New conversion process turns biomass 'waste' into lucrative chemical products
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 - 19:00
in Physics & Chemistry
A new catalytic process is able to convert what was once considered biomass waste into lucrative chemical products that can be used in fragrances, flavorings or to create high-octane fuel for racecars and jets. A team of researchers has developed a process that uses a chemical catalyst and heat to spur reactions that convert lignin into valuable chemical commodities.