Conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to high value platform chemicals. The project aims to improve the sustainability of Australia's third-largest manufacturing sector - the chemical industry - by sc

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Conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to high value platform chemicals. The project aims to improve the sustainability of Australia's third-largest manufacturing sector - the chemical industry - by scaling up our patented process for continuous production of platform chemicals using waste biomass avoiding fossil fuels. Platform chemicals are base compounds that produce many other chemicals and solvents used in daily life. We are unaware of any reactor with continuous production capability. The reactor can produce multiple platform chemicals, but this project will focus on two high-value ones worth over US$10000/kg. The project will enhance Australia’s manufacturing capability and secure its global chemical supply chain position. reducing carbon footprint and contributing to our net-zero emission target by 2050.. Scheme: Linkage Projects. Field: 3007 - Forestry Sciences. Lead: Prof Sankar Bhattacharya