Bio-based Feedstocks for Chemical Manufacturing: Sustainable Alternatives

 Bio-based feedstocks offer a renewable alternative to petroleum-derived chemicals for sustainable chemical manufacturing. This post explores various biomass sources and their conversion pathways.

Key Areas:

- Cellulose and hemicellulose conversion

- Lignin valorization approaches

- Biorefinery integration concepts

- Scale-up and commercial feasibility

- Environmental impact assessment

References:

Donaj, G., & Kaminsky, W. (2018). Biomass Conversion. Chemical Reviews, 118(4), 1511-1579.

Maity, S. K., Zhong, Z., & Sun, Z. (2017). Advances in biomass conversion. Applied Energy, 188, 225-236.

Patel, A., & Serrano-Ruiz, J. C. (2019). Catalytic conversion of renewable biomass. Annual Review, 42(3), 445-489.