Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis |
Liquid Biofuels, Synthetic Fuels |
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Algae, Wet Biomass |
Hydrothermal Liquefaction |
Bio-oil, Biogas, solid residue |
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Wood, Crop residues |
Pyrolysis, Torrefaction |
Biochar, Bio-oil, Syngas for Energy production, Torrefied Biomass |
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Water Bodies, Contaminated Sites |
Wetlands, Rhizofilteration, Phytoextraction, Algal Bioremediation |
Water Treatment, Pollutant removals |
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Water, Nutrient Solutions |
Hydroponic Solutions |
Crop Cultivation, Wastewater Treatment |
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Contaminated Soils |
Phytostabilization |
Contaminant Immobilization, Soil Erosion Control |
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Soils, Coastal Areas |
Enhanced Weathering |
Carbonate Minerals, Improved Soil Fertility |