Furans represent one of the most important classes of intermediates in the conversion of non-
edible lignocellulosic biomass into bio-based chemicals and fuels. At present, bio-furan …

Biorefineries, which utilize lignocellulosic biomass as renewable energy source and
sustainable carbon feedstock, are a promising solution to alleviate the excessive …

Electrochemical reduction of biomass‐derived 5‐hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) represents an
elegant route toward sustainable value‐added chemicals production that circumvents the …

Solvents define pivotal properties for chemical processing and chemical reactions, and can
be as game-changing as catalysts. A solvent can be the key to a good chemical process …

Because of depleting fossil-fuel reserves, together with the impacts of climate change,
alternative eco-friendly production of high-value chemicals and renewables is needed …

The conversion of biomass is a favorable alternative to the fossil energy route to solve the
energy crisis and environmental pollution. As one of the most versatile platform compounds …

As a safe and environmentally friendly selective hydrogenation method, catalytic transfer
hydrogenation (CTH) has aroused great interest in preparation of high-value-added …

Transformation of biomass to chemicals and fuels is a long-term goal in both science and
industry. However, high cost is one of the major obstacles to the industrialization of this …

Catalytic transfer hydrogenation/hydrogenolysis is economically and environmentally
benign synthetic strategies to valorize renewable compounds derived from biomass. Simple …

Photocatalysis has recently been highlighted as an environmentally friendly and energy-
saving method toward biomass conversion. In this review, recent advances in the …