One-step production of renewable adipic acid esters from mucic acid over an Ir–ReO<sub><i>x</i></sub>/C catalyst with low Ir loading
Jun Hee Jang, Jack T. Hopper, Insoo Ro, Phillip Christopher, Mahdi M. Abu‐Omar
Abstract
The production of adipic acid, a large-volume platform chemical, from biomass represents a petroleum-free route to manufacturing nylon and other polymers more sustainably.
Topics & Concepts
Adipic acidCatalysisBiomass (ecology)ChemistryRenewable energyOrganic chemistryRenewable resourcePolymerEngineeringGeologyOceanographyElectrical engineeringCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesBiofuel production and bioconversion