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Biobased Succinic Acid from Corn Stover for Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) and Other Chemicals

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Biobased 1,3-Propanediol from Corn Sugar for Polytrimethylene Terephthalate (PTT) and Personal Care Products

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Biobased Epoxy Resins from Cardanol, a Cashew Nut Shell Liquid, for Composites

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Biobased Superabsorbent Polymers from Starch and Cellulose for Personal Care Products

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Vanillin Production from Lignin via Enzymatic or Chemical Conversion

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Polyethylene Furanoate (PEF) Production from FDCA and Ethylene Glycol

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Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Production from Succinic Acid and 1,4-Butanediol

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Biobased Propylene Glycol from Glycerol for Antifreeze and Personal Care Products

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Biobased Polyamide 11 from Castor Oil for Engineering Plastics and Textiles

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Cellulose Nanocrystals Reinforced Polyurethane Foams for Insulation

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