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A critical review on the progress and challenges to a more sustainable, cost competitive synthesis of adipic acid

Journal Article · · Green Chemistry
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/d1gc00638j· OSTI ID:1848529
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  1. Department of Chemistry; Duke University; Durham; USA; OSTI
  2. Department of Biomedical Engineering; Duke University; Durham; USA
  3. Department of Chemistry; Duke University; Durham; USA

A review of recent developments and remaining challenges to the development of greener, cost competitive processes for adipic acid manufacture. Chemical and biotechnological processes from both petroleum based and renewable feedstocks are reviewed.

Research Organization:
Duke Univ., Durham, NC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
DOE Contract Number:
EE0007563
OSTI ID:
1848529
Journal Information:
Green Chemistry, Journal Name: Green Chemistry Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 23; ISSN GRCHFJ; ISSN 1463-9262
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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