Abstract

The global bio-based chemical market is growing in size and importance. Bio-based solvents such as glycerol and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran are often discussed as important introductions to the conventional repertoire of solvents. However adoption of new innovations by industry is typically slow. Therefore it might be anticipated that neoteric solvent systems (e.g., ionic liquids) will remain niche, while renewable routes to historically established solvents will continue to grow in importance. This review discusses bio-based solvents from the perspective of their production, identifying suitable feedstocks, platform molecules, and relevant product streams for the sustainable manufacturing of conventional solvents.

Details

Title
Opportunities for Bio-Based Solvents Created as Petrochemical and Fuel Products Transition towards Renewable Resources
Author
Clark, James H; Farmer, Thomas J; Hunt, Andrew J; Sherwood, James
Pages
17101-17159
Publication year
2015
Publication date
2015
Publisher
MDPI AG
ISSN
16616596
e-ISSN
14220067
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1792822653
Copyright
Copyright MDPI AG 2015