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Renewable Chemobiological Platform Converts Sugars into Petroleum Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Scientists have created an innovative platform that transforms common sugars into fundamental petroleum aromatic hydrocarbons. This breakthrough technology combines biological fermentation with chemical catalysis to produce benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and p-xylene from renewable feedstocks.

In a significant advancement for sustainable chemical production, researchers have developed an integrated chemobiological platform that converts renewable carbon sources into core aromatic hydrocarbons traditionally derived from petroleum. This innovation addresses growing concerns about fossil fuel depletion and environmental impacts while providing a renewable pathway to essential industrial chemicals.

Breakthrough in Renewable Chemical Production