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Microbial Production of Succinic Acid from Lignocellulose

Introduction Succinic acid is a four-carbon dicarboxylic acid used as a platform chemical in industries ranging from bioplastics (PBS), pharmaceuticals, solvents, to food and cosmetics. Traditionally derived from petrochemicals via maleic anhydride, succinic acid...

Bio-based Production of Adipic Acid from Sugars

Introduction Adipic acid (hexanedioic acid) is a key industrial dicarboxylic acid primarily used in the production of nylon-6,6, polyurethanes, plasticizers, and resins. Conventionally produced from petroleum-based cyclohexane via oxidation, this process emits...

Enzyme-Catalyzed Synthesis of Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid

Introduction Alpha-ketoglutaric acid (α-KG), also known as 2-oxoglutarate, is a key intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, essential for cellular respiration, nitrogen metabolism, and biosynthesis of amino acids like glutamate. In industry, α-KG is valued...