9 November 2017
The MOSAIK™ monosaccharide industrial cracker
enables you to
break sugars down into an intermediary product
that can be converted further into
a number of bio-chemicals
using patented Topsoe catalysts and processes.
Catalysis is essential for the sustainable production of chemicals from biomass.
In the near future, innovative processes along
with customized catalysts and equipment
can make bio-based chemicals
a real commercial opportunity for producers.
One example is the Topsoe MOSAIK™ solution
for sugar cracking to a reactive intermediate.
Depending on the further conversion a number of biochemicals
can be obtained ranging from well-known commodities
to new specialty chemicals. For example.
hydrogenation yields MEG (monoethylene glycol)
while retro-aldol chemistry gives MVG (methyl vinyl glycolate).
MOSAIK™ -derived monoethylene glycol (MEG) is:
- Polymer grade (>99.9% purity)
- Suitable for use in PET for bottles, food packaging, and polyester fabrics
- Cost-competitive with naphtha-based MEG
- Simpler and cheaper than current bio-MEG solution
MOSAIK™-MEG will be demonstrated in partnership with Braskem in 2019,
aiming to start up a commercial plant in 2023.
MOSAIK™-derived methyl vinyl glycolate (MVG) is:
- An entirely new bio-based building block
- A versatile molecule for use within polymers
- Allowing for replacement as well as new formulations
- A cost-conscious choice
For MOSAIK™-MVG we are continuously looking for Ideas
for application partnerships. Suggestions are welcome.
Milica Folić
Business Development Manager
FIND US
Haldor Topsøes Allé 1
DK-2800
Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark
DETAILS
Braskem and Haldor Topsoe partner to validate
the MOSAIK™ sugar-to-biochemicals solution
for production of MEG (monoethylene glycol) in a demonstration plant.
The agreement calls for the construction of a demonstration plant
in Denmark, with operation slated to begin in 2019.
Topsoe will deliver a packaged solution for this project with Braskem,
including catalyst and technology.
The companies will combine their expertise
to further develop, test and validate the process.
The overall goal of the partnership is
the start-up of a commercial plant in 2023.
Gustavo Sergi,
Director of Renewable Chemicals at Braskem
With the agreement, Braskem wants to expand
its portfolio of renewable products to offer new solutions
that complement its bio-based polyethylene marketed
with the I’m green™ seal.
“With this new partnership, we strengthen our position
as protagonists in the development of innovative solutions
that will leverage the competitiveness of different biomasses
and complement the traditional solutions
offered by the petrochemical industry,”
Kim Knudsen,
Executive Vice President at Haldor Topsoe
“Our customers in the chemical industry
deal with challenging market conditions on a daily basis.
We intend to show that chemicals from biomass
can be a commercially attractive option, even in a tough,
mature market such as thermoplastic resins,”
“Catalysis will play an extremely important role
in the development of competitive solutions
that produce important chemicals from renewable sources.
We dedicate our world-leading capabilities within catalysis
to accelerate the process for the good of our customers
and the environment.
And we really look forward to taking the next step together
with Braskem.”
Get in touch
Svend Ravn
Media relations manager
FIND US
Haldor Topsøes Allé 1
DK-2800
Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark
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