About abizel
Our Story
Founded in 2013, Abizel is a South African renewable chemistry company pioneering sustainable innovation in materials science.
Years Experience
Plant Based
Lower Emissions
Our journey began with a vision: to create chemical solutions that respect nature’s balance while empowering industries to transition toward a cleaner, circular economy.
Today, Abizel is advancing the use of biobased feedstocks and renewable polymers, offering scalable alternatives to fossil-based products.
We’re committed to:
- Reducing dependence on fossil resources
- Creating sustainable, scalable solutions
- Promoting circular economy principles
- Empowering industries to go green responsibly
Renewable Polymers
Developing next-generation plant-based plastics like PEF, a recyclable and degradable alternative to petroleum-based materials.
Renewable Chemistries
Creating plant-based chemical compounds and sustainable alternatives to fossil-derived products for a cleaner industrial future.
Levulinic Acid & Derivatives
Producing levulinic acid and its derivatives from biomass — key building blocks for sustainable chemicals and materials.
Research & Development
Driving innovation through advanced catalytic R&D, offering tailored solutions for companies aiming to achieve sustainability goals.
Our Vision Ahead
Abizel is working toward a future where every chemical process can be renewable, responsible, and restorative.
Our Technology
We leverage advanced catalysis, process engineering, and green chemistry principles to deliver safe, effective, and high-performance renewable products.
Our Mission
To transform the global chemical industry through renewable innovation, replacing petroleum-based compounds with biobased, degradable, and recyclable materials that support a sustainable future.
what we do
Our Values & Future
Thomas Nelson
Head of Microbiology
