Room: Yangtze 2
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 11:30 - 12:45 CEST
Session code ICO.2
Production of biomaterials, bioproducts & biochemicals in industry
Unlocking the Full Potential of Biomass for High Performance Bio-Based Chemicals
Short Introductive summary
Bloom Biorenewables, an EPFL spin-off based in Switzerland, develops innovative solutions to produce sustainable, cost-competitive, and high-performance bio-based materials. Using its proprietary Aldehyde-Assisted Fractionation (AAF) technology, Bloom efficiently converts lignocellulosic biomass, cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, into value-added products for applications in cosmetics, fragrances, homecare, construction, and packaging. This process reduces CO? emissions by up to 90% compared to petrochemical alternatives while meeting industry standards for performance and price. The technology has been validated at TRL 6 and is gaining traction among major industrial players. Thanks to the production of unprecedented high-purity, high-quality ingredients and materials, Bloom has recently achieved several breakthroughs, including the first-ever white lignin polymer, removing the long-standing association of dark colour with lignin and unlocking its use in cosmetic formulations. Other examples include the development of a 100% bio-based wood adhesive, made possible by preserving important chemical structures present naturally in the biomass, and a sugar-derived solvent with redu
Presenter
Justine CHARMILLOT
Bloom Biorenewables, SWITZERLAND
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Session reference: ICO.2.5