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Biobased Superabsorbent Polymers from Starch and Cellulose for Personal Care Products
Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are materials capable of absorbing and retaining large volumes of water or bodily fluids relative to their mass. They...
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...
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...
Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) Production from Succinic Acid and 1,4-Butanediol
Polybutylene succinate (PBS) is a biodegradable aliphatic polyester synthesized from succinic acid and 1,4-butanediol (BDO). With properties similar...
Biobased Propylene Glycol from Glycerol for Antifreeze and Personal Care Products
Propylene glycol (PG) is a versatile chemical used in antifreeze, de-icing fluids, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food additives. Traditionally...
Biobased Polyamide 11 from Castor Oil for Engineering Plastics and Textiles
Polyamide 11 (PA11) is a high-performance biopolymer made from renewable castor oil. Known for its light weight, high impact strength, chemical...
Cellulose Nanocrystals Reinforced Polyurethane Foams for Insulation
Polyurethane (PU) foams are widely used for thermal insulation in buildings, refrigeration, and industrial applications. However, traditional PU...
Biobased Polyurethanes Production from Vegetable Oil-Based Polyols
Polyurethanes (PUs) are versatile polymers used in foams, adhesives, elastomers, and coatings, traditionally made from petrochemical polyols and...
Isoprene Production from Renewable Feedstocks for Synthetic Rubber
Isoprene (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene) is a critical monomer for producing synthetic rubber, especially polyisoprene, used in tires, adhesives, gloves,...
Biobased Foams and Insulation from Agricultural Residues
Conventional foams and insulation materials, such as polyurethane (PU), polystyrene (EPS), and mineral wool, are derived from petroleum and often...
Biobased Lubricants and Hydraulic Fluids from Vegetable Oils
Biobased lubricants and hydraulic fluids are high-performance fluids derived from renewable vegetable oils like canola, soybean, castor, and...
Lignin-Based Carbon Fibers for Lightweight Composites
Carbon fibers are high-strength, lightweight materials used in aerospace, automotive, sports goods, and wind turbines. Traditionally made from...
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...
Renewable Cinnamic Acid
Cinnamic acid is an aromatic unsaturated carboxylic acid used in flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and as a precursor to fine...
Bio-based Gallic Acid
Gallic acid (3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid) is a naturally occurring phenolic compound known for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and...