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Renewable Diesel Production via Hydroprocessing of Lipids

By Narsi | July 29, 2025 | Bio Based Pathways

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Biological Conversion of Methane to Liquid Fuels

By Narsi | July 29, 2025 | Bio Based Pathways, Uncategorized

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Enzymatic Biodiesel Production from Waste Oils

By admin | July 29, 2025 | Bio Based Pathways

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Adipic Acid from Biobased Feedstocks

By Narsi | July 29, 2025 | Bio Products

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="0px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="0px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.1" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="0px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"]Adipic acid is a key dicarboxylic acid used in the production of nylon-6,6, polyurethanes, plasticizers, and performance coatings. Conventionally synthesized from petro-derived benzene through nitric acid oxidation, it...