Braskem and Lallemand Advance Renewable Acetone Production
Biopolymers provider Braskem and Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits (LBDS), a developer of yeasts, enzymes, and microbiological solutions, recently announced the development of an innovative technology for producing bioacetone from corn ethanol.
According to Braskem, the new technology enables ethanol plants to generate a new high-value-added co-product without compromising fuel production efficiency. The project combines LBDS's expertise in yeast technology with Braskem's proprietary separation technology, a bolt-on process that enables efficient bioacetone production. Braskem will be responsible for market development and commercialization of the product, focusing on the United States and Europe. Bioacetone is an alternative for applications that require a lower carbon footprint due to its drop-in characteristics.
Global demand for acetone exceeds eight million tons per year, and Braskem's renewable version, developed in partnership with LBDS, serves demanding sectors seeking sustainability, including adhesives, acrylics, and paints and coatings.
"Combining Braskem's expertise in biochemicals with Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits' fermentation expertise represents a significant step for the petrochemical industry toward a more sustainable future," said Cirilo Vieira, Braskem's director of business development for renewables and biochemicals.
After five years of joint development, the technology is beginning to be made available to the North American ethanol industry. Bioacetone is expected to be commercially available on an industrial scale in 2028. Learn more at braskem.com.
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