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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....

Cellulose Acetate

Cellulose acetate is a semi-synthetic polymer derived from cellulose, a natural polymer found in wood, cotton, and agricultural residues. It’s...

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Renewable Ethyl Lactate

Ethyl lactate is a biodegradable solvent widely used in coatings, cleaning products, electronics manufacturing, and pharmaceutical applications....

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Biobased Acetic Acid

Acetic acid, the simplest carboxylic acid after formic acid, is a vital building block in the chemical industry. It is used to produce vinyl acetate...

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Bio-based Caprolactone

ε-Caprolactone is a key monomer used in producing biodegradable polyesters (like PCL), polyurethanes, adhesives, and biomedical materials....

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Biobased Glycerol

Glycerol (or glycerin), a trihydroxy alcohol, is a widely used compound in personal care, pharmaceuticals, food, and chemical manufacturing. While...

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Renewable Ethanol

Ethanol (C₂H₅OH) is a versatile bio-based chemical used as a fuel blend, solvent, and chemical feedstock. While traditionally derived from sugarcane...

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Malic Acid from Biomass

Malic acid, a C4-dicarboxylic acid naturally found in fruits like apples, is widely used in food and beverage (acidulant, flavor enhancer),...

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Renewable Isobutene

Isobutene (C₄H₈), a high-value platform chemical, is used in gasoline additives (MTBE, ETBE), butyl rubber, cosmetic ingredients, and biofuels....

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Bio-sourced Polyols

Polyols are essential building blocks for polyurethanes, coatings, elastomers, and personal care products. Conventionally derived from...

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D-Mannitol from Biomass

D-Mannitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol used extensively in pharmaceuticals, food additives, oral care, and industrial fermentation. While...

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