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Furandicarboxylic Acid (FDCA)

FDCA is a bio-based platform chemical that serves as a renewable alternative to terephthalic acid (TPA), the key monomer in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) production. When polymerized with ethylene glycol, FDCA forms polyethylene furanoate (PEF) — a 100% bio-based...

Vanillin Production from Lignin via Enzymatic or Chemical Conversion

Vanillin, the primary component of vanilla flavor, is widely used in food, beverages, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals. Traditionally sourced from vanilla beans or synthesized from petrochemicals (like guaiacol), vanillin can also be produced from lignin — an abundant,...

Polyethylene Furanoate (PEF) Production from FDCA and Ethylene Glycol

Polyethylene furanoate (PEF) is a 100% bio-based polyester made from 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and ethylene glycol (EG). Often dubbed the “bio-PET alternative,” PEF offers superior gas barrier properties, higher mechanical strength, and full recyclability....

Bio-based Pyroglutamic Acid

Pyroglutamic acid (also called 5-oxoproline) is a non-proteinogenic amino acid formed by the cyclization of glutamic acid. It is widely used in...

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Renewable Cinnamic Acid

Cinnamic acid is an aromatic unsaturated carboxylic acid used in flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and as a precursor to fine...

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Bio-based Gallic Acid

Gallic acid (3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid) is a naturally occurring phenolic compound known for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and...

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Bio-based Vanillin

Vanillin is the primary flavor and aroma compound found in vanilla beans. While natural vanillin (from Vanilla planifolia pods) is prized for its...

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