The production process of adipic acid releases large amounts of nitrous gases, which are highly toxic and harmful to the environment. It is manufactured through the reaction of a mixture of cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol, called ketone alcohol oil, with nitrous compounds. This aspect of the synthetic adipic acid market is hampering its growth and leading to improved prospects for bio-based adipic acid, the production process of which doesn’t cause harm to the environment and is also more ... Read more