FW: Solvert +CPI - development of a Clostridium bacterial fermentation process for n-butanol and hydrogen -CPI news item
Chris Hodrien
CPI Case Studies Small Medium Enterprises
Solvert Ltd
Solvert specialises in the sustainable production of valuable chemicals that can substitute traditional petrochemical equivalents. Through pioneering supply chain management and process design, Solvert is quickly establishing itself as a leader in the global renewable chemical market. Solvert designed, and CPI executed, a complex programme of work – using CPI scientists and facilities – for ‘Proof of Concept’ at laboratory scale.
Solvert CEO, Kris Wadrop says
Having access to CPI’s biotechnology facilities and experienced technical staff has enabled Solvert to execute the first phase of our business plan for a fraction of the cost and in less than half the time it would have taken had we decided to establish our own in-house capability. Working, in effect as our in-house technical team, CPI has executed Solvert’s Phase 1 technical programme in a professional and comprehensive manner, enabling us to achieve our technical objectives on schedule and ahead of budget. The CPI technical team also contributed to the development of the technical programme offering alternatives to the original proposal which enhanced Solvert’s overall value proposition.
Achievements
Solvert has been working with CPI in the development of a fermentation process for high value chemical production, using a particular strain of Clostridium bacteria and a food and green waste derived feedstock. Solvert’s work is centered on the safe, sustainable and efficient production of n-butanol and hydrogen. n-butanol and hydrogen are considered advanced biofuels and both chemicals offer sustainable routes to a range of household products that are traditionally derived from oil, including resins, paints and cosmetics. CPI executed a tailored programme of work and facilitated Solvert’s access to the laboratories and scientists at CPI. The results of the trials have proven to be very encouraging, enabling Solvert to move to the next stage of the project – scaling up to 750 litre and then 10,000 litre fermentations at CPI’s National Industrial Biotechnology Facility at Wilton.
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