Related tags: Levulinic Acid, Bio-renewable Chemicals, Furfuryl Alcohol, Sugarcane, Catalysis, Sweet Sorghum
Furfuryl alcohol was hydrolysed to levulinic acid with yields >70%. (ACS Catalysis)American and Brazilian Researchers observed a reduction of the furfuryl alcohol polymerization reactions, when using a zeolite to hydrolyse furfuryl alcohol in THF (a furfural by-product) , thus increasing the yields over 70%. (more…)
Sugar industry could produce 1,000MW (Picture: THINKSTOCK)
THE South African sugar industry has potential to contribute at least a 1,000MW to the national grid if the government were to move fast in passing enabling legislation, with Eskom agreeing to buy at a reasonable rate, TSB CEO John du Plessis CEO said on Wednesday. (more…)
For 28 years, six days a week, Mr. Vizinto* has worked as a sugarcane cutter. Equipped with a cane knife, sharpener and a bottle of maheu to quench his thirst, he works from dawn to dusk to meet his daily target of 130-160 rows. (more…)
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