The CO2SMOS project is developing innovative, cost-effective technologies to help bio-based industries transform their biogenic CO2 emissions into high-value chemicals. These chemicals can be directly used to produce sustainable bioproducts, thanks to an integrated hybrid solution that combines cutting-edge biotechnological processes with advanced electrochemical and catalytic conversion methods, leveraging renewable resources such as green hydrogen and biomass.
Co2smos project
This circular, zero-waste approach enhances the long-term sustainability of bio-based industries while helping industrial plants achieve negative greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, it strengthens their competitiveness by diversifying chemical production processes and unlocking new business opportunities.
BIO-BASED INDUSTRIES
1.
Industrial fermentation plants for the production of bio-based products, renewable chemicals, food and beverage, bioethanol and biorefinery plants
BIOGENIC CO2
2.
CO2 emission generated from different industrial sources such as fermentation processes in bio-based industries and biofuel sector, in-site anaerobic treatment plants (waste valorization, biogas plants), and other fermentation processes and solid biomass combustion
CO2 conversion tecnhologies
3.
CO2SMOS solutions include gas/liquid fermentation–biorefinery processes, intensified electrocatalytic processes and biobased/organic catalysed processes
HIGH ADDED-VALUE CHEMICALS
4.
7 added-value chemicals and polymers: polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA, PHB), 2,3-butanediol, long chain dicarboxylic acids C16-C18, BTEX, cyclic carbonates and hydroxycarboxylic acids
BIO-BASED PRODUCTS
5.
Various application fields from packaging to coatings, textiles and materials for biomedical applications and high-performance biopolymer applications
Our goal:
Transform CO2 emissions
into an opportunity
In alignment with the commitments and objectives set by the EU, the use of biogenic CO2 as feedstock to produce renewable bio-based chemicals contributes to develop a sustainable, circular bio-economy.
Changes with results
Not only numbers but benefits for the environment, economy and society
7
new CO2-based products
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (mcl-PHA and PHB), 2,3-butanediol (2,3-BDO), long chain dicarboxylic acids C16-C18 (LcDCAs), BTEX and para-xylene (PX), cyclic carbonates and hydroxycarboxylic acids (HCAs)
-60
of CO2 emissions (ca)
Net GHG emissions reduction in overall CO2SMOS processes compared to conventional routes linked to fossil-derived fuels
-40
of production costs
Aimed costs reduction related to the energy consumption, compared to current production processes
5
CO2-to-chemicals conversion technologies
Related to the targeted CO2 conversion processes when compared to conventional processes
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