Dec 2015
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Renewable Chemicals and Energy

Biorenewable Insights: Adipic Acid (2015 Program)

This report analyzes developments in bio-based adipic acid technology. Adipic acid derived from bio-based sources can be converted into a number of chemical products, most notably polyamides (e.g., Nylon 6,6), and other polymers - with potential to improve the GHG footprint.  The study assesses the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing adipic acid via bio-based sources, and also investigates future capacities.