The catalytic conversion of biomass and derivatives to chemicals has been the subject of
intense research efforts during the past decade resulting in a 20% annual increase in the …

This Critical Review provides an overview of the recent developments in the synthesis and
characterization of bimetallic nanoparticles. Initially the review follows a materials science …

Develo** novel and efficient catalysts is always an important theme for heterogeneous
catalysis from fundamental and applied research points of view. In the past, carbon materials …

Oxidation is a key reaction in organic synthesis and will likely play a significant role in the
development of value-added chemicals from biomass. The application of heterogeneous …

Due to its three hydroxyl groups, glycerol is a potential starting material for various high
value fine chemicals such as dihydroxyacetone, tartronic acid and mesoxalic acid. The …

Homogenously dispersed copper on layered solid base (Cu0. 4/Mg5. 6Al2O8. 6-CP, with
80.1% dispersion of copper) was synthesized via thermal decomposition of the as …

This critical review aims to update the recent development in the selective oxidation of
organic compounds by gold catalysis, highlighting the progress in the last three years …

5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) was quantitatively oxidized to 2, 5-furandicarboxylic acid
(FDCA) at 100° C under 40 bar air in moderately basic aqueous solution in the presence of …

Over the past decades, research efforts are being devoted into utilizing the biomass waste
as a major source of green energy to maintain the economic, environmental, and social …

An increase in glycerol production is expected because of the increasing use of fuel
additives such as methyl esters. This increase can enhance the importance of glycerol as a …