Recent Advances in Muconic Acid Extraction Process
Alexandra Cristina Blaga, Diana Georgiana Gal, Alexandra Tucaliuc
Abstract
Due to its potential use in the production of new functional resins, bio-plastics, food additives, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals, muconic acid (MA), a high value-added bio-product with reactive dicarboxylic groups and conjugated double bonds, has attracted growing interest. Adipic acid, terephthalic acid, and trimellitic acid are examples of bulk compounds that can be produced using MA that are of high commercial importance. The development of biotechnological approaches for MA production has advanced greatly recently. The current analysis offers a thorough and organized summary of recent developments and difficulties in the extraction of MA. A variety of extractants are presented, along with any limitations and potential solutions. Finally, the possibilities for this field in light of its state, difficulties, and tendencies are explored.