New twist on using biomass for perfume, cosmetic, personal care products
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 15:30
in Mathematics & Economics
In a new approach for tapping biomass as a sustainable raw material, scientists are reporting use of a Nobel-Prize-winning technology to transform plant "essential oils" -- substances with the characteristic fragrance of the plant -- into high-value ingredients for sunscreens, perfumes and other personal care products. The approach could open up new economic opportunities for tropical countries that grow such plants.