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Introduction Itaconic acid (IA) is a promising bio-based platform chemical used in the production of biodegradable plastics, resins, adhesives, coatings, and superabsorbent polymers. Traditionally derived via fermentation, itaconic acid has been identified by the U.S....
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Introduction Succinonitrile (SN) is a versatile organic compound characterized by two nitrile groups attached to a four-carbon backbone. It serves as a critical intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, polymer manufacturing, and as a solid electrolyte additive in...
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Introduction Acetone is a key industrial solvent used in plastics, paints, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, traditionally derived from petroleum-based processes like cumene oxidation. However, rising interest in biobased chemicals has revived research into its...
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Introduction Gluconic acid is a mild organic acid derived from the oxidation of glucose, known for its non-toxic, biodegradable nature and broad applications in food, pharmaceuticals, textiles, construction, and cleaning agents. Traditionally produced via microbial...
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Introduction Terpenes are a diverse class of hydrocarbons built from isoprene units (C₅H₈), forming the backbone of many bioactive compounds, flavors, fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and even biofuels. Naturally produced by plants and some microbes, terpenes such as...
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Introduction Biogas, produced through anaerobic digestion of organic waste, contains roughly 50–65% methane (CH₄) and 35–50% carbon dioxide (CO₂), along with traces of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), water vapor, and siloxanes. While biogas can be used directly for heating or...
