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Production of higher-value products such as biofuels, bioplastics, and personal care products from palm oil

Date:June 29, 2022

Plant Name:

    Palm

Residue Name:

    Process waste/Secondary residue

    Seed/Kernels

End Products

Biomaterials

bioplastics

Fuel

biofuels

Application

  • Production of higher-value products such as biofuels, bioplastics, and personal care products, potentially reducing the environmental impact of palm oil production.

Description

The project focuses on breaking down palm oil, a widely used but environmentally problematic crop, into its constituent parts using a novel enzymatic process. This process, developed by researchers at the University of Bath, uses enzymes to break down the triglycerides in palm oil into their individual fatty acids and glycerol components

Pathway Description:

Utilizes enzymes to decompose palm oil's triglycerides into separate fatty acids and glycerol.

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Tags: Palm Oil To Bio FuelPalm Oil DeconstructionEnzymatic Palm Oil Breakdown

End Products

Biomaterials

bioplastics

Fuel

biofuels

Pathways

Chemical

enzymatic process

Stakeholders

Educational Institution

University of Bath