Access to a wide range of plastic materials has been rationalized by the increased demand
from growing populations and the development of high-throughput production systems …

The chemical industry is increasingly looking to develop bio-based alternatives to petroleum-
based platform chemicals, in order to reduce dependence on diminishing fossil resources …

Biobased furans, such as furfural, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, and 2, 5-furandicarboxylic acid,
are recognized as the top-value platform chemicals in the valorization of biomass to …

The bio-based economy requires a sustainable utilization of bioresources for production of a
range of products, including pulp, paper, chemicals, biofuel and bioplastics. Currently …

Green analytical chemistry, although not being a new concept, does not have a greenness
metrics system. Green chemistry metrics are not suitable for analytical procedure …

A circular economy will look to chemistry to provide the basis of innovative products, made
from renewable feedstocks and designed to be reused, recycled, or the feedstock renewed …

The development of natural‐based adhesives is a key aspect in reducing the consumption
of fossil resources, in adapting to legislation on the use of formaldehyde and in ensuring the …

A life cycle assessment (LCA) was utilised to evaluate the environmental impact of bacteria-
based self-healing concretes (BBSHCs), where non-ureolytic bacterial endospores are …

A biobased thermosetting polyamide has been synthesized through the crosslinking of
epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) with hexamethylenediamine (HMDA) for application in …

Renewable chemicals, which could potentially replace crude oil-derived chemicals, have
been receiving increased interest due to their environment-friendliness (ie, carbon …