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Lookup NU author(s): Mohamad Gunam Resul, Abdul Rehman, Faisal Saleem, Dr Valentine Eze, Professor Adam Harvey
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© 2023 The Royal Society of Chemistry.Epoxides derived from waste biomass are a promising avenue for the production of bio-based polymers, including polyamides, polyesters, polyurethanes, and polycarbonates. This review article explores recent efforts to develop both catalytic and non-catalytic processes for the epoxidation of terpene, employing a variety of oxidizing agents and techniques for process intensification. Experimental investigations into the epoxidation of limonene have shown that these methods can be extended to other terpenes. To optimize the epoxidation of bio-based terpene, there is a need to develop continuous processes that address limitations in mass and heat transfer. This review discusses flow chemistry and innovative reactor designs as part of a multi-scale approach aimed at industrial transformation. These methods facilitate continuous processing, improve mixing, and either eliminate or reduce the need for solvents by enhancing heat transfer capabilities. Overall, the objective of this review is to contribute to the development of commercially viable processes for producing bio-based epoxides from waste biomass.
Author(s): Mukhtar Gunam Resul MF, Rehman A, Saleem F, Usman M, Lopez Fernandez AM, Eze VC, Harvey AP
Publication type: Review
Publication status: Published
Journal: RSC Advances
Year: 2023
Volume: 13
Issue: 47
Pages: 32940-32971
Online publication date: 08/11/2023
Acceptance date: 01/11/2023
ISSN (electronic): 2046-2069
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
URL: https://doi.org/10.1039/d3ra04870e
DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04870e
