Welcome to Fraunhofer CBP

In view of the finite nature of fossil resources, the growing demand for resources and climate change, the use of renewable raw materials has acquired great significance. The Fraunhofer Center for Chemical-Biotechnological Processes CBP in Leuna focuses on the combination of biotechnological processes with chemical processes, and with its pilot scale technical equipment it closes the gap between the laboratory and industrial implementation.

By providing the infrastructure and technical facilities as well as a staff of highly qualified experts, it enables partners from research and industry to develop and scale up processes for the utilization of renewable and petrochemical raw materials to production-relevant dimensions, and also to accelerate process developments. Focus is laid on the use of vegetable oils, the disintegration of lignocelluloses and the production of technical enzymes.

Fraunhofer CBP is a branch of the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB in Stuttgart.

Range of services

Process engineering and scale-up – From raw materials to products

News

 

Conference | April 16-17, 2024 in Berlin

German Biotech Days

We optimize and scale up your processes! Take the opportunity of exchange and visit us at our booth #15!

 

Conference | March 19-21, 2024 in Reims

Bioket

We scale up your processes from feedstock to product: Meet us at booth #9 and at our presentations and workshop session.

 

New project

Solicar

Thermal solvolysis of lignin in dimethyl carbonate into bio-based aromatic compounds

 

New project

MADE for FRAGANCES

Sustainability for cosmetics and perfumery: We want to convert the lauric acid found in maggot fat into a high-quality fragrance.

 

Always up to date

 

Newsletter

 

We offer a quarterly newsletter for our partners, customers and all interested parties with current research topics, news and event notes.

 

More info

Our anniversary year “70 years, 70 voices“

We look forward to celebratory events and inspiring voices from employees, former institute directors, and companions and partners from the worlds of research, politics and business.

Virtual tour of the Fraunhofer CBP

360° virtual tour: discover our plants and facilities online

Annual Report 2022/23

Fraunhofer IGB Annual Report with numerous projects and results from IGB and CBP research.

Events and Trade Fairs

Meet us at international fairs and visit our events.