German chemical company Covestro pilots aniline production from sugar to reduce carbon footprint.

German chemical company Covestro is conducting a pilot project to produce aniline, a key ingredient in foam manufacturing, from sugar rather than oil. The experiment, which uses fermented sugar treated with chemicals to create aniline, is part of the chemical industry's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint amid the climate crisis. Large-scale, commercial production is likely years away, but the small-scale project represents a step towards the industry's goal of reducing carbon emissions.

March 10, 2024
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