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The Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) has developed a new catalytic process that is both circular and low-carbon, aimed at enhancing chemical manufacturing sustainability.
Led by Dr. Young Kyu Hwang, Dr. Kyung-Ryul Oh, and Dr. Jihoon Kim, the process focuses on the co-production of gluconic acid, which is critical for various industrial applications.
This innovation could have substantial implications for chemical production infrastructure, potentially reducing carbon footprints and improving throughput in manufacturing systems.