Alder BioInsights News Review: Feedstocks, March 2026

BIC, RCI and nova-Institute’s study finds sustainably sourced biomass – including crops, lignocellulosic residues and lignin – could feasibly meet ~20% of chemicals/materials carbon demand by 2050, provided policy shifts, innovative sourcing like Cal FRAME, and lignin processing advances like DARPA’s Fleetwood all enable access to this resource while safeguarding food, feed and forest sustainability.