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Sonichem Secures €1.4 Million to Build First-of-its-Kind Biorefinery Plant

  • Sonichem, a UK-based startup that converts low-value forestry by-products into high-value, renewable biochemicals, has secured €1.4 million in Pre-Series A funding, including a follow-on investment by ACF Investors

  • The investment will be used to further develop its technology and finalize plans for a biorefinery plant, the first of its kind

  • Sonichem's technology combines chemistry and ultrasound technology to break down woodchips and sawdust into sugars, cellulose and lignin, which can be used to create sustainable bio-based chemicals for various sectors such as materials, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals

  • The company's technology is poised to replace toxic petrochemicals that are harmful to people and the environment, contributing to the decarbonization of the chemical industry.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "The chemical industry relies heavily on petrochemicals, which are harmful to the environment and contribute to climate change. The UK's petrochemical industry alone produces 4.5 million tonnes of CO2 annually. Additionally, a significant amount of forestry by-products, like sawdust, are wasted, creating a need for sustainable solutions."

      Solution

      "Sonichem uses a novel process that combines chemistry and ultrasound technology to convert low-value forestry by-products, like sawdust, into high-value, renewable biochemicals. This process creates sustainable bio-based chemicals that can replace toxic petrochemicals in various industries, such as materials, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Sonichem's technology aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to the decarbonization of the chemical industry."

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