Polyester From Furfural
2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid (FDCA): Discovered in 1876 | Synthesis pathway is adapted from Kamm et al. [5]
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Catalytic Conversion of Furfural into a 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid-Based Polyester with Total Carbon Utilization
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Graphical Abstract (Image: onlinelibrary.wiley.com)
One divided into two combined into one!
PET Recycle & Reuse – Only an (Important) Interim Solution!
PET Bottle (Image: Jesse Wagstaff via flickr)
PET is derived from oil: That must change!
A Truly Biobased TPA For PET
Terephthalic acid is a commodity chemical, used as a precursor to the polyester PET for clothing and plastic bottles
Biobased terephthalic acid (TPA) for polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
One-pot conversion of furfural into 1,5-pentanediol (used e.g. in polyurethanes)
Car seat, showing polyurethane foam structure
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Furfural and its Humins
Humins are polymers that are formed as degradation products during the furfural manufacturing processes.
