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CO₂-based Chemicals & Materials

Transforming CO₂ into Tomorrow’s Materials

Volta Technology

Converting CO₂ into High-Value Chemicals and Materials

Volta Technology harnesses the power of CO₂ through electrochemistry. Avantium’s electrocatalytic platform transforms this gas into a new carbon source for the chemical industry, enabling cleaner processes and reducing industrial emissions. By converting captured carbon dioxide that would otherwise contribute to global warming and converting it into valuable products, Volta Technology supports a circular, carbon-smart future.

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Uniting for CCU-Breakthroughs

Avantium has established itself as a leader in the field of CO2-based chemicals and polymers. Following the acquisition of Liquid Light in 2016, we have further developed our technology platform through internal R&D efforts and multiple successful collaboration projects and demonstration campaigns. These initiatives have showcased the effectiveness of our technology, and laid a robust foundation for scaling up and commercializing our solutions. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability is evident in our industrial partnerships and the continuous support we receive from the EU’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, driving further advancements and deployment of our groundbreaking technologies.

Teaming Up with European Partners

Strategic Partnerships to Scale Up Technology

Imagine a world where CO₂ isn’t a threat but a valuable resource.

PLGA: The Green Alternative to Fossil-Based Plastics

Revolutionizing Carbon Utilization

Avantium’s innovative process converts CO₂ into oxalic acid, and then into glycolic acid. Glycolic acid, combined with lactic acid, can be used to produce PLGA polyester in existing manufacturing assets. PLGA is a biodegradable polyester with excellent barrier and mechanical properties, making it an excellent sustainable alternative for conventional fossil-based polymers.

Avantium offers a platform for converting CO₂ into formic acid for cleaning products or fermentation, and CO for specialty uses.

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Benefits of Using PLGA

Through the electrochemical conversion of CO₂, Avantium can produce formic acid, oxalic acid, and glycolic acid, which is used to create the carbon-negative polymer PLGA.

Excellent material Properties

Recyclable & Degradable

Applications

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Our Sustainability Strategy

Sustainability is at the heart of Avantium. Our goal is a fossil-free world, realized through innovation and robust governance.

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PEF and FDCA

PEF is a 100% plant-based, recyclable, and high-quality polymer with a wide range of applications in areas such as bottles & packaging, textiles. and many more.

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PlantMEG

Avantium’s PlantMEG is a 100% plant-based building block for PET and PEF, with no compromise on quality or performance.

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