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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...
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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,...
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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....
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Renewable Tetrahydrofuran (THF)

Jul 4, 2025

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a colorless, polar ether widely used as a solvent for polymers, especially in spandex (elastane), PVC, and polyurethanes....

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Renewable Acrylic Acid

Jul 4, 2025

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

Jul 4, 2025

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

Jul 4, 2025

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

Jul 4, 2025

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

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Renewable Ethylene Glycol

Jul 4, 2025

Ethylene glycol (EG) is a vital building block used in PET plastics, antifreeze, polyester fibers, and resins. Conventionally produced from ethylene...

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Bio-based Dimethyl Ether (DME)

Jul 4, 2025

Dimethyl ether (DME) is a clean-burning, non-toxic molecule (CH₃OCH₃) used as an LPG substitute, fuel additive, and aerosol propellant....

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Biobased Propylene Glycol

Jul 4, 2025

Propylene glycol (PG) is a versatile, water-soluble alcohol widely used in cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and deicing fluids....

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Lactic Acid from Biomass

Jul 1, 2025

Lactic acid is a platform chemical used in biodegradable plastics like polylactic acid (PLA), as well as in food, pharma, and cosmetics. While...

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