(From left) Glucose, KRICT-developed catalyst, Gluconic acid, Sorbitol (IMAGE)

National Research Council of Science & Technology

(From left) Glucose, KRICT-developed catalyst, Gluconic acid, Sorbitol

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Using a specially designed catalyst developed by the research team, high-concentration glucose can be converted in a single step into gluconic acid—used in detergents and pharmaceuticals—and sorbitol, a key ingredient in sweeteners and cosmetics.

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Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology(KRICT)

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