EU project looks for valued added products in beet-based biorefinery concepts

November 1, 2017 |

In Germany, during the extraction of sugar from sugar beet, large quantities of sugar beet pulp are produced. Currently, sugar beet pulp is valorised as low value feed and/or converted into biogas. In the PULP2VALUE project, multiple biorefinery concepts are being developed and installed to increase the value of 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. While at the same time aiming for value chains with new bio-based products with environmental benefits.

A sustainability assessment, carried out by nova-Institute (Germany) will monitor these environmental benefits. The sustainability assessment aims to evaluate the environmental, economic and resource efficiency consideration that come with the utilisation of sugar beet pulp for the production of high value products. Overall, nova-Institute will provide market research, techno-economic evaluation, Life Cycle Assessment, and the establishment of a communication and dissemination strategy during the project.

Category: Fuels

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