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Bio Aromatics

The IEA estimates that approximately 18% of all industrial-sector CO2 emissions originate from petrochemical production while less than 1% (or 2 TPY) is derived from renewable sources, highlighting the opportunity for carbon-conscious consumers and policy-makers to expand the use of renewable, non-edible biomass feedstocks into the chemicals markets.

BioTCat™ Project

IFPEN and Axens joined forces with the American company Anellotech to develop BioTCat™, a bio-aromatic production technology (BTX for Benzene, Toluene and Xylene) based on renewable raw materials.

By combining Anellotech’s process for the thermocatalytic conversion of non-food lignocellulosic biomass with Axens’ hydrotreatment process, the objective is to achieve 100% bio-based BTX in few steps, while minimizing costs, energy consumption and CO2 emissions. These bio-aromatics will find numerous applications, particularly in polyesters for bottles and textile fibers. BioTCat™ will also enable the production of a very high-quality gasoline base.

Breakthrough Technology to convert renewable, non-edible feedstocks directly into mixed aromatics using a single step process
> 70% GHG emissions reduction Based on a life cycle analysis, validated by Jacobs Engineering, showed a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction potential of 70% or more when compared to fossil counterparts
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Events

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Reims, France - CET
3 days
Conference
picto Renewable Fuels & Bio-Based Chemicals + 11
Bio Aromatics Bio Olefins Cellulosic Ethanol Renewable Diesel and Jet Process Technologies Arsine Removal Adsorbent Chloride Removal Adsorbent Drying Series Adsorbent Mercury Removal Adsorbent Sulfur Removal for Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Adsorbent Europe

BIOKET 2024

BIOKET 2024 takes place in Reims, France, on the 19 to 21 March 2024, will be dedicated to processes, innovation and technologies applied to biomass. This conference will be the fifth edition of BIOKET and brings more innovation, technology and sustainability to boost new businesses around the biomass valorization into high added value products.
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Speakers

Emilia Knospe
Technologist, Renewables Product Line

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