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Chemicals from Biomass

David R. Dodds, Richard A. Gross

Science · 2007 · 479 citations · 6 references

Concepts

Natural SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryBiochemical EngineeringGreen ChemistryIndustrial ChemistryBio-based MaterialsBiomass ConversionRenewable Feedstock UtilizationRenewable FeedstocksBiochemical ConversionBiomass ValorizationRenewable Feedstock Conversion

Abstract

Many chemicals used by the chemical industry can be derived from biomass, potentially reducing the industry's reliance on petroleum.

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