Electrochemical manufacturing of bio-based chemicals and materials
About Ecovaleric
Ecovaleric is an electrochemical manufacturing company developing bio-based chemicals and materials. We are building a new approach to chemical manufacturing that combines bio-based feedstocks with electricity-driven chemistry. Our modular manufacturing platform is designed for competitive economics and scalable production, allowing capacity to grow with market demand. Our vision is to make bio-based chemistry a larger part of how the world manufactures chemicals and materials.
Gamma-Valerolactone
A versatile, high-performance solvent
Our lead product is gamma-valerolactone (GVL), a bio-based, biodegradable dipolar aprotic solvent and chemical intermediate with established commercial uses. Its strong solvency, favorable processing properties, and differentiated toxicity and regulatory profile make it relevant to a broad range of industrial and specialty applications.
Ecovaleric’s patented platform uses highly selective electrochemical reduction to convert bio-based levulinic acid (LA) into 4-hydroxyvaleric acid (HVA), a versatile C5 building block. The process operates at mild temperature and atmospheric pressure, using electricity to drive chemical conversion under aqueous conditions.
This pathway makes HVA directly accessible at high productivity, creating a common manufacturing route to GVL and a broader portfolio of chemicals and materials. The platform is designed for modular scale-up and competitive production at smaller scale.
Technology
One electrochemical pathway. Multiple product opportunities.
Product Opportunities
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Solvents & Specialty Chemicals
High-performance solvents and chemical intermediates for industrial and specialty applications
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Polymers & Materials
Building blocks and polymers for bio-based and biodegradable materials
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Fuel & Fuel Additives
Bio-based fuels, fuel components, and performance additives
Team
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Roberta Leão, MBA
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Adam Holewinski, PhD
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Will Lucas, PhD