Knowledge Based Bio-based Products' Pre-Standardization - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Knowledge Based Bio-based Products' 
 Pre-Standardization 
 � Stakeholder Workshop � � Expectations, hurdles and acceptance of bio-based certification methodologies nova-Institut GmbH � 1

Certification system for chemicals produced with renewable feedstock – the mass balance approach (BASF/DIN) � 2

Bio-based Carbon Content � � • Bio-based products: If from 100% biomass (natural photosynthesis) -> 
 bio-based carbon content 100% � • Bio-based products: If from 100% algae, fed by 100% fossil carbon incineration (flue gas) (natural photosynthesis) -> 
 bio-based carbon content 0% � • CO 2 -based products (artificial photosynthesis): If from 100% fossil carbon incineration (flue gas) -> 
 bio-based carbon content 0% � • CO 2 -based products (artificial photosynthesis): If from 100% bio-based carbon incineration -> 
 bio-based carbon content 100% � • CO 2 -based products (artificial photosynthesis): If from 100% carbon from the atmosphere -> 
 bio-based carbon content 100% � 3

Open Brainstorming on Identification of the main market entry barriers for the selected bio- based products in regulations, codes and standards and other market barriers in the supply chain. Specifications, test standards, certifications, disposal routes and labelling which present hurdles to bio-based variants: • Certain specifications that are irrelevant towards the actual product functionality • Bottlenecks for bio-based solutions in existing test methodologies and standards • Environmental impacts and barriers due to environmental regulations • Impacts on products, producers and B2B as well as consumer appreciation 4

Some examples – for market entry barriers • Standards for Life Cycle Assessments • How to handle the CO 2 storage effect in a suitable way? • Is it possible to use CO 2 reduction aims for biofuels also for bio- based products? • Are the fossil counterparts preferred by the standards? (crude oil accidents, shale gas, fracking) • Standards and measurements in construction • Insulation : The “heat transfer coefficient” was developed for mineral and glass wool – is the measurement methodology suitable for natural fibre insulation? • Flammability : Are the standards and measurements suitable for cellulosic construction materials and wood? • Composites • Standards was developed for glass fibre reinforcement, often the properties are not needed -> barriers for natural fibres solutions 5