How wood becomes a caries inhibitor
Physically Engineering

How wood becomes a caries inhibitor

The caries inhibitor xylitol, contained for example in toothpastes or chewing gums, can be obtained from wood by chemical conversion processes. Such mostly catalyzed substance transformations are a central building block for the production of raw materials, valuable substances and active ingredients. The spectrum ranges from A for agriculture to Z for the cement industry. We provide an insight into the fascinating world of chemical process and reaction engineering.
Start 17:00 o'clock
End 23:00 o'clock

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Technische Universität Dresden (TUD)
Institut für Verfahrenstechnik und Umwelttechnik
Merkel-Bau
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Helmholtzstraße 14
01069 Dresden (Dresdner Süden)
10 Min
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The caries inhibitor xylitol, contained for example in toothpastes or chewing gums, can be obtained from wood by chemical conversion processes. Such mostly catalyzed substance transformations are a central building block for the production of raw materials, valuable substances and active ingredients. The spectrum ranges from A for agriculture to Z for the cement industry. We provide an insight into the fascinating world of chemical process and reaction engineering.

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