Liquid-phase hydrogenation of bio-refined succinic acid to 1,4-butanediol using bimetallic catalysts

Baidya, Pabitra Kumar; Sarkar, Ujjaini; Villa, Raffaella; Sadhukhan, Suvra

doi:10.1186/s42480-019-0010-z

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“…The monomers can either be derived from petrochemical or bio-based chemicals (bacterial fermentation) [ 21 ] Basically, PBS is synthesised through a polycondensation reaction between 1,4-butanediol and succinic acid [ 22 ]. For bio-based monomers, succinic acid could be derived from glucose, which can be obtained from various sources of bio-feedstock through bacterial fermentation [ 23 ], while hydrogenation of succinic acid will produce 1,4-butandiol, which is required for PBS synthesis [ 24 ]. The synthesis of PBS requires two steps, which are esterification between diacid (succinic acid) and diol (1,4-butanediol), forming oligomers, followed by polycondensation at high temperature to form high MW PBS [ 21 , 22 ].…”

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The Potential Applications of Reinforced Bioplastics in Various Industries: A Review

2023

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The introduction of bioplastics has been an evolution for plastic industry since conventional plastics have been claimed to cause several environmental issues. Apart from its biodegradability, one of the advantages can be identified of using bioplastic is that they are produced by renewal resources as the raw materials for synthesis. Nevertheless, bioplastics can be classified into two types, which are biodegradable and non-biodegradable, depending on the type of plastic that is produced. Although some of the bioplastics are non-biodegradable, the usage of biomass in synthesising the bioplastics helps in preserving non-renewable resources, which are petrochemical, in producing conventional plastics. However, the mechanical strength of bioplastic still has room for improvement as compared to conventional plastics, which is believed to limit its application. Ideally, bioplastics need to be reinforced for improving their performance and properties to serve their application. Before 21st century, synthetic reinforcement has been used to reinforce conventional plastic to achieve its desire properties to serve its application, such as glass fiber. Owing to several issues, the trend has been diversified to utilise natural resources as reinforcements. There are several industries that have started to use reinforced bioplastic, and this article focuses on the advantages of using reinforced bioplastic in various industries and its limitations. Therefore, this article aims to study the trend of reinforced bioplastic applications and the potential applications of reinforced bioplastics in various industries.

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The Potential Applications of Reinforced Bioplastics in Various Industries: A Review

2023

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“…Succinic acid is employed in various applications as an essential C-4 building block or precursor for numerous critical speciality chemicals, including tetrahydrofuran, adipic acid, N-methyl pyrrolidinone, 2-pyrrolidinone, gamma-butyrolactone, succinamide, putrescine, succinonitrile, and succinate salts [37]. The acid is also a precursor for 1,4-butanediol production through hydrogenation and reduction [38].…”

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Succinic Acid Production from Oil Palm Biomass: A Prospective Plastic Pollution Solution

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Plastic pollution has placed a significant emphasis on the need for synthesising bioplastics, such as polybutylene succinate (PBS), which is derived from succinic acid. Furthermore, environmental concerns and the depletion of non-renewable fossil fuels have initiated an interest in exploring the biotechnological route of succinic acid production via fermentation. Consequently, oil palm biomass might be a prospective substitute for the costlier pure carbon source, which is more sustainable and cost-effective due to its abundance and high lignocellulosic content. The current review focuses on the potential of oil palm biomass utilisation to synthesise succinic acid and its associated bioplastics. The pretreatment and hydrolysis of various oil palm biomass and studies on bioplastics generation from oil palm biomass are also discussed. This review also identified the challenges of manufacturing succinic acid from oil palm biomass and included several recommendations.

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“…Ruthenium-containing catalysts have been successfully employed due to their ability to completely hydrogenate carboxylic acids into alcohols. 112,113 Baidya et al reported cost effective production of BDO from a biorefinery, where waste glycerol generated from biodiesel production was fermented to give SA, which was subsequently hydrogenated into BDO. 113 Bio-based BDO had a global market of $191 million in 2020, 114 compared to $9.7 billion total BDO market.…”

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Bio-based Polymers: A Mini Review

2022

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Most synthetic polymers are derived from fossil fuel resources, whose scarcity and imbalanced global distribution can affect plastics producers. Bio-based polymers, obtained from renewable biomass resources, have received wide attention in the past two decades. Bioplastics formulated using bio-based polymers are a promising sustainable alternative to oil-based plastics, and may particularly benefit countries that are heavily dependent on foreign oil. This paper provides a brief overview of the three types of bio-based polymers, discusses the strengths and limitations of each type, highlights the latest research progresses, and evaluates recent trends in related scientific publications. The annual publication volumes of most bio-based polymers analyzed share the common pattern of steady growths, followed by stabilization or declines starting from the mid-2010s. The trends may be ascribed to changes in the prices of fossil fuel-based plastics, which in turn reflect the fluctuations in crude oil prices. Without strong financial support or technological breakthroughs, the manufacture of bioplastics is still too costly to compete against oil-based materials. Aside from economic challenges, bio-based polymers often face skepticism from the public, likely a result of misconceptions. This review also aims at clarifying some of the confusions and helping raise public awareness of bio-based polymers’ importance to sustainability.

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Liquid-phase hydrogenation of bio-refined succinic acid to 1,4-butanediol using bimetallic catalysts

Cited by 9 publications

References 39 publications

The Potential Applications of Reinforced Bioplastics in Various Industries: A Review

The Potential Applications of Reinforced Bioplastics in Various Industries: A Review

Succinic Acid Production from Oil Palm Biomass: A Prospective Plastic Pollution Solution

Bio-based Polymers: A Mini Review

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