Lignin

Lignin, one of the most interesting bioactive molecules found in plants, has faced a similar problem due to its characteristic brown color, which comes from its plant of origin.

Lignopure GmbH is a pioneer in the utilization of lignin as a sustainable ingredient in high-quality applications such as home care products. It has now raised a further 2.4 million euros in equity capital.

Why is lignin not yet used in many products when there is a large amount available and it has a diverse variety of functionalities? The main issue is that a natural polymer never owns a consistent quality.

Wood, grasses, cereals and many more – lignocellulosic biomass is all around us, and so is lignin! Even if most have never heard of it, lignin is a big part of the bio-based polymers that surround us and that we unknowingly use or “produce” in our daily lives.

Lignin from the Latin word lignum, which means “wood,” refers to the importance of the molecule in the structure of wood and plants. Lignin, the second most abundant polymer in the world.