What is the core innovation introduced by LBDS and Braskem for the U.S. corn-ethanol industry?

LBDS and Braskem have introduced an innovative bio-acetone production platform that enables U.S. corn-ethanol producers to generate renewable bio-acetone as a high-value coproduct alongside ethanol, using LBDS' proprietary fermentation technology integrated with Braskem's bio-acetone recovery and bolt-on separation technology.

How does the new bio-acetone platform benefit ethanol biorefineries and the acetone market?

The platform creates a new revenue stream for biorefineries by allowing them to produce 100% renewable acetone — a drop-in replacement for fossil-based acetone — while Braskem assumes full responsibility for sales and market development in the mature global acetone market.

Renewable bio-acetone can be made alongside U.S. ethanol

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Lallemand Biofuels & Braskem launched a bio-acetone production platform for the U.S. corn-ethanol industry, enabling producers to generate 100% renewable acetone as a drop-in replacement for fossil-based products.

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