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Technology development for the production of biobased products from biorefinery carbohydrates—the US Department of Energy’s “Top 10” revisited

Bozell, Joseph J., Petersen, Gene R.·2010·Green Chemistry

Abstract

A biorefinery that supplements its manufacture of low value biofuels with high value biobased chemicals can enable efforts to reduce nonrenewable fuel consumption while simultaneously providing the necessary financial incentive to stimulate expansion of the biorefining industry. However, the choice of appropriate products for addition to the biorefinery's portfolio is challenged by a lack of broad-based conversion technology coupled with a plethora of potential targets. In 2004, the US Department of Energy (DOE) addressed these challenges by describing a selection process for chemical products that combined identification of a small group of compounds derived from biorefinery carbohydrates with the research and technology needs required for their production. The intent of the report was to catalyze research efforts to synthesize multiple members of this group, or, ideally, structures not yet on the list. In the six years since DOE's original report, considerable progress has been made in the use of carbohydrates as starting materials for chemical production. This review presents an updated evaluation of potential target structures using similar selection methodology, and an overview of the technology developments that led to the inclusion of a given compound. The list provides a dynamic guide to technology development that could realize commercial success through the proper integration of biofuels with biobased products.

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  • Succinic acid is used in the production of bio-based PBS and is a versatile precursor for monomers such as 1,4-butanediol (BDO), g-butyrolactone (g-BL), maleic anhydride, and maleic acid.

    “Succinic acid is used in the production of bio-based PBS; it is also a versatile precursor for monomers such as 1,4-butanediol (BDO), g-butyrolactone (g-BL), maleic anhydride, and maleic acid.91”

    From Catalysis as an Enabling Science for Sustainable Polymers (2018) · cites this paper as [91]

  • 1,4-diacids, including succinic, fumaric, and itaconic acids, are some of the most successful platform chemicals obtained from carbohydrate biorefinery.

    “1,4-diacids, including succinic, fumaric, and itaconic acids, are some of the most successful platform chemicals obtained from carbohydrate biorefinery.91”

    From Catalysis as an Enabling Science for Sustainable Polymers (2018) · cites this paper as [91]

  • Lactic acid is a well-recognized bio-based chemical, currently produced from starch crops via bacteria fermentation.

    “Lactic acid is a well-recognized bio-based chemical, currently produced from starch crops via bacteria fermentation.91”

    From Catalysis as an Enabling Science for Sustainable Polymers (2018) · cites this paper as [91]

  • Based on the status of the 12 chemicals listed in 2004 and a further revision in 2010, most of these building blocks have been commercialized or are on their way to commercialization.

    “Based on the status of the 12 chemicals listed in 2004 (Choi et al., 2015), and considering a further revision that took place in 2010 (Bozell and Petersen, 2010), it is a fact that most of these building blocks have been commercialized or are on their way to commercialization.”

    From Biorefineries: Achievements and challenges for a bio-based economy (2022) · cites this paper as Bozell and Petersen, 2010

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Authors
Bozell, J. J., & Petersen, G. R.
Affiliations
  • University of Tennessee at Knoxville (US)
  • United States Department of Energy (US)
Corresponding author
Bozell, Joseph J.
Venue
Green Chemistry
Published
2010
Volume
12
Issue
4
Pages
539
ISSN
  • 1463-9262 (ISSN-L)
  • 1463-9270
OpenAlex
W1987643155
Cited by
4,566
References
157
Citations by year
2026: 209 · 2025: 289 · 2024: 305 · 2023: 353 · 2022: 366 · 2021: 361 · 2020: 399 · 2019: 358 · 2018: 343 · 2017: 283 · 2016: 328 · 2015: 269 · 2014: 257 · 2013: 185 · 2012: 146
FWCI
83.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Green Chemistry (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Biofuel production and bioconversion
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
Keywords
bio-based chemicals, bioproducts, biofuels

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