Growth Opportunities in Biofuels, Removal of Micro-Plastics, and Circular Economy

This edition of the Industrial Bioprocessing Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) features information on the use of wastewater treatment systems, which are completely resource- and energy-efficient, and the development of advanced electrochemical oxidation processes for the removal of micro-pollutants from wastewater. The TOE also features the use of proprietary electro-methanation processes that can be used for the generation of pipeline grade renewable gas that can replace natural gas in industrial processes.

The TOE focuses on innovations associated with the use of cost-effective filtration systems for removal of micro-plastics from drinking water. The TOE provides intelligence on the use of membrane bio-reactor-based treatment for removal of microplastics from wastewater. The TOE additionally provides insights on industrial symbiosis-based closed-loop systems that enhances waste recycling and circular economy. The TOE also focuses on the latest developments in the use of bio-based ingredients in personal care products, algae and poly-lactic acid-based bio-plastics, the use of synthetic biology and deep learning for developing functional proteins and the use of CRISPR-based genetic technology for controlling pest populations.

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.