Specialty Chemicals
Authored By: D. Cassidy
Specialty chemicals play an integral role in the economy of the United States. Organic chemicals are primarily synthesized from a petroleum base and used for the production of paints, solvents, fibers, and plastics. These products allow the United States to maintain its lavish lifestyle. Increasing the feedstock for these chemicals or incorporating methods that allow industries to produce the needed organics from woody biomass can off-set the dependency on petroleum bases and the economic consequences that occur when supply is interrupted.
This is a selection of the various specialty chemicals that can be produced from using woody biomass:
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