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Lignin

Lignin, the second most abundant polymer, constitutes about 20-25% of dry coffee waste. This branched polymer is sourced sustainably from coffee waste, offering distinct advantages.

With coffee waste as a sustainable lignin source, its applications across diverse markets are vast.

Lignin APPLICATIONS

Sustainable chemical for various applications

Bioenergy

biofuels, bioplastics production

Chemical Industry

a renewable source of phenols and aromatics

Agriculture

slow-release fertilizer, soil conditioner

Material Science

carbon fibers manufacturing, adhesives, insulation

calculated low carbon footprint
0,72
Lignin in action

Eco Straws

 

EcoBean Straws are world-scale innovation produced from lignin extracted from Spent Coffee Grounds. They are designed to be recyclable and can be collected together with coffee waste. EcoBean Coffee Straws can withstand up to one hour of immersion in cold liquids.

Why you should make a switch

The future is circular, and your chemicals should be too

Quality with
low-carbon

High-tech
for sustainability

Calculated
by Bureau Veritas

PRODUCT

Product Name

Lignin

Chemical Name

polymers made by cross-linking phenolic precursors

Processing Method

hydrolysis + leaching

CAS-no

9005-53-2 (lignin dealkaline)

PHYSICAL PARAMETERS

State of matter

powder

Odour

woody and chocolate-citrus

Colour

chocolate colour, rich and deep

Granularity

tiny flour

Solubility (in 25°C)

insoluble

Packaging

in bags with a batch weight of 0,5 kg

Storage

in dry storage

Application Examples
(Active Ingredients)

In HoReCa industry as utensils, in 3d printing as a filament and other materials, industry as fibers and fillers in composites

Product carbon footprint

0,72 kg CO2e/kg of the product

Freedom to operate
/ IP protection status

Patent application for the entire technological line submitted in 2023

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