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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 Polyurethanes

Polyurethanes (PUs) are versatile polymers used in foams, adhesives, coatings, elastomers, and automotive parts. Conventional PUs are made by...

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Bio-based Glutaric Acid

Glutaric acid is a C5 dicarboxylic acid used in the production of polyesters, polyamides (like nylon variants), corrosion inhibitors, plasticizers,...

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Bio-based Acrylonitrile

Acrylonitrile is a vital intermediate used in the production of acrylic fibers, ABS plastics, synthetic rubber (NBR), and carbon fiber precursors....

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Bio-based Sebacic Acid

Sebacic acid (C10 dicarboxylic acid) is widely used in the production of nylon-6,10, plasticizers, lubricants, cosmetics, and polyesters....

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Renewable Diethyl Ether (DEE)

Diethyl ether (DEE) is a highly volatile, low-viscosity solvent widely used in laboratory settings, pharmaceuticals, fuel blends (especially as a...

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Renewable Acrolein

Acrolein (CH₂=CH–CHO) is a reactive unsaturated aldehyde primarily used as an intermediate in producing acrylic acid, methionine, and biocides....

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Renewable Butyl Acrylate

Butyl acrylate is an essential monomer used in coatings, adhesives, sealants, and textile finishes. Conventionally derived from acrylic acid and...

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Bio-based Isophorone

Isophorone is a specialty solvent and intermediate used in high-performance coatings, adhesives, and polyurethane systems. Traditionally derived...

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Renewable Acrylic Acid

Acrylic acid is a key monomer used in superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), paints, adhesives, sealants, and textiles. Conventionally produced from...

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Bio-based Levoglucosenone

Levoglucosenone (LGO) is a chiral platform molecule derived from cellulose, valued for its applications in pharmaceutical synthesis, specialty...

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Renewable Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid is a small α-hydroxy acid used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, biodegradable polymers (e.g., PGA), and cleaning agents. Conventionally...

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Bio-based Hexane

Hexane is a light hydrocarbon widely used as a solvent in edible oil extraction, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and chemical synthesis. Traditionally...

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