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Sonichem ultrasonic technology
driving the sustainable
chemicals of the future

Our Sonichem technology

Sonichem biorefinery technology is an ultra-clean way to convert low-value woody biomass (e.g. sawdust) into high value green chemicals 

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Low energy

Our ultrasonic technology requires significantly less energy than conventional methods, resulting in green chemicals with a low carbon footprint.

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zero waste

All the biomass that enters our process is upcycled into pure platform chemicals – with no co-products, no impurities and only recyclable solvents.

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High quality green chemicals

Our process creates three clean product streams with a huge range of potential uses, including some of the purest lignin on the market.

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Responsibly-sourced biomass

We only use non-food woody biomass – by-products from the forestry and agricultural industry – that would otherwise be burnt or left to rot.

Our products

Our green chemicals sequester carbon and can be used to create a wide range of products, packaging, and materials with a low environmental impact.

 

Cellulose                             >

Hemicellulose hydrolysate   >

Lignin                                   >

Cellulose in Wood
Hemicellulose in Wood

Our impact

Fossil fuels and the burning of waste biomass from
forestry and agriculture are significant contributors
to rising CO2 levels in the earth’s atmosphere. To
tackle the climate crisis, we need to find clean
technological solutions that reduce our reliance on
depleting reserves, like crude oil and gas, while
better utilising the world’s renewable resources.

Our technology optimises the use of the world’s natural resources at every step, reducing our
collective reliance on fossil fuels and avoiding
excess and waste.

Latest news

Bio-Sep Laboratory Chemists

We are Hiring a Lab Supervisor

Based at the pilot plant site at Melton Mowbray, the Lab Supervisor will have day-to-day responsibility for leading a small team of chemists to carry out
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we are hiring electrical fitter

We are hiring an electrical fitter and pilot plant operator

We are hiring an electrical fitter for pilot plant operations.  This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven engineer/technician to join an organisation with ambitious plans
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Bio-Sep Biochemicals and Biorefinery

New Joint Industry Project with iCAST and the National Composite Centre

Bio-Sep Launches new Joint Industry Project to Fuel the  Green Revolution Bio-Sep has begun an exciting joint industry project which aims to develop renewable, bio-sourced alternatives
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Industry Associations

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Confor

A membership organisation supporting sustainable forestry and wood-using businesses.

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Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre

An organisation that connects industry, academia and government to bring biotechnology processes and products to the global market.

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iCAST

An R&D and collaboration hub for companies to translate sustainable chemical technologies into clean growth.