date:Jul 27, 2012
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The researchers are also using supercritical carbon dioxide and bio-solvents to remove valuable chemicals from the surface of different types of biomass, from cereal straws to citrus peel and sugar cane bagasse, and deriving new adhesives from biomass.
In terms of how the chemicals produced could be used in a commercial context, Prof Clark said:Uses include solvents, flavours and fragrances, chemical and polymer intermediates, food additives, cosmetics ingredients and bio-fuel intermedi