Levulinic Acid from Furfuryl Alcohol in THF Solvent Systems
Furfuryl alcohol was hydrolysed to levulinic acid with yields >70%. (ACS Catalysis)
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About Sugarcane, Co-generation (.. and beyond?)
Beyond electricity: There is big potential for the (South) African sugarcane industry … (in our humble opinion, of course)
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…)
The dilemma of growing sugarcane in KwaZulu-Natal
via 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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