Abstract
This chapter contributes to the understanding of the potential C4 platform chemicals (malic and succinic acid) for the production of polymer and biodegradable plastics. Various methods of malic acid production from renewable materials, its commercial potential, and its application in the production of renewable polymers are discussed. Bio-based succinic acid has the potential to be a platform chemical. In addition, it can be used as a feedstock for polybutylene succinate production, and thus the market for succinic acid is anticipated to grow due to an increasing attention toward biodegradable products. Therefore this chapter also addresses succinic acid bioproduction and its commercial application in the production of biodegradable plastics.
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