Member - GF Biochemicals
GFBiochemicals is the only company to produce levulinic acid derivatives at commercial scale directly from biomass.
About
GFBiochemicals is bringing biobased levulinic acid to market through technology innovation. Levulinic acid is a platform chemical with significant potential to replace petroleum-based products in the chemical sector.
Our founders worked closely with a group of biobased chemical experts to find sustainable alternatives to oil-based products across a range of market sectors. Together, they developed the production technology needed for this revolution in chemicals, in partnership with the University of Pisa and the Polytechnic University of Milan, the technology’s potential was demonstrated on the plant in Italy which has been retrofitted with new conversion, recovery and purification technology.
GFBiochemicals expects substantial growth in the levulinic acid market in the coming years.
Headquarters 75008 Paris, France
SDG’s of application
The Sustainable Development Goals are a call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity everywhere.
SDG 6
Clean water and sanitation
SDG 7
Affordable and clean energy
SDG 9
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG 11
Sustainable cities and communities
SDG 12
Responsible consumption and production
Efficient Solutions
Labelled Solutions from GF Biochemicals
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