Comparative life cycle assessment of the biochemical and thermochemical production routes of biobased terephthalic acid using Miscanthus in the Netherlands

The transition from a fossil-based to a biobased chemical sector requires developing technologies to produce biobased chemicals that can replace the current market needs already supplied by fossil-based chemicals. Terephthalic acid is an important monomer for producing polyethylene terephthalate typically used to manufacture plastic bottles and textiles. Alternatively to the fossil-based route (naphtha cracking), terephthalic acid can be produced using biomass as feedstock through biochemical and thermochemical routes. The biochemical route involves the chemical and enzymatic conversion of bio... Mehr ...