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Novel Monomers from Biomass
Technology Benefits
This technology can utilize any biomass source to synthesize monomers. The methods can be extended to compounds obtainable from other bio-renewable resources such as oil seeds. The invention provides bio-based or ΓÇ£greenΓÇØ monomers that can be substituted for terephthalic acid and its derivatives in industrial polymers and copolymers. The monomers synthesized from biomass are not easily obtained via a petrochemical route.
Technology Application
The monomers of the invention have high market value as commodity and specialty chemicals, green building materials, nylons, resins, and plastics.
Detailed Technology Description
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Country/Region
USA
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