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Production of Ricinoleic Acid in Plants as a renewable material for the polymer and lubricant industry
FunderUK Research and Innovation
Funder Contribution £797,504.00
Duration03 Sep 2007 - 02 Sep 2011
Funded underBBSRC
Project codeBB/F004354/1
Open Access mandatePublications: NoResearch data: No
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The main aim of this proposal is to produce ricinoleic acid in plants at a high level allowing it to be used as a renewable raw material for the manufacture of: [1] Nylon N-11 - which is a main component of hydraulic fluid pipes in engines. [2]Lubricants to replace mineral based oils. These have applications in the areas of gear/transmission and hydraulics. Additionally we wish to investigate: [1]The metabolic assembly and chanelling/compartmentalisation of the ricinoleic acid/triacylglycerol pathway in plants [2] Explore the possibilities of using ricinoleic acid as a wider feedstock for production of novel polymers and other applications. [3] Development of B.carinata as an industrial oil crop for UK.
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The main aim of this proposal is to produce ricinoleic acid in plants at a high level allowing it to be used as a renewable raw material for the manufacture of: [1] Nylon N-11 - which is a main component of hydraulic fluid pipes in engines. [2]Lubricants to replace mineral based oils. These have applications in the areas of gear/transmission and hydraulics. Additionally we wish to investigate: [1]The metabolic assembly and chanelling/compartmentalisation of the ricinoleic acid/triacylglycerol pathway in plants [2] Explore the possibilities of using ricinoleic acid as a wider feedstock for production of novel polymers and other applications. [3] Development of B.carinata as an industrial oil crop for UK.
