Biowill

Problem statement

Developing an integrated zero waste biorefinery utilizing all fractions of willow feedstock) for production of biobased chemicals and materials replacing use of fossil feedstocks.

Executive summary

BioWILL is a Interreg NWE funded project focusing on Integrated "Zero Waste" Biorefinery utilising all fractions of Willow feedstock to produce high to medium based bio-bhemicals/materials, bioactives and Renewable energy in the form of biomethane production and natural fertilisers.

Value chain description

BioWill biorefinery focuses on extraction of high value bioactive extractives (salicins) for medical applications while using the bark-free pulp for manufacturing food packaging materials with any waste and residues used for biogas and biofertilizers. The biorefinery includes a cascading approach balancing high value natural ingredient extraction and biomaterials, in a zero-waste approach which integrates energy and recycling of nutrients.

Market deployment considerations

The salicylic acid market was valued at $431.7 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $886.9 million by 2030. This is a high value ingredient used in the pharma, food and beverage and cosmetic sectors

Environmental considerations

Willow can offer environmental benefits, including remediation of contaminated soils and preventing soil erosion. The process adopts a zero waste approach, producing various chemicals and materials which can replace less sustainable alternatives.

Social Considerations

BIOWILL project will create jobs for farmers and promote development of social infrastructure in the local area as well

Stakeholders Involved

Farmers and foresters, technology providers, packaging developers, pharma companies, energy providers

Feedstock used

Willow

TRL

Value Chain name

Biowill

Type of process

Pretreatment followed by solvent extraction, Bark residue and wastes undergoes hydrolysis followed by Anaerobic digestion

Technology output

Bioactive ingredients, Biobased chemical, Fertilisers, bioenergy

Processing capacity point of view (annual feedstock requirement)

Country

Ireland

Year

2019

Link

https://vb.nweurope.eu/projects/project-search/biowill/#tab-1

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