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 …

Research attention is increasingly drawn on constructing a circular bioeconomy and
enhancing the value of material flows. Circular bioeconomy aims to achieve sustainable …

The transformation and use of the biomass are of fundamental energetic and ecological
interest. The general objective of this review is to provide an overview of biochar (a major …

This review addresses the use of biochar as a green and versatile catalyst support for
emerging high-end applications beyond soil remediation, including chemical synthesis and …

Food wastes are generated massively across global food supply chains. Conventional
treatments of food waste (eg, landfilling and incineration) cause environmental, economic …

Conversion of biomass waste to hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), a value-added platform
chemical, has captured great research interests driven by the economic and environmental …

Lignin is one of the most promising renewable sources for aromatic hydrocarbons, while
effective depolymerization towards its constituent monomers is a particular challenge …

The development of renewable energy resources is strongly urged to recoup the shortage of
fossil-based energy and its associated pollution issues. Energy production from …

Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and levulinic acid (LA), produced from lignocellulosic biomass,
can be catalytically upgraded to valuable chemicals and fuels. Lignocellulosic biomass has …

The present paper reviews recent advances on the direct synthesis of 5-
hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from different kinds of raw biomasses. In particular, in the paper …