by | Jul 31, 2025 | Bio Based Pathways
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...
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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,...
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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....
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Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a versatile bio-based platform chemical derived from sugars, acting as a critical intermediate for the production of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), biofuels, solvents, resins, and biodegradable plastics. Often referred to as a...
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Triethyl citrate (TEC) is a biodegradable, non-toxic plasticizer and solvent used in pharmaceutical coatings, cosmetics, food additives (E number E1505), and bioplastics. Conventionally produced from fossil-based ethanol and citric acid, TEC is now being produced...
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Bio-methanol production typically uses biogenic carbon sources to generate synthesis gas (syngas), which is catalytically converted into methanol. Key Pathways: Gasification of Biomass: Agricultural residues, wood waste, or municipal solid waste are gasified to...
