Selective oxidation of biomass-derived carbohydrate monomers
Janvit Teržan, Anja Sedminek, Žan Lavrič, Miha Grilc, Matej Huš, Blaž Likozar
Abstract
The article discusses the potential production processes for glucaric acid, and the efforts to develop more sustainable oxidation practices for its production, with a focus on the strengths and weaknesses of each method.
Topics & Concepts
Biomass (ecology)Strengths and weaknessesChemistryProduction (economics)CarbohydrateBiochemical engineeringMonomerFocus (optics)Pulp and paper industryOrganic chemistryEngineeringBiologyPsychologyEconomicsPolymerAgronomyOpticsPhysicsSocial psychologyMacroeconomicsBiofuel production and bioconversionCatalysis for Biomass ConversionMicrobial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction