ÄIO has joined the BIONEER project consortium
We are excited to announce that ÄIO has joined the BIONEER Project consortium as part of a groundbreaking project under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU).
This project is a key step toward advancing sustainable, bio-based industries in Europe, aligning with the EU’s climate goals and the European Green Deal.
Innovating Sustainable Solutions: ÄIO’s First Steps in the Chemical Manufacturing Journey
At ÄIO, we are committed to pioneering sustainable solutions that drive the future of the food and chemical industries. Our recent advancements and collaborations highlight our dedication to creating a greener, more sustainable world. One such recent example is BIONEER project.
Collaboration with Industry Leaders
We are always so proud to collaborate with leading organizations and experts in the field. These partnerships are crucial in accelerating our research and development efforts. Together, we are exploring new methodologies and technologies that can transform the chemical manufacturing landscape.
BIONEER Project: Pioneering Bio-based Building Blocks for Coating, Packaging and Personal Care
The 48-month project that was officially launched on June 1st, 2024, aims to demonstrate and advance the potential of lignocellulosic biomass carbohydrate-derived components to replace fossil-based functional building blocks and platform molecules in sectors such as coatings, packaging and personal care.
The BIONEER Project focuses on utilizing low-cost, sustainably sourced lignocellulosic biomass as feedstock to produce novel platform chemicals in sectors which are currently heavily reliant on fossil fuels. By moving beyond first-generation carbohydrate-derived chemicals, the project leverages biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, and process expertise of the consortium to scale up the production of novel monomeric and polymeric building blocks.
These Bio-based Building Blocks made from sustainably sourced biomass using bio and chemo-catalytic approaches will replace toxic and non-environmentally friendly compounds like bisphenol A and its derivatives (for the UV-curable coatings market), as well as alkyl acrylates, vinyl pyrrolidine, vinyl acetate, and siloxanes (for the personal care market).
Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at ÄIO. Our processes are designed to minimize environmental impact whilst utilizing side-streams that would otherwise be redundant. This is also the case for BIONEER. The project employs Sustainability by Design approach at every step of the process during development and optimization stages. We believe that through innovation and collaboration, we can create a sustainable future for generations to come.
Join Us on Our Journey
We invite you to follow our journey and stay updated on our latest developments. Connect with us on LinkedIn to learn more about our projects and initiatives. You can also read more about the project at the BIONEER’s website.
