Sugar beet pulp project enters second stage after successful pilot tests

October 28, 2017 |

In Germany, the PULP2VALUE project is entering its second stage after successful pilot tests and creating new value chains from sugar beet pulp. The project aims to achieve two main objectives by the end of the project, June 2019. One objective is to scale up, optimize and integrate processes for production of Betafib microcellulose fibres, arabinose and galacturonic acid. Secondly, to build long lasting value chains for Betafib microcellulose fibres, arabinose and galacturonic acid. Whilst achieving these two main objectives, the PULP2VALUE project contributes to the development of a bio-based economy within the EU and the creation of new economic activities in rural areas.

A sustainability assessment, carried out by nova-Institute (Germany) will monitor the environmental benefits of the project’s work. The sustainability assessment aims to evaluate the environmental, economic and resource efficiency consideration that come with the utilization of sugar beet pulp for the production of high value products. PULP2VALUE will now focus on the demonstration of the different production processes, as well as the integration of the production process into an integrated biorefinery concept.

Category: Research

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