PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) turnover is expected to reach 950 MSEK by 2024, with an annual growth rate of approximately 11,2 percent. The market is driven by a rising demand from PHA industries within packaging och food service, biomedical, agriculture and others.
As PHAs are biosynthesized and stored in bacterial cells, efficient purification methods are required to convert the PHAs to qualities suitable for industrial use.
The unique features of Bioextrax’ technology are;
With Bioextrax’ technology the production cost is significantly reduced while producing a higher quality product in a more environmentally friendly way.
Increased awareness among consumers and decision makers, results in legislation and increased environmental focus from plastics producers and users. These are the most important drivers for the plastics industry. The European Union´s commitment to a transformation from a linear model to a circular model has accelerated the growth. Bioplastics is key in the transformation by replacing fossil resources with renewable resources.
PHAs are also per definition biodegradable in natural environments and do not release any toxins during degradation. Thanks to their versatile application areas, origin from bio-based raw materials and biodegradability, PHAs are considered to be one of the most promising bioplastics for the future.
The global market for protein ingredients for animal feed will exceed USD 245 billion in 2026. Increased awareness about protein consumption, an increased demand for healthy and safe animal feed, ban on antibiotics and animal welfare have resulted in increased demand for alternative protein ingredients in animal feed.
Good access to waste from poultry slaughterhouses, and increased demand for additives for animal feed and a request on diets with high protein content are other factors that promote the market for “feathers-to-feed”.
A 100% bio-based method to convert feathers into feed or food
Using non-GMO bacteria, Bioextrax technology allows the conversion of raw poultry feathers (chicken and turkey) into a protein hydrolysate. The process is 100% chemical free and generates an odour-free and highly digestible (99.7%) protein ingredient suitable as feed, or for human consumption.
Keratin fibres have high potential for a wide variety of applications, such as in composites, electric circuit boards, insulations, membranes & filtration, packaging, plastic fillers, textiles, etc. Microfibres are considered relevant in a number of industries, airline, agriculture, car industry, construction and packaging.
The most important driver for Bioextrax on these markets is the need for environmentally friendly materials. Bioextrax microfibres are a sustainable replacement to materials that are expensive, fossil-based, non-biodegradable and not renewable. Micro fibres from other raw materials than feathers are used in the following markets:
Bioextrax provides licensing of its patented technology.
Bioextrax technology is 100% bio-based and chemical free, contributing to a circular economy and a more sustainable society.