The ELOXYCHEM team will concentrate initially on the development and optimisation work on the transformation of one specific cyclic alkene which will be converted to an industry-relevant dicarboxylic acid. This diacid is used by the polymer industry for the production of high-performance polymers which are used in a wide range of applications for diverse markets – from automotive industry to consumer goods (e. g. sportswear). Furthermore, the parallel conversion of cyclic alkanes and cyclic alkenes will be investigated because in conventional processes alkanes can occur as by-products in the alkene production.

The co-produced cyclic ketones are valuable material and can be used for nylon synthesis. The cyclic alkene route will be scaled to pilot plant production.
Additionally, the ELOXYCHEM team will investigate the conversion of industrial side streams and biogenic feedstocks in order to produce valuable chemicals.