Mild fractionation of wood and plants into G2 Micro Cellulose and Lignine

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$Mild fractionation of wood and plants into G2 Micro Cellulose and Lignine$ Innovatie-evenement papieren kartonketen February 1, 2017, Doorwerth, The

Innovatie-evenement papieren kartonketen February 1, 2017, Doorwerth, The

1 Mild fractionation of wood and plants into G2 Micro Cellulose and Lignine BIOeCON G2 technology unique, simple, and cost effective Internationaal Innovatie-evenement papieren kartonketen February 1, 2017, Doorwerth, The Netherlands Dr. Wridzer J.W. Bakker M +31(06)

2 Content and BIOeCON G2 Technology Business Development Example: G2 Micro Cellulose based Coating of Paper and/or Carton Comparison G2 technology with Deep Euctectic Solvent (DES) Technology Conclusions

3 and BIOeCON BIOeCON Founded 2006 as an independent privately funded R&D network Pioneer in biomass waste conversion to fuels and fuel additives Catalytic Pyrolysis - KIOR In-situ conversion in inorganic Ionic Liquids (ZnCl2) - PETROBAS G2: Biomass fractionation technology Based on inorganic ionic liquid (ZnCl2) Founded in 2016 Development and commercialization of BIOeCON G2 Technology for advanced (bio)material applications Focus on G2 Micro Cellulose and Lignin applications; e.g. to improved strength and protection Process development

4 Conceptual Idea: Accessible biomass Unlocking solid ligno-cellulosic biomass without destroying valuable molecules Open up the biomass, deconstruct, fractionate Products of cellulose are degraded > 100 oc mild conditions needed!

5 G2 Technology: Simple Process G2 micro Cellulose & Lignin G2 Lignin Biomass* Hydrolysis CO 2 S1 S2 S3 Fermentation Glucose + xylose Separation/ purification Bio-ethanol G2 Micro Cellulose *Any type of biomass including wood, bagasse, straw etc. + old used paper!

6 G2 Technology: unique Inorganic Ionic Liquid 70 o C Dissolution occurs at mild conditions Separated polymeric chains At higher T: cleavage glucosidic bonds

7 G2 Technology: Unique Cellulose Polymers formed G2 Micro cellulose ~ nm, mainly crystalline In liquid phase In solid phase (dried)

8 Business Development: Unique Cellulose Polymers New Markets?

9 Business Development: some potential applications G2 Micro Cellulose Additive for: plastics, paper coatings, paints and pigments, and/or packaging materials Production of artificially enhanced wood with environmental friendly flame retardants Old paper also can be used as cellulose source Lignin Additive for: asphalt (mixture with bitumen), rubber, cement Natural binder for wood materials (replacement of phenol formaldehyde (PF) resins

10 Business Case Example G2 Micro Cellulose based Coating of Paper and/or Carton Reference case Modified starch based coatings Business case BIOeCON modified coatings ± 25 % less coating required!!! ± 25% less coating required with 1% G2 Micro Cellulose Additional positive effect 10 % less water absorption at the same coating No optimization done yet Tests done by Millvision

11 Business Case Example G2 Micro Cellulose based Coating of Paper and/or Carton Paper + Carton Coating in NL/Belgium Volume ± tons/year (Modified Starch) At ± 500 Euro/ton, business size ± 40 Million Euro 1% G2 Micro Cellulose leads to 25% less coating Based on above valuation of G2 Micro Cellulose ± 12 Euro/kg Assume we are able to sell at 6 Euro/kg Cost price ± 0.5 Euro/kg, conservative assume 1 Euro/kg. First Demo plant ± 1000 ton/year Income ± 5 M Euro s

12 Comparison G2 technology with Deep Euctectic Solvent (DES) Technology Inorganic ionic liquid Deep Eutectic Solvent Solvent ZnCl 2 /H 2 O e.g. Choline chloride in combination glycic acid Biomass Any type of biomass Any type of biomass Product G2 Micro cellulose, lignin Cellulose, Lignin Lignin solubility No Yes Cellulose solubility Yes No Degradation products No No Process Simple, Robust? Temperature < 100 oc < 100 oc Dissolution time, h < 0.5 h > 4 h Solvent costs 1-2 Eur/kg ZnCl2 Choline Chloride 5-10 Eur/kg Biomass to solvent 1:5 1:5? Solvent recycle > 99 % 98-99%? Toxicity solvent Low low Value product ++ + IP protected Yes?

13 Conclusions G2: Biomass fractionation technology: Novel inorganic ionic liquid (ZnCl2): IP protected Mild conditions with minimum product degradation No bad actors such as Enzyme inhibitors and Catalyst poisons Simple, robust and feedstock flexible process Unique high value products: G2 Micro Cellulose, G2-Lignin (+ C5, C6 sugars) Cost competitive with specialty cellulose materials Attractive business cases; including paper industry G2 <-> DES conclusion after discussion in afternoon

INDUSTRIAL ENZYMES FOR CELLULOSIC SUGARS AND BEYOND

INDUSTRIAL ENZYMES FOR CELLULOSIC SUGARS AND BEYOND THE POWER AND SPEED OF TAILORED SOLUTIONS EuroNanoForum 2017 Malta, June 22 nd MATTI HEIKKILÄ CTO METGEN STRATEGIC FOCUS Lignocellulosic biomass conversion