Platform molecules were defined by the US Department of Energy, as bio-based or bio-derived chemicals whose constituting elements totally originated from biomass and could be used as building blocks for the production of commodity and refined chemicals. These chemicals can subsequently be converted into a number of high-value bio-based chemicals or materials. Today, there is a growing urge for the discovering of a cheaper and cleaner way for the environment to produce platform molecules from renewable substrate such as carbon. Succinic acid (SA) is considered as a key platform chemical since it is used as a precursor for other valuable chemicals and has aroused interest worldwide with its wide applications. This review aims at highlighting the currently available information about the mechanisms involved in the production of platform molecules, especially the SA production. In this review, the processing technologies used in the production of platform molecules are described, in addition to the information regarding the optimization of key parameters, the mechanisms of genetic engineering and finally the redox potential and purification processes which are known as alternative cost-competitive providers of fossil fuels.

平台分子由美国能源部定义为生物基或生物衍生的化学品，其构成元素完全源自生物质，可以用作生产商品和精制化学品的基础。这些化学物质随后可以转化为多种高价值的生物基化学物质或材料。如今，人们迫切希望找到一种更便宜，更清洁的环境方式，以便从可再生的底物（例如碳）生产平台分子。琥珀酸（SA）被认为是关键的平台化学品，因为它被用作其他有价值的化学品的前体，并且因其广泛的应用而引起了全世界的关注。这篇评论旨在重点介绍平台分子生产中涉及的机制的当前可用信息，特别是SA生产。在这篇综述中，描述了平台分子生产中使用的加工技术，以及有关关键参数优化，基因工程机制以及氧化还原电位和纯化工艺等方面的信息，这些技术被认为是具有成本竞争力的替代方法。化石燃料的提供者。