1. The Mobinol Fuel Company, LLC (In
cooperation with the Green Energy Farmers
Cooperative and MedsTrak, LLC)
New technology has been developed to produce biomass
derived products:
Lignoil Cellulose
Lignoil Chemicals
Lignoil Fuel
Lignoil Glow & Fade cosmetics
Each product is derived from non-food renewable
crops such as switchgrass and corn stover.
Each product fills a need for a natural material that
can be used to replace petroleum products. All are
environmentally friendly. Each product enters a
consumer sector with very large commercial need
and investment return.
2. LIGNOIL CHEMICALS
In the Lignoil Process lignin is depolymerized
to produce small chemicals that can replace
petroleum to form plastics
and other useful products.
Lignin is of increasing interest: Ragauskas,
A.J., et al. Lignin valorization: improving lignin
processing in the biorefinery. Science, 2014;
344: 1246842-1 – 1246843-10.
Lignin from the Alkcell Process is not
chemically modified and can be used as a safe
material for cosmetics.
3. COMPANY TEAM
John J. Savarese, PhD. MD. Head of R&D and
Management
savarej@gefcusa.com; 484-432-9007
www.mobinolfuelinstitute.com
Collegeville, PA
Frank McDonnell, Lead Farmer
The McDonnell Farm, East Greenville,PA
Simon (Frederick) Golec, PhD, RAC, Lead
Consultant
Collaborators:
Prof. Joseph F. Stanzione, III, PhD
Director, Sustainable Materials Research
Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Rowan
University & Victor Wyatt, PhD, Head of
Biodiesel Research, USDA, ARS, Eastern
Regional Research Center
4. LIGNOIL CELLULOSE
The Alkcell Process (patent
protected) converts biomass such as
switchgrass and corn stover to lignin
and cellulose.
This pretreated cellulose can be
transported economically due to
increased density compared with
raw biomass.
This cellulose can be used to
produce cellulosic fuel bioethanol
without further pretreatment.
5. LIGNOIL CELLULOSE
Lignoil cellulose can also be used to produce
plastics and other chemicals derived from
cellulose.
The Alkcell Process can be done directly on the
farm (see Savarese publications below):
Savarese, J. "Local biomass processing is
practical for facilitating fermentation to
bioethanol." J. Tech. Innov. Renew. Energy 2.3
(2013): 239-245.
Savarese, John J. "Optimizing Alkali-cellulase
Processing of Biomass into Glucose."
BioResources 8.4 (2013): 5005-5013.
Savarese, John J. "Continuous Alkali-Cellulase
Processing of Corn Stover to Glucose for
Bioethanol." BioResources 8.4 (2013): 6173-
6183.
6. LIGNOIL CHEMICALS
In the Lignoil Process lignin is depolymerized in
plant oil to produce small chemicals that can
replace petroleum to form plastics
and other useful products.
Lignin is of increasing interest: Ragauskas, A.J.,
et al. Lignin valorization: improving lignin
processing in the biorefinery. Science, 2014;
344: 1246842-1 – 1246843-10.
Lignin from the Alkcell Process is not
chemically modified and can be used as a safe
material for cosmetics.
Lignin from the pulp and paper industry can also
be depolymerized to form small molecules for
the chemical industry but requires additional
treatment.
7. LIGNOIL GLOW & LIGNOIL FADE
Pure lignin such as produced on farm by the Alkcell
Process is an emulsifier with plant oils.
Lignoil Glow is a mixture of plant lignin and other
plant oils plus a natural mineral.
Lignin in Lignoil Glow has many health benefits
reported in the scientific literature.
Lignin has hydrating, antioxidant, immunologic,
sunscreen, and antimicrobial properties.
Lignoil Fade is identical to Lignoil Glow but also
contains hydrogen peroxide to enhance the fading
of bruise marks and age spots.
8. LIGNOIL CHEMICALS
In the Lignoil Process lignin is depolymerized
in plant oil to produce small chemicals that can
replace petroleum to form plastics
and other useful products.
Lignin is of increasing interest: Ragauskas,
A.J., et al. Lignin valorization: improving lignin
processing in the biorefinery. Science, 2014;
344: 1246842-1 – 1246843-10.
Lignin from the Alkcell Process is not
chemically modified and can be used as a safe
material for cosmetics.
Lignin from the pulp and paper industry can
also be depolymerized to form small molecules
for the chemical industry.
9. MARKET VALUE OF LIGNOIL CELLULOSE,
CHEMICALS, FUEL, AND COSMETICS
The World Economic Forum estimates that by 2020:
Clean Edge investment analysis
10. MARKET VALUE OF LIGNOIL CELLULOSE,
CHEMICALS, FUEL, AND COSMETICS
LigniMATCH’s FUTURE USE OF LIGNIN IN VALUE
ADDED PRODUCTS estimates
Strassberger, et al., The pros and cons of lignin
valorisation in an integrated biorefinery, RSC Adv.,
2014, 4, 25310
.
The market valuation of lignin in cosmetics will be
shown in a following section devoted to Lignoil
Cosmetics.
12. LIGNOIL COSMETICS
LIGNOIL GLOW AND LIGNOIL FADE
Developed using lignin, a
natural plant component
that has numerous potential
health benefits
13. LIGNOILCOSMETICS
LIGNOIL GLOW & LIGNOIL FADE
Lignoil Glow is a mixture of plant lignin and other plant
oils plus a natural mineral.
Lignin in Lignoil Glow has many health benefits reported
in the scientific literature.
Lignin has hydrating, antioxidant, immunologic,
sunscreen, and antimicrobial properties.
Lignoil Fade has the same potential skin health properties
as Lignoil Glow but also contains hydrogen peroxide to
remove skin discolorations such as age spots and bruise
marks
14. Lignoil Glow contains
lignin, plant oils, and a
sunblocking mineral.
This all natural skin
care cosmetic can be
used by all adult men
and women to support
skin care health of the
face and body.
Lignoil Fade has the
same ingredients as
Lignoil Glow plus
hydrogen peroxide. It
can help remove
discolored areas of the
skin such as those
caused by bruises and
age spots.
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16. LIGNOIL COSMETICS
Dr. Savarese has
formulated Lignoil Glow
and Lignoil Fade.
Farmer McDonnell
produces the lignin on
his farm from
switchgrass, a non-
food crop.
Both discussing on-farm lignin production.
Lignin helps reduce climate change by removing
carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
17. Research on health benefits from lignin
Comparative antioxidant and cytotoxic effects of lignins from different sources
Bioresource Technology Volume 99, Issue 14, September 2008, Pages 6683–6687
These findings suggest new uses for lignins in cosmetic and topical medical
formulations. This study aims to demonstrate the antioxidant activity and
stability of several lignins from different sources. It assesses their
suitability for new commercial applications, mainly in
cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, by discarding any possible
cytotoxic properties.
Lignin: a nature-inspired sun blocker for broad-spectrum sunscreens
Green Chem., 2015,17, 320-324
Adding 10 wt% lignin makes SPF 15 outperform SPF 50. It is also interesting to find
that the sunscreen performance improves with UV-radiation time. This
nature-inspired lignin system may provide a green
alternative to replace some synthetic sunscreen actives.
LIGNOIL COSMETICS
18. Research on health benefits from lignin
Industrial Crops and Products
Volume 27, Issue 2, March 2008, Pages 220–223
The study of the eye and skin irritation demonstrated that all the lignins studied
are not harmful to eye and skin. The high antioxidant capacity of the
lignins studied together with their safety when applied on
eyes and skin, open new perspectives in their potential use
in cosmetic and topical formulations.
Reduction of carcinogenesis by bio-based lignin derivatives
Biomass and Bioenergy
Volume 23, Issue 2, August 2002, Pages 153–159
This dual ability of lignin tested to decrease genotoxic activity of chemicals
seems to be very promising for their application as natural antimutagenic
and anticarcinogenic agents.
LIGNOIL COSMETICS
19. LIGNOIL COSMETICS
Lognoil Glow is
used to support
and keep skin
healthy. There are
numerous reports
of the potential
health benefits of
lignin that is the
major ingredient.
The remaining
ingredients are all
natural. It can be
used by all adults,
women and men to
maintain healthy
face and body skin.
It is
environmentally
friendly and helps
reduce climate
change.
20. Lignoil Fade is used
to support the
body’s healing
process to remove
discolorations. The
bruise marks here
are from a sports
injury. With one
week of Lignoil
Fade application,
the majority of the
discoloration is
gone. Age spots
and liver spots can
be targeted also.
LIGNOIL COSMETICS
21. July 1, 2015
U.S. Skin Care Market to Reach Nearly $11 Billion in 2018
As expected, skin care is not slowing down. The global skin care
industry is estimated to reach $121 billion in 2016. And by 2018, the
U.S. skin care market will reach $10,717.4 million.Skin care
awareness and consciousness are some of the driving forces
behind the booming industry, says Kathleen Zacrep, MarketRe-
search.com. Although older consumers are still key to marketing
efforts, younger consumers are becoming more aware of the
value in taking care of their skin.
Demand for Naturals & Organics: There is a rising demand driven
by natural and organic products with no unnecessary chemicals,
parabens, additives or fillers.
This segment accounts for more than one-third of the $9.6 billion
natural and organic personal care industry, saysNutrition Business
Journal, and is growing even faster than the overall skin care
market.
LIGNOIL COSMETICS
22. Bare Escentuals Inc. (NYSE: BARE) The
company operates over 300 privately owned
boutiques and holds retail contracts with
department stores and home television
networks. The company earned $557 million in
revenue and $98 million in net income in 2009.
Differentiation and distribution channels are
the keys to the company's success. Bare
Escentuals produces cosmetics with 100% all
natural minerals.
LIGNOIL COSMETICS
Competitor Analysis
23. FUNDINGOPPORTUNITY
CAPTURING JUST 1/100 OF THE OVERALL
U.S. SKIN CARE COSMETICS MARKET MARKET
IS $10 M. UPSIDE IS $100 M TO START AND
ACHIEVABLE WITH PENETRATION WITHIN
FIVE YEARS. WE NEED $100K FOR GROWTH.
LIGNOILCOSMETICS IS AT MARKET ENTRY
WITH PURCHASE AVAILABLE AT ITS WEB
SITE, WWW.LIGNOILCOSMETICS.COM.
FUNDING IS NEEDED FOR EXPANDED
AWARENESS OF THE PRODUCTS THROUGH
VARIOUS MEDIA. FUNDING WILL ALSO BE
NEEDED TO EXPAND OPERATIONS FOR
PRODUCTION, PACKAGING, AND SHIPPING.
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