American Science and Technology Corp. Email Format

Renewable Energy Semiconductor ManufacturingIllinois, United States11-50 Employees

American Science and Technology Corp. (AST) is a Chicago-based engineering firm focused on converting lignocellulosic biomass into high-value chemicals and products. It operates integrated biorefinery facilities in Wausau, Wisconsin, to maximize the energy and material yield from renewable, non-food resources. Using an organosolv process, AST turns cellulosic biomass into fermentable sugars, high-purity lignin, and organic solvents. These sugars and lignin serve as key intermediates in supply chains for bio-chemicals, plastics, bio-fuels, and nutritional supplements.

As a relatively small firm based in Chicago with a Wisconsin biorefinery, AST positions itself in the renewable energy and biomass processing sector. The company aims to supply high-quality sugars and lignin at competitive prices to displace petroleum-derived products and help reduce carbon emissions. In 2016, AST partnered with TERMA Group to advance the development of lignin-based products.

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