Researchers discover catalyst to make renewable paints, coatings, and diapers From Corn

Date:9-Jan-2023

Country: United States

Plant Name:

    Corn

Residue Name:

    Bark

    Cobs

End Products

Biochemicals

superabsorbent polymers,paints, coatings

Application

  • Used in paints, coatings, textiles and superabsorbent polymers which is highly efficient.

Description

A team led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers has invented a groundbreaking new catalyst technology that converts renewable materials like trees and corn to the key chemicals, acrylic acid, and acrylates used in paints, coatings, and superabsorbent polymers. The new catalyst technology is also highly efficient, which means lower costs for manufacturing renewable chemicals.

Pathway Description:

Catalyst formulation converts lactic acid-based chemicals into acrylic acid and acrylates through a dehydration reaction. Lactic acid, derived from renewable sources such as corn and trees, is first converted into an intermediate compound. A proprietary catalyst formulation is then applied to facilitate the dehydration reaction, resulting in the production of acrylic acid. The acrylic acid can be further reacted with alcohols to produce acrylates, which are valuable chemicals used in a wide range of applications, including paints, adhesives, and textiles.

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Tags: Catalyst to make renewable paintsRenewable chemicals using cornRenewable chemical using trees

End Products

Biochemicals

superabsorbent polymers,paints, coatings

Feedstock

Types of Feedstock

primary agricultural residue

Name

Corn Cobs

Form

Solid forms

Characteristics

Energy Density

Pathways

Chemical

Catalyst formulation,dehydration reaction

Stakeholders

Educational Institution

University of Minnesota