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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....

Isoprenoid Engineering

Introduction Isoprenoids, also known as terpenoids, represent one of the largest and most diverse classes of natural compounds, with over 80,000...

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CO₂ to Methanol Conversion

Introduction Carbon dioxide (CO₂) to methanol conversion represents a critical pathway in the transition to a circular carbon economy. As CO₂ levels...

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