Premium lignin from Miscanthus grass
High-performance bio-based lignin for demanding material and product development
Unlock new application potential with high-quality WEPA Premium Lignin derived from Miscanthus grass. Light in colour, odourless and with a chemical structure close to native lignin – developed for potential applications in industry, materials and cosmetics.
Our high-quality soda lignin, derived from Miscanthus grass, combines purity, stability and processability with a renewable, regionally sourced raw material base. Developed for sectors that place higher demands on bio-based materials.
Light colour profile
Enables use in visible or colour-sensitive applications
Odour-neutral composition
Suitable for products with high sensory requirements, including cosmetic formulations
Near-native chemical structure
It retains the functionality and improves reactivity compared with heavily modified lignins
Consistent industrial quality
Reliable properties for scalable production environments
- Type: Soda lignin
- Raw material: Miscanthus grass (renewable biomass)
- Appearance: Light brown/beige powder
- Odour: Neutral
- Moisture content: < 5 %
- Ash content (575 °C): < 15 % (weight % based on dry matter)
- Solubility: Insoluble in water
- Glass transition temperature (Tg): ±100 °C
Miscanthus grass
As fibre experts with decades of experience in the fields of the circular economy and the processing of bio-based raw materials, we are constantly on the lookout for ways to diversify our fibre portfolio. By using Miscanthus grass as a raw material, WEPA is tapping into a promising local, renewable source of fresh fibre that offers numerous environmental benefits:
A renewable raw material from regional cultivation: Miscanthus grows locally as a perennial, high-yielding crop with a lifespan of around 20 years – and grows back to its full height every year – without the need for tillage.
Sustainable farming: It can be grown without the use of pesticides or fertilisers
Soil protection: Miscanthus is undemanding and does not deplete the soil. Its roots provide structure, whilst leaf decomposition supplies nutrients and improves water retention.
High biomass efficiency: Internal comparative data show a fibre yield per hectare that is approximately 15 per cent higher and an environmental footprint reduced by approximately 65 per cent compared with wood-based fresh fibres.
Biodiversity: The cultivated areas do not remain bare in winter and provide shelter for wildlife.
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