A sustainable alternative to bisphenol A

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical produced in large quantities for use primarily in the manufacturing of plastics. However, its adverse effects on human health are driving the development of safer and more sustainable alternatives. Now, a synthetic route enables such an alternative, starting from renewable lignin biomass.

Automated summary

Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in plastics manufacturing, is being replaced by a synthetic route starting from renewable lignin biomass to find safer and more sustainable alternatives.