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Bio-based Fuels & Chemicals (other than seaweeds)
Application Uses
  • Biodegradable bioplastics
  • Natural colorant in food and cosmetic industry
  • Functional food
Salient Technical Features
  • Utilizing crude glycerol and hydrolysate of residual biomass
  • Raw materials indigenously available
  • Competitive cost
  • Scope of further improvisation
TRL
TRL 4
Scale of Development:

Process has been validated at laboratory scale

Business scope & opportunity

Biodegradable plastics would have a significant demand in the coming days

Environment Considerations
  • The process is eco-friendly
  • Replace fossil-based plastics
Status of Licensing
Not yet licensed
Status Commercialization
Not applicable
Major Raw Materials Needed

Chemicals and Solvents.

Major Plant Equipment

1 KL Fermenter, Glass reactors, Distillation unit

Techno-Economics

Available at request

Technology Package

Collaboration sought to improve yield

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