Bloom maximizes the usage of plant material with cutting-edge science.

Our technology offers the possibility to break through current limitations. With our aldehyde-assisted fractionation (AAF) technology, we efficiently separate the cellulose fraction while stabilizing lignin polymer and hemicellulose-derived sugars. These stabilized structures allow, for the first time, to valorize the full potential of lignin and hemicellulose.

Relevant publications

Shuai et al., Science, vol. 354, num. 6310, p. 329-333, 2016. Formaldehyde stabilization facilitates lignin monomer production during biomass depolymerization.
Lan et al., Angew Chem, vol. 57, num. 5, p. 1356-1360, 2018. Protection Group Effects During α,γ-Diol Lignin Stabilization Promote High-Selectivity Monomer Production.
Questell-Santiago et al., Nature Chemistry, 10, 12, 1222-1228, 2018. Carbohydrate stabilization extends the kinetic limits of chemical polysaccharide depolymerization.
Amiri et al., Nature Protocols, 14, 921-954, 2019. Fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass to produce uncondensed aldehyde-stabilized lignin.
Héroguel et al., ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 2019, 7, 20, 16952-16958. Catalyst support and solvent effects during lignin depolymerization and hydrodeoxygenation.