Gevo, a biofuels developer, and LG Chem, a global chemicals firm, have extended their partnership to develop technology that converts ethanol to olefins, which can be used to produce bioplastics and reduce carbon emissions. The partnership will accelerate the commercialization of polymer and bioplastic products from this process. Olefins are compounds used in the production of plastics, films, fibers, and containers, but traditional production methods are carbon-intensive. Gevo’s ethanol-to-olefin (ETO) technology aims to decarbonize this process by using renewable ethanol to produce olefins, which can then be used to create sustainable products like bio-propylene. Bio-propylene is a crucial component in the growth of the bioplastic market and circular economy, allowing for the replacement of fossil-based products with bio-based materials. Gevo’s ETO technology has received a patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office, which protects the process of converting ethanol into olefins with improved energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprint.
LG Chem Partners with Gevo to Commercialize Bioplastics Production via Ethanol-to-Olefins Technology
