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Anaerobic Co-Digestion for Enhanced Biogas Production
Introduction Anaerobic Co-Digestion (AcoD) is an advanced biological process that involves simultaneous digestion of multiple organic waste streams...
Biochemical Conversion of Lignin to Biofuels
Introduction Lignin, a complex aromatic polymer found in plant cell walls, accounts for 15–30% of lignocellulosic biomass and is the largest...
Renewable Diesel Production via Hydroprocessing of Lipids
Introduction Renewable diesel—also known as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO)—is a high-quality, drop-in replacement for petroleum diesel, produced...
Biological Conversion of Methane to Liquid Fuels
Introduction Methane (CH₄), the primary component of natural gas and a potent greenhouse gas, is widely available from sources like natural gas...
Enzymatic Biodiesel Production from Waste Oils
Introduction Biodiesel, a renewable alternative to petroleum diesel, is typically produced via transesterification of triglycerides using methanol...
Adipic Acid from Biobased Feedstocks
Adipic acid is a key dicarboxylic acid used in the production of nylon-6,6, polyurethanes, plasticizers, and performance coatings. Conventionally...
Bio-based Adiponitrile (ADN)
Adiponitrile (ADN) is a critical intermediate for producing hexamethylenediamine (HMDA) and subsequently nylon-6,6, which is widely used in...
Cellulose Acetate
Cellulose acetate is a semi-synthetic polymer derived from cellulose, a natural polymer found in wood, cotton, and agricultural residues. It’s...
Renewable 1,4-Butanediol (BDO)
1,4-Butanediol (BDO) is a key platform chemical used in producing polyurethanes, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), elastic fibers, solvents, and...
Biobased Hexamethylenediamine (HMDA)
Hexamethylenediamine (HMDA) is a key monomer in the production of nylon-6,6, polyurethane resins, coatings, and adhesives. Traditionally derived...
Renewable Ethyl Lactate
Ethyl lactate is a biodegradable solvent widely used in coatings, cleaning products, electronics manufacturing, and pharmaceutical applications....
Bio-based 1,3-Propanediol (PDO)
1,3-Propanediol (PDO) is a versatile diol used in the production of polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) for fibers and packaging, as well as in...
Lignocellulosic-derived Ethylene
Ethylene is a cornerstone of the petrochemical industry, used to produce polyethylene, ethylene oxide, ethylene dichloride (for PVC), and a wide...
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...
Bio-based Caprolactone
ε-Caprolactone is a key monomer used in producing biodegradable polyesters (like PCL), polyurethanes, adhesives, and biomedical materials....