SBIR/STTR Research Award
Fine Chemicals From Agricultural Residues: Phase II
Award amount
$296,000Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IIAward year
2004Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Agriculture
- Branch
- Not reported
- Recipient company
- Plant Polyphenols, LLC
- Proposal award date
- Not reported
- Contract end date
- Not reported
- UEI
- Not reported
- Solicitation number
- Not reported
- Topic code
- Not reported
Research abstract
Plant polyphenols classified as proanthocyanidins or condensed tannins have demonstrated potential to improve health. However, interest in these compounds is limited because individual compounds are found in low proportions in complex mixtures obtained from plant extracts. The work in this project is directed to finding a way to make rare or novel proanthocyanidin compounds in potentially unlimited amounts by starting with common and renewable agricultural waste products such as tree bark or nut shells.
Technology keywords
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