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CO₂-based Polyesters & Chemicals

Transforming CO₂ into Tomorrow’s Materials

PLGA: The Green Alternative to Polyethylene

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

Avantium’s innovative process converts CO₂ into formic and oxalic acid, and then into glycolic acid, producing the eco-friendly polymer PLGA. With superior barrier properties, PLGA is recyclable, home compostable, and marine degradable, making it the perfect replacement for fossil-based polyethylene in various applications.

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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 are used to create the carbon-negative polymer PLGA.

Excellent Barrier Properties

Recyclable & Degradable

Applications

Revolutionizing Carbon Capture

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Converting CO₂ into High-Value Chemical Building Blocks and Polyesters

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Volta Technology harnesses the power of air-based 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 capturing carbon dioxide that would otherwise contribute to global warming and converting it into valuable products, Volta Technology supports a circular, carbon-smart future.

Uniting for Bio-Breakthroughs

Teaming Up with European Partners

Strategic Partnerships to Scale Up Technology

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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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