New technology to produce an ever growing portfolio of renewable feedstocks continues to rapidly develop. Advances in catalysis and separations have made possible the production of a wide variety of high value monomers from commodity agricultural sources. These include both new molecules with unique properties not accessible from petrochemical derivatives as well as improved routes to existing chemicals of commerce. Understanding coproducts, safety, feedstock logistics and application needs is essential to successful commercialization of these technologies. Here we present a number of bioderived development opportunities including new monomers for polyesters, polyurethanes, polycarbonates, and epoxies and additives ranging from plasticizers to lubricants.

Renewable feedstocks for the polymer industry

249th National Meeting (2015)

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