Muconic acid isomers as platform chemicals and monomers in the biobased economy
Ibrahim Khalil, Greg Quintens, Tanja Junkers, Michiel Dusselier
Abstract
A complete overview of the chemical and biotechnological synthesis of muconic acid, its isomerization, and valorization into chemicals and polymers is presented.
Topics & Concepts
Muconic acidIsomerizationMonomerChemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerChemical industryCatalysisBenzeneCatalysis for Biomass Conversionbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesEnzyme Catalysis and Immobilization