Prospects for carbon-negative biomanufacturing
Corinne D. Scown
Abstract
a Extrapolated from 2019 global demand xx based on an assumed 3% annual growth rate. b Carbon contents based on US Environmental Protection Agency data [81], except where noted. c Calculated by multiplying 2030 projected demand by resin-specific fractional carbon content, fraction of resin type landfilled, and (44/12) to convert carbon mass to CO 2 mass. d Calculated based on the average (mean) carbon contents of PET, nylon 6, and acrylic.
Topics & Concepts
BiomanufacturingPetrochemicalCarbon fibersCarbon sequestrationGreenhouse gasBiochemical engineeringEnvironmental scienceCarbon sourceNatural resource economicsCarbon dioxideChemistryEnvironmental engineeringBiotechnologyComputer scienceEngineeringEcologyEconomicsBiochemistryAlgorithmBiologyOrganic chemistryComposite numberCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisChemistry and Chemical Engineeringbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties