Combined chemo- and bio-transformations from non-fossil fuel raw materials

At present, China's petrochemical industry is facing significant challenges of resources and environment.In the future, the bulk chemical manufacture is moving towards high resources utilization efficiency, usage of multiple raw materials, design of high value-added product, green and low-carbon processes.In the present situation, the development of novel industry by integrated chemo-and bio-transformation, i.e., combining the green, specifity characteristics in biotechnology with the high-efficiency, scaled separation and catalysis in current chemistry industry in one process, is very important in promoting the sustainable development in bioenergy and modern petrochemical industry.This article gives some examples of innovation practices on combined chemo-and bio-transformation systems from nonfossil fuel raw materials, including combined raw materials, processes and products.Finally, outlook and suggestions are given on enhancing technological development for sustainable combined chemo-and bio-transformation for bulk chemicals.