Conversion of lignin to muconic acid and methods therefor

Described herein is a chemical process for the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into muconic acid which is useful for the generation of plastics and polymers. The described methods utilize catalytic chemical reactions and biological processes to facilitate the conversion, while increasing yield...

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Hauptverfasser: GUSS, Adam Michael, BECKHAM, Gregg Tyler, CARROLL, Austin Lee, SULLIVAN, Kevin P, MAINS, Kathryn, STAHL, Shannon Scot, MAND, Thomas David, HUENEMANN, Jay D, ZIMONT WERNER, Allison Jean, PALUMBO, Chad Thomas, ROMÁN, Yuriy
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Described herein is a chemical process for the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into muconic acid which is useful for the generation of plastics and polymers. The described methods utilize catalytic chemical reactions and biological processes to facilitate the conversion, while increasing yields and reducing energy requirements.