The Mobinol Fuel Company, LLC (In cooperation with the Green Energy Farmers Cooperative

and MedsTrak, LLC)New technology has been developed to produce biomass

derived products:Lignoil CelluloseLignoil Chemicals

Lignoil FuelLignoil Glow & Fade cosmetics

Each product is derived from non-food renewable crops such as switchgrass and corn stover.

Each product fills a need for a natural material that can be used to replace petroleum products.

All are environmentally friendly. Each product enters a consumer sector with very large commercial need and investment return.

LIGNOIL CHEMICALSIn the Lignoil Process lignin is depolymerized to

produce small chemicals that can replace petroleum to form plastics

and other useful products.

Lignin is of increasing interest: Ragauskas, A.J., et al. Lignin valorization: improving lignin processing in the

biorefinery. Science, 2014; 344: 1246842-1 – 1246843-10.

 Lignin from the Alkcell Process is not chemically modified and can be used as a safe material for

cosmetics.  

COMPANY TEAMJohn J. Savarese, PhD. MD. Head of R&D and

Managementsavarej@gefcusa.com; 484-432-9007

www.mobinolfuelinstitute.comCollegeville, PA

Frank McDonnell, Lead FarmerThe McDonnell Farm, East Greenville,PA

Simon (Frederick) Golec, PhD, RAC, Lead ConsultantCollaborators:

Prof. Joseph F. Stanzione, III, PhDDirector, Sustainable Materials Research

Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Rowan University & Victor Wyatt, PhD, Head of Biodiesel Research, USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center

LIGNOIL CELLULOSEThe Alkcell Process (patent protected) converts biomass such as switchgrass and corn stover to lignin and cellulose.

This pretreated cellulose can be transported economically due to

increased density compared with raw biomass.

This cellulose can be used to produce cellulosic fuel bioethanol without further

pretreatment.

LIGNOIL CELLULOSELignoil cellulose can also be used to produce

plastics and other chemicals derived from cellulose.The Alkcell Process can be done directly on the farm

(see Savarese publications below):Savarese, J. "Local biomass processing is practical for facilitating fermentation to bioethanol." J. Tech. Innov. Renew. Energy 2.3 (2013): 239-245.Savarese, John J. "Optimizing Alkali-cellulase Processing of Biomass into Glucose." BioResources 8.4 (2013): 5005-5013.Savarese, John J. "Continuous Alkali-Cellulase Processing of Corn Stover to Glucose for Bioethanol." BioResources 8.4 (2013): 6173-6183.

LIGNOIL CHEMICALSIn the Lignoil Process lignin is depolymerized in plant oil

to produce small chemicals that can replace petroleum to form plastics

and other useful products.Lignin is of increasing interest: Ragauskas, A.J., et al. Lignin valorization: improving lignin processing in the

biorefinery. Science, 2014; 344: 1246842-1 – 1246843-10.  

Lignin from the Alkcell Process is not chemically modified and can be used as a safe material for cosmetics.

 Lignin from the pulp and paper industry can also be

depolymerized to form small molecules for the chemical industry but requires additional treatment.

LIGNOIL GLOW & LIGNOIL FADE 

Pure lignin such as produced on farm by the Alkcell Process is an emulsifier with plant oils.

 Lignoil Glow is a mixture of plant lignin and other plant oils plus a

natural mineral. 

Lignin in Lignoil Glow has many health benefits reported in the scientific literature.

 Lignin has hydrating, antioxidant, immunologic, sunscreen, and

antimicrobial properties.

Lignoil Fade is identical to Lignoil Glow but also contains hydrogen peroxide to enhance the fading of bruise marks and age spots.

  

LIGNOIL CHEMICALSIn the Lignoil Process lignin is depolymerized in plant oil

to produce small chemicals that can replace petroleum to form plastics

and other useful products.

Lignin is of increasing interest: Ragauskas, A.J., et al. Lignin valorization: improving lignin processing in the

biorefinery. Science, 2014; 344: 1246842-1 – 1246843-10.  

Lignin from the Alkcell Process is not chemically modified and can be used as a safe material for cosmetics.

 Lignin from the pulp and paper industry can also be

depolymerized to form small molecules for the chemical industry.

MARKET VALUE OF LIGNOIL CELLULOSE, CHEMICALS, FUEL, AND COSMETICS

The World Economic Forum estimates that by 2020:• The market for biofuels, bio-based bulk chemicals &

plastics, and bioprocessing enzymes will be $95 billion.• Producing and transporting biomass to borefineries will

generate $12 billion.• Conversion of biomass to heat and power to be $65

billion.• The bioplastics industry will triple to 3450 kilotons.

Clean Edge investment analysis estimates that the bioethanol and biodiesel industries will grow by five times by 2020 to $112.8 million.

MARKET VALUE OF LIGNOIL CELLULOSE, CHEMICALS, FUEL, AND COSMETICS

LigniMATCH’s FUTURE USE OF LIGNIN IN VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS estimates that isolation of phenol from lignin will cost $800/tonne, comperable to today’s petroleum based phenol.

Strassberger, et al., The pros and cons of lignin valorisation in an integrated biorefinery, RSC Adv., 2014, 4, 25310- The market value of BTX (benzene, toluene, xylene) from petroleum in 2012 was nearly $100 billion. Replacing this with lignin derived BTX would eliminate petroleum.

The market valuation of lignin in cosmetics will be shown in a following section devoted to Lignoil Cosmetics.

LIGNOIL COSMETICS

LIGNOIL GLOW AND LIGNOIL FADE

Developed by John J.

Savarese MD and PhD chemist

LIGNOIL COSMETICSLIGNOIL GLOW AND LIGNOIL

FADEDeveloped

using lignin, a natural plant component

that has numerous potential

health benefits

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LIGNOIL GLOW & LIGNOIL FADE  

Lignoil Glow is a mixture of plant lignin and other plant oils plus a natural mineral.

 Lignin in Lignoil Glow has many health benefits reported in the

scientific literature. 

Lignin has hydrating, antioxidant, immunologic, sunscreen, and antimicrobial properties.

Lignoil Fade has the same potential skin health properties as Lignoil Glow but also contains hydrogen peroxide to remove skin

discolorations such as age spots and bruise marks 

Lignoil Glow contains lignin, plant oils, and a

sunblocking mineral. This all natural skin care

cosmetic can be used by all adult men and women

to support skin care health of the face and body.

Lignoil Fade has the same ingredients as

Lignoil Glow plus hydrogen peroxide. It can help remove discolored

areas of the skin such as those caused by bruises

and age spots.

LIGNOIL COSMETICS

www.LignoilCosmetics.com

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Visit the web site for more information

including how to purchase.

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Dr. Savarese has formulated Lignoil Glow and Lignoil Fade.

Farmer McDonnell produces the lignin on his farm from switchgrass, a non-food crop.

Both discussing on-farm lignin production. Lignin helps reduce climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Research on health benefits from lignin Comparative antioxidant and cytotoxic effects of lignins from different sourcesBioresource Technology Volume 99, Issue 14, September 2008, Pages 6683–6687These findings suggest new uses for lignins in cosmetic and topical medical formulations. This study aims to demonstrate the antioxidant activity and stability of several lignins from different sources. It assesses their suitability for new commercial applications, mainly in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, by discarding any possible cytotoxic properties. Lignin: a nature-inspired sun blocker for broad-spectrum sunscreensGreen Chem., 2015,17, 320-324 Adding 10 wt% lignin makes SPF 15 outperform SPF 50. It is also interesting to find that the sunscreen performance improves with UV-radiation time. This nature-inspired lignin system may provide a green alternative to replace some synthetic sunscreen actives.

 

LIGNOIL COSMETICS

Research on health benefits from lignin

Industrial Crops and ProductsVolume 27, Issue 2, March 2008, Pages 220–223The study of the eye and skin irritation demonstrated that all the lignins studied are not harmful to eye and skin. The high antioxidant capacity of the lignins studied together with their safety when applied on eyes and skin, open new perspectives in their potential use in cosmetic and topical formulations. Reduction of carcinogenesis by bio-based lignin derivativesBiomass and BioenergyVolume 23, Issue 2, August 2002, Pages 153–159This dual ability of lignin tested to decrease genotoxic activity of chemicals seems to be very promising for their application as natural antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic agents.   

LIGNOIL COSMETICS

LIGNOIL COSMETICSLognoil Glow is used to support and keep skin healthy. There

are numerous reports of the potential

health benefits of lignin that is the

major ingredient. The remaining

ingredients are all natural. It can be used by all adults, women and men to maintain healthy

face and body skin. It is environmentally friendly and helps

reduce climate change.

Lignoil Fade is used to support the body’s

healing process to remove

discolorations. The bruise marks here are from a sports

injury. With one week of Lignoil Fade application, the majority of the

discoloration is gone. Age spots and liver

spots can be targeted also.

LIGNOIL COSMETICS

July 1, 2015 U.S. Skin Care Market to Reach Nearly $11 Billion in 2018 As expected, skin care is not slowing down. The global skin care industry is estimated to reach $121 billion in 2016. And by 2018, the U.S. skin care market will reach $10,717.4 million.Skin care awareness and consciousness are some of the driving forces behind the booming industry, says Kathleen Zacrep, MarketRe-search.com. Although older consumers are still key to marketing efforts, younger consumers are becoming more aware of the value in taking care of their skin. Demand for Naturals & Organics: There is a rising demand driven by natural and organic products with no unnecessary chemicals, parabens, additives or fillers. This segment accounts for more than one-third of the $9.6 billion natural and organic personal care industry, saysNutrition Business Journal, and is growing even faster than the overall skin care market.

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Bare Escentuals Inc. (NYSE: BARE) The company operates over 300 privately owned boutiques and holds retail contracts with department stores and home television networks. The company earned $557 million in revenue and $98 million in net income in 2009.Differentiation and distribution channels are the keys to the company's success. Bare Escentuals produces cosmetics with 100% all natural minerals.

LIGNOIL COSMETICSCompetitor Analysis

FUNDING OPPORTUNITYCAPTURING JUST 1/100 OF THE OVERALL U.S. SKIN

CARE COSMETICS MARKET MARKET IS $10 M. UPSIDE IS $100 M TO START AND ACHIEVABLE

WITH PENETRATION WITHIN FIVE YEARS. WE NEED $100K FOR GROWTH.

LIGNOILCOSMETICS IS AT MARKET ENTRY WITH PURCHASE AVAILABLE AT ITS WEB SITE,

WWW.LIGNOILCOSMETICS.COM.FUNDING IS NEEDED FOR EXPANDED AWARENESS

OF THE PRODUCTS THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIA. FUNDING WILL ALSO BE NEEDED TO EXPAND

OPERATIONS FOR PRODUCTION, PACKAGING, AND SHIPPING.

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