Advanced Biomass Value (ABV)

ABV is a biorefinery plattform for the sustainable production of biokerosene, high value lubricants and CO2 adsorbing building materials. The process is based on the efficient generation of microalgal biomass. This cell material is homogenized and subsequently separated into a lipid and a cell debris fraction. The lipids are functionalized biotechnologically and tested for their applicability in the lubricant industry. The cell debris, mostly consisting of algal cell wall, is enzymatically hydrolyzed and subsequently serves as substrate for the production of lipids through oil yeasts. These cells can be directly converted to biokerosene using chemical catalytic techniques. The residue of this reaction is used as component for building materials. No waste streams are generated within the process.