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Abstract
In this chapter, the status of the current fossil-based chemical industry is briefly described with regards to the use of building-block chemicals, and an analogy to a bio-based equivalent. Current rationale around the concept of platform molecules is discussed, leading to a working definition for these bioderived chemicals. The constituent parts of the biomass feedstock are reviewed, showing the importance of the composition of the biomass with regards to the molecules obtainable from it. The processing technologies used to produce platform molecules from biomass are described. The concept of bio-based platform molecules stems from the late twentieth century where it was envisaged that simple, small molecules derivable from biomass could be utilised as building blocks for higher-value chemicals and materials.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Introduction to Chemicals from Biomass |
Editors | James H. Clark, Fabien Deswarte |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 89-155 |
Number of pages | 66 |
Edition | 2 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118714478 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781118714485 |
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Publication status | Published - 26 Dec 2014 |
Publication series
Name | Sustainable Chemistry and Green Chemistry |
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Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
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