Technology.
Lignin as the second most abundant biopolymer is the key raw material for XILLIX’ first product line, REFORCE. The underlying technology to convert lignin to this sustainable functional filler has been developed over many years by SunCoal Industries ( www.suncoal.com ), an affiliate company specialized in biomass conversion technology development & licensing.
Source:
Sustainable Forestry
- Responsible forestry as raw
material basis
- Wood contains approx.
30% of lignin - Alternative sources for lignin also feasible e.g. agriculture / usage of straw
Feedstock:
Lignin
- Lignin is second most abundant biopolymer
after cellulose
- Current use mainly energy generation
- Supply potential > 20 m t/a (beyond energy coverage of pulp mills)
Product:
REFORCE
- Unique technology to upgrade lignin to high value carbon product, the functional filler REFORCE
- Product and application development
- Production
- Marketing
and Sales
- Affiliate of the Koehler Group
- Carbonization technology & know-how
- Process, product and application development and licensing
- Large pilot plant (in operation since 2009)