The startup develops bio-based aromatics by converting biomass residues into chemical ingredients that serve as essential raw materials for coatings, adhesives, and insulating foam. This process provides a sustainable alternative to fossil-derived aromatics, enhancing product performance while reducing reliance on non-renewable resources.
Funding
$6.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The chemical industry relies heavily on aromatics derived from fossil feedstocks, contributing to environmental concerns and dependence on non-renewable resources. These aromatics are crucial for product performance in various applications, but their production methods lack sustainability.
Solution
Relement provides bio-based aromatics as sustainable alternatives to fossil-derived chemicals. By converting non-food biomass residues, Relement produces high-performing chemical ingredients for coatings, adhesives, materials, and more. Their bio-aromatics offer an improved combination of performance and sustainability, enhancing product qualities such as gloss, scratch resistance, and stability while reducing reliance on non-renewable resources.
Target Audience
Relement's primary customers are manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and materials industries seeking sustainable and high-performance aromatic chemical ingredients.
Features
- Bio MPA (3-methylphtalic anhydride) as the initial launching product, featuring a uniquely situated methyl-group accessible only from non-edible biomass sources.
- Patented technology platform for producing highly pure and unique bio-aromatics.
- Industrial production of bio MPA contracted with Allessa GmbH in Frankfurt, enabling sample and ton-scale volume availability.
- Exploration of bio MPA benefits in alkyd coatings, showcasing performance advantages over fossil-based alternatives.
- Future product pipeline includes bio HMA (hemi mellitic acid) and bio MHHPA (3-methylhexahydro phthalic anhydride).