Chemurgy
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Chemurgy is a branch of applied chemistry that is concerned with preparing industrial products from agricultural raw materials. Popular during the Second World War, only within the last 20 years has interest in this field once again begun to revive. A prime example is the search for organic replacements for petroleum-based oil and gas (see biodiesel) and new food plants.
Substitutions
- Kenaf for jute (rope)
- castor oil for petroleum-based oil (lubrication)
New foods
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