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is streamlined, it will catalyse a pro- using its PHA technology. The intro- used in the development of micro-
found transformation within the indus- duction of the PHA-based plastic waveable paper coating used in New
try,” he added. cap is just the latest application Today’s Chicken Noodle Cup packag-
announced by CJ Biomaterials. ing, sold at CU, South Korea’s leading
CJ Biomaterials began producing convenience store chain. The com-
its PHACT-branded PHA biopoly- Earlier this year, it introduced a pany also works with NatureWorks
mers in 2022. Since that time, the PHA-based polybag with properties to broaden the use of PHACT PHA
company has partnered with multiple similar to traditional petroleum-based combined with Ingeo branded PLA in
organisations to develop solutions polybags. The technology was also multiple markets and applications.

BIOMASS UTILISATION
Chempolis to license technology to NordFuel’s
Haapavesi biorefinery

Chempolis Oy has been chosen as the biorefinery’s produc-
technology provider for NordFuel’s tion technology, which
biorefinery, which is planned to be is based on selectively
established in Haapavesi, Finland. fractionating biomasses
by utilising formic acid.
Chempolis’ formico technologies In addition to bioetha-
enable the production of products nol, the process yields
such as bioethanol, biochemicals and high-quality, pure lignin.
sulphur-free lignin, sustainably out of Along with bioethanol
lignocellulosic feedstocks. Chempolis’ and lignin, biogenic and
services entail biorefinery project technical carbon dioxide,
development, technology licensing, NordFuel’s biorefinery will produce furfural, and acetic acid are also
project and application development, value-added products from sawmill formed in the process.
and piloting. The company is situated and forest industry residues. These
in Oulu (Finland), where it also has a include bioethanol, lignin and bio- “Choosing the technology and the
biorefinery offering piloting services. chemicals, among others. The pro- technology provider is a major step
ducts will enable considerable reduc- forward for the project. After this, we
With the technology license, tions in emissions as well as replace proceed to the basic planning phase
Chempolis brings to the collabora- fossil raw materials and chemicals in and further into the detailed planning
tion its know-how of producing bio- several industries. stage,” said the CEO of NordFuel,
products and their valorisation into Mr. Matti Asikainen. The biorefinery
industrial chemicals and materials. Chempolis’ license encompasses is planned to be in operation in 2028.
Eastman gets US govt. funding for second US

molecular recycling project

Eastman Chemical has announced The second US molecular recy- have over 70% reduced carbon emissions
that its second US molecular recycling cling facility is at its Longview, Texas compared to fossil virgin production, with
project has been chosen by the US location, and is expected to have the a total reduction of approximately 90%
Department of Energy (DoE) to enter capacity to recycle around 110-ktpa of when factoring in avoided emissions.
negotiations for up to $375-mn in fund- difficult-to-recycle plastic waste. By
ing from the Bipartisan Infrastructure utilising Eastman’s methanolysis tech- Additionally, Eastman has secured
Law and Inflation Reduction Act as nology, this project is expected to substantial state and local tax incentives
part of the Industrial Demonstrations reduce carbon emissions in PET produc- totalling around $70-mn to support the
Program. tion. The recycled PET is estimated to project.

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