This book highlights the emerging potential of bio-based epoxides as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-derived chemical precursors. It explores various renewable feedstocks―such as vegetable oils, lignocellulosic biomass, and fatty acids―and their conversion into epoxides through eco-friendly processes. The book presents recent advances in catalyst development, green synthesis techniques, and the optimization of reaction conditions to enhance oxirane yield and stability. Additionally, it discusses the applications of bio-based epoxides in producing environmentally friendly polymers, resins, and coatings. By addressing both technical and environmental aspects, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, industry professionals, and students aiming to contribute to greener chemical manufacturing and the development of a circular bioeconomy.
Dr. Mohd Jumain Jalil is a lecturer at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Cawangan Johor. His research focuses on biomass conversion and green chemical processes.
Dr. Intan Suhada Azmi is a senior lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Pasir Gudang Campus, Malaysia. She is a Chartered Chemical Engineer (CEng) recognized by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), UK, and a Professional Engineer (Ir.) registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). Her research focuses on the conversion of sustainable vegetable oils into high value-added products such as eco-friendly polyols. Her areas of interest include catalysis, green chemistry, renewable energy, biomass conversion, and optimization of chemical processes.
Norhafini Hambali is a Lecturer at UiTM Pasir Gudang, Johor, specializing in bioprocess engineering, particularly in biopolymer production. Her current research area focuses on catalyst modification to produce biopolymers from epoxide groups.
Noorfazlida Binti Mohamed is currently pursuing her PhD in Chemical Engineering at UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang. Her professional experience includes serving as a Research and Development (R&D) Chemist and Researcher at KCC Paints Sdn. Bhd., followed by a role at Samurai 2K Aerosol Sdn. Bhd. She is presently the Head of Research and Development at Smart Paint Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd., where she leads innovation in sustainable and high-performance coating technologies.
Siti Nadia Abdullah is a lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Pasir Gudang Campus, Malaysia. Her research focus materials and environmental . Her areas of interest include catalysis, green chemistry, renewable energy, biomass conversion, and optimization of chemical processes.
Norin Hafizah Rahim is a Lecturer at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) specializing in process system engineering, particularly in chemical reaction engineering. Her current research area focuses on palm oil, epoxidation and catalytic reaction.
Aathif is currently a PhD Student at Universiti Teknologi MARA. His current research endeavors are centered on the application of simulation processes, with a specific focus on a novel hybrid kinetic model methodology for the epoxidation process.
