Built on 3 Pillars of Technology

  1. Seamless Transesterification

  2. Glycerol Valorisation

  3. Renewable Chemicals

    • Renewable Diesel
    • Sustainable Aviation Fuel

PILLAR 1:

ProCat® 50: Soap-Free Biodiesel Production

Traditional biodiesel catalysts like sodium methylate and potassium hydroxide create soap when exposed to fatty acids or moisture, leading to emulsions, slow settling, off-spec product, and production delays that compromise ASTM D6751 and EN 14214 compliance.

Molecula's ProCat® 50 eliminates these problems. As a true catalyst, it generates zero soap regardless of free fatty acids or moisture levels. The catalyst stays entirely in the glycerol phase, enabling rapid separation and producing glycerol at over 98% purity.

Benefits:

  • Shorter cycle times
  • Simplified automation
  • Reduced downstream processing
  • Consistent specification compliance
  • Commercial availability at competitive pricing
  • Direct integration into existing operations

ProCat® 50 delivers reliable, efficient biodiesel production without the complications of conventional catalysts.


PILLAR 2:

Turning Glycerol from Liability into Profit

Crude glycerol represents 10% of biodiesel output, yet its value continues falling. Most producers sell it cheap, digest it, or invest heavily in distillation for minimal returns.

Molecula takes a different approach. We convert crude glycerol directly into glycidol - a high-value chemical intermediate used in epoxides and pharmaceuticals that competes with epichlorohydrin, a major global commodity.

Unlike glycerol refining, this pathway creates substantial value rather than incremental recovery.

The Result: Biodiesel producers gain a second, higher-margin revenue stream from material they already generate - without becoming chemical refiners.

Transform your glycerol challenge into a profit center.


PILLAR 3:

Staying Competitive as HVO/RD and SAF Reshape the Market

Renewable Diesel (RD/HVO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) compete for the same feedstocks as biodiesel but command premium prices -driving up costs and compressing biodiesel margins.

Converting to RD or SAF isn't realistic for most biodiesel plants due to prohibitive capital requirements.

Molecula offers a practical alternative. Using olefin metathesis- a proven industrial process - we convert FAME into single-molecule products under low-temperature, low-pressure conditions similar to existing biodiesel operations.

Applications include:

  • Premium fuel blending components
  • Certification and fraud prevention tools
  • Renewable chemical pathways

    The specific products depend on feedstock (methyl oleate, methyl linoleate, etc.), but all deliver higher value than conventional biodiesel.

    Stay competitive without abandoning your infrastructure or taking on excessive capital risk.