Sonichem

Idea

Introduction

Climate and environmental pressures require the use of sustainable chemicals which excludes fossil-derived chemicals (e.g. from coal, gas and oil) and those needing land that can grow food crops (e.g. from maize and sugar).

Only 55% of a log entering a sawmill becomes useable construction timber. The other 45% is woodchips and sawdust, and we use the last of these as feedstock in our process, breaking it down into the three main constituent natural bio-based chemicals: sugars, cellulose and lignin.

We have developed a scalable and patented environmentally friendly process, turning each £1 of sawdust into almost £8 of bio-based sustainable chemicals.

The high growth $17BN bio-based chemicals market is driven by demand for sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals in plastics, cosmetics, and more. Sonichem is at the heart of this transformation, driving the green wave!

Monetisation strategy

Sonichem will evolve from R&D to profitability with a strategic three-phase plan.

Phase 1: Produce commercial samples, converting low-cost sawdust into higher-value eco-friendly bio-based chemicals, building a broad spectrum of partner industries such as bioplastics, automotive, cosmetics, and more.

Phase 2: Our first commercial biorefinery plant will begin operations, generating revenue while showcasing our scalable technology to future licensees and plant operators. We aim to demonstrate that strong commercial returns are possible whilst offering competitive pricing for our triple-product output.

Phase 3: We expect to expand revenue by licensing agreements, particularly targeting international markets and diversifying into other biomass feedstocks such as waste from sugarcane and palm oil production.

Sonichem's strategy is not just to create a market presence but to lead the way in biorefinery technology, providing sustainable, economical solutions on a global scale.