Biorenewables

Biorenewables

Biorenewables

The development of chemicals based on biological feedstocks is critical for a sustainable future, and BASF is proud to support this industry with world-class catalysts. We offer a suite of heterogeneous catalysts and adsorbents that can be used to convert a variety of biorenewable feedstocks into valuable chemicals, oils, lubes and fuels.

Why BASF?

BASF has been driving innovation in catalyst research for more than 100 years. Our catalysts provide solutions for multiple applications and renewable feedstocks such as: Oils & Fats Hydrogenation, Fatty Alcohol & Furfuryl Alcohol Production, Fatty Amine & Fatty Nitrile Synthesis, Sugar Hydrogenation and Alcohol Dehydration. In addition to our well-established catalyst portfolio, BASF offers both a process and catalysts for the conversion of glycerin to 1,2-propanediol (MPG). Glycerin is a byproduct of the biodiesel industry, and BASF’s innovative technology now allows for the efficient conversion of glycerin into higher-value chemicals that are useful across a range of industries.

To learn more about our efforts to reduce emissions and save fossil resources, see BASF’s biomass balance page.

Methanol to DME with Al 3992 E

Ethanol to ethylene (E2E) with Alumina 399x series

C3/C4 alcohol dehydration with Al 3996 E and Al 3997 E

Glycerin to 1,2-Propanediol (MPG)

Furfural to Furfuryl Alcohol 

Glucose to Sorbitol

Where We Operate

Click on the map to see the locations of all BASF sites relevant to our biorenewable feedstock catalyst operations.

Elyria, Ohio, USA

BASF TODA America

120 Pine St, Elyria, OH 44035

Seneca, South Carolina, USA

554 Engelhard Drive,

Seneca, SC 29678-1700
 

Ludwigshafen, Germany

Carl-Bosch-Straße 38,

67063 Ludwigshafen


 

Beachwood, Ohio, USA

BASF Corporation – R&D, Application Technology Center

23700 Chagrin Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44122