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Growth Opportunities in Rare Earth Metal Recovery, Renewable Fuels, and Algae-based Bio-plastics

  • Report

  • 31 Pages
  • July 2020
  • Region: Global
  • Frost & Sullivan
  • ID: 5150046

This edition of the Industrial Bioprocessing Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) features information on the utilization of bio-informatics and synthetic biology for the production of opioids that have medicinal properties, and the use of biomass as feedstock for the generation of bio-diesel. The TOE also features production of renewable jet fuel with reduced greenhouse gas emissions and the use of plant-based ingredients for production of household and personal care products. The TOE focuses on innovations associated with the manufacture of bio-based plastics from algal biomass and also the use of micro-algae for cost-effective wastewater treatment. The TOE also provides intelligence on the use of efficient technologies based on leaching, ion-exchange separation, and electro-dissolution for the recovery of rare earth metals from electronic waste. The TOE additionally provides insights on the use of cost-effective technologies for recovery of indium, gallium, and germanium from end of life electronic waste.

The Industrial Bioprocessing TOE provides intelligence on technologies, processes and strategic insights of industries involving bioprocessing, including innovations in the development and production of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, alternative fuels, chemical feedstocks, food and beverages, and consumer products.


Table of Contents

Advancements in Rare Earth Metal Recovery, Renewable Fuels, and Algae-based Bio-plastics


  • Yeast-based Technology for Producing Medicinal Opioids
  • Wide Range of Use Across Different Indications
  • Novel Natural Solution for Replacing Traditional Diesel
  • Cost-effective Fuel that Enables Greener and More Sustainable Environment
  • Renewable Jet Fuel with Reduced Green Gas Emissions
  • Growth Opportunity: Renewable Jet Fuel Compatible with Existing Aircraft Engines Eases Adoption
  • Household and Personal Care Products Made of Plant-based Products
  • Growth Opportunity: Ecofriendly and Safe Cleaning Products
  • Cost-effective Recovery of Germanium and Indium from Sulfuric Acid-based Leaching Processes
  • The Leaching Processes Can also be Used to Recover Copper, Lead, Tin, and Zinc at a Higher Recovery Rate
  • Efficient Recovery of Gallium by the Utilization of Leaching and Ion-exchange Separation Processes
  • Recovery of Arsenide During Gallium Recovery also Ensured Less Negative Impacts on the Environment
  • Utilization of Waelz Process for the Efficient Recovery of Zinc and Rare Earth Metals
  • Extracting Zinc from Waste Materials Through Waelz Processes Reduces the Consumption of Fossil Fuels Required for Zinc Extraction
  • Bio-based Plastics from Algae Biomass
  • Growth Opportunities: Bio-based Polymers for Wide Range of Applications
  • Battery Recycling via Electro-dissolution and Alkali Leaching Enabling Growth in E-mobility
  • Enabling Recovery of High Purity Gallium and Indium
  • Battery Recycling via Mechanical Separation, Smelting, and Purification Enabling Growth in Metal Recovery
  • Technological Advancements in Battery Recycling Enabling Green Supply Chain for EVs
  • Bio-materials for Indium Recovery Indicating High Growth Potential for Battery Recycling Application
  • Biomass-based Battery Recycling Enabling Circular Economy
  • Wastewater Treatment Technology Utilizing Micro-algae
  • Growth Opportunities: Treated Wastewater for Power Generation
  • Key Contacts