Starbons are  a new family of bio-based materials derived from waste polysaccharides and with a uniquely tuneable surface chemistry combined with a high degree of mesporosity making them ideal for many liquid phase applications.  Proven applications include aqueous phase esterification of acids including the direct esterification of molecules in fermentation broths avoding the need for wasteful separation processes.  Starbons can be modified to suit different catalytic applications including acid forms and immobilised nano-metals (useful for applications including hydrogenations).  They can be used in different forms enabling use in stirred tanks and in fixed beds.  Starbons are also excellent adsorbents capable for example, of remving aromaotic compounds from water. Starbons Ltd is now a registered company able to work with customers to provide materials to suit many different applications.

Starbons: A new family of heterogeneous catalysts for green chemistry and environmental remediation

244th National Meeting (2012)

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