The utilization of solar irradiation to supply energy or to initiate chemical reactions is already
an established idea. If a wide-band gap semiconductor like titanium dioxide (TiO2) is …

This article critically reviews the literature on sulfated zirconia catalysts for variety of
important hydrocarbon and oxygenate reactions including ethylene dimerization …

Interest in green chemistry and clean processes has grown so much in recent years that
topics such as fluorous biphasic catalysis, metal organic frameworks, and process …

The properties and use of biodiesel as a renewable fuel as well as the problems associated
with its current production processes are outlined. A novel sustainable esterification process …

12-Tungstophosphoric acid (HPW) has been supported on three different carriers: a
commercial silica, a high surface area amorphous aluminosilicate (MSA), and an all-silica …

Using qualitative and quantitative models, including both short and long range effects,
progress has been made in understanding acidity in zeolites, but limitations that still exist in …

Biomass conversion is potentially important for producing renewable fuels and chemicals in
the future, and the nanoporous materials as acidic, basic, or metallic catalysts play important …

Photocatalytic oxidations (PCOs) of heptane, trichloroethylene (TCE), ethanol,
acetaldehyde, and toluene were carried out on sulfated TiO2 (SO42−/TiO2) and Degussa P …

Selective conversion of biomass derived carbohydrates into fine chemicals is of great
significance for the replacement of petroleum feedstocks and the reduction of environmental …

As one of the most influential scientists in the field of heterogeneous catalysis and materials
science, Prof. Avelino Corma has made significant contributions in many diverse fields …