title: Biobased chemicals: the convergence of green chemistry with industrial biotechnology.
abstract: Policy issues around biobased chemicals are similar to those for biobased plastics. However, there are significant differences that arise from differences in production volumes and the more specific applications of most chemicals. The drivers for biobased chemicals production are similar to those for biobased plastics, particularly the environmental drivers. However, in Europe, biobased chemical production is further driven by the need to improve the competitiveness of the chemicals industry.
authors: Science and Technology Policy Division, Directorate for Science, Technology, and Industry, OECD, 2 rue André-Pascal, Paris 75775, France. james.philp@oecd.org
authors: Jim C
authors: JC
authors: Philp
authors: Rachael J
authors: RJ
authors: Ritchie
authors: Jacqueline E M
authors: JE
authors: Allan
mesh_terms: D057005:Bioengineering / Q000379:methods; D001709:Biotechnology / Q000379:methods*; D055772:Green Chemistry Technology / Q000379:methods*; D007221:Industry / Q000379:methods*