About us

LigniCore valorizes lignin within a broad range of functional materials

In 2023, after 10 years working at RenFuel on lignin esters to develop tomorrow’s sustainable biofuels and biocomposites, our team had an unexpected breakthrough in the lab. A new combination of lignin with biobased hardeners to create a thermoset resin which, in combination with natural fibers, can form fully biobased performance composites. LigniCore was born! With 4 registered trademarks, including our flagship LigniSet®, and after several successful granted projects, collaborations and demonstrations, it was high time for our materials business to grow into its own company.

This is what LigniCore is today, striving to push innovative lignin-based materials to the market, offering products with unprecedentedly low carbon footprints to key industrial sectors.

Meet LigniCore’s team members:

Johan Löchen

Experienced in investor relations and as an equity analyst. MSc in Biotechnology from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and BSc in Business and Economics from Stockholm University.

Joseph Samec

One of the leading lignin scientists in the world. Currently Professor at Stockholm University with an advisory role at LigniCore.

Igor Lishajko

Broad leadership experience as CEO, VP and management consultant from global and small enterprises in many industries. Has held senior positions at AstraZeneca.

Pierre Munier

8 years of experience in R&D around advanced materials from forestry resources. PhD in Materials Chemistry obtained in 2021 at Stockholm University.

Alexander Orebom

12 years of experience in lignin modification and processing, involved in the conception of all our branded materials. PhD in Organic Chemistry obtained in 2012 at Stockholm University.

Alan Saleh

Devoted to scaling up our materials production thanks to his industrial R&D experience. MSc in Chemical Engineering specialized in surface and colloidal chemistry.

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