New process targets valuable green chemicals
Monday, August 26, 2013 - 08:00
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org) —Milk cartons, plastic bags, car seats... the list of items made from petroleum extends far beyond fuel, increasing our reliance on limited fossil resources. That's why researchers in the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) are developing "green" compounds that can be used to manufacture everyday products in addition to renewable replacements for oil and gasoline.