Uncatalyzed esterification of biomass-derived carboxylic acids

To shift from a petroleum-based to a biomass-based economy will require the development not only of biofuels, but also of biorenewable replacements for petroleum-derived chemicals. In this regard, environmentally friendly biomass-derived esters may serve as alternatives to fossil-derived chemicals s...

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Main Author: Bankole, Kehinde Seun
Other Authors: Aurand, Gary A.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Iowa 2011
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Online Access:https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/922
https://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2307&context=etd