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From fundamental research to commercialisation

The CHAMPION project focuses on better bio-based alternatives to fossil-derived polymers, using the reversable aza-Michael reaction. But is it realistic to assume that largescale commercial production of bio-based materials is within reach? Project partner AVA Biochem proves it is.


AVA Biochem developed the waterbased Hydro-Thermal Process (HTP) COBRIS™. This process turns sugar-rich biomass into 5-HMF, a renewable and non-toxic compound that can be used to produce commodity chemicals. The path from lab to market took little over a decade. After 4 years of pioneering the process for various applications operation of the first demonstration plant at industrial scale began in 2013. Now another 8 years later Sulzer Chemtech – already a partner in the demonstration plant - obtained the exclusivity to commercialize and license the technology.




 
 
 

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This project has received funding from the Bio Based Industries Joint Undertaking (JU) under grant agreement No 887398. The JU receives support from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and the Bio Based Industries Consortium.

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