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Last updated January 21, 2026
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Polyhydroxyalkanoate biomass thermolysis catalysis: CJ CheilJedangRecent Research Landscape

The technical lever is the controlled thermal or chemical conversion of biopolymer precursors into specific lactone and lactam intermediates. This enables a bio-based synthetic route to high-value industrial solvents, replacing petroleum-derived feedstocks.

What technical problems is CJ CheilJedang addressing in Polyhydroxyalkanoate biomass thermolysis catalysis?

Residual cellular impurity contamination

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The presence of intracellular debris and pigments post-lysis compromises polymer purity and color quality. Eliminating these contaminants ensures high-grade resin suitable for sensitive applications.

Low bio-derived chemical yields

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The keywords focus on specific high-value chemical outputs like gamma-butyrolactone and 1,4-butanediol from complex biomass. The primary technical challenge is the non-selective degradation of polymers into a mixture of low-value byproducts rather than targeted monomers.

Low biopolymer conversion efficiency

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The keywords focus on the synthesis of high-value chemicals like NMP and alkyl lactate from PHA biomass. The underlying problem is the inefficient or non-selective conversion of biopolymers into drop-in industrial solvents.