Continuous Flow Upgrading of Selected C2–C6 Platform Chemicals Derived from Biomass
The ever increasing industrial production of commodity and specialty chemicals inexorably
depletes the finite primary fossil resources available on Earth. The forecast of population …
depletes the finite primary fossil resources available on Earth. The forecast of population …
A theory/experience description of support effects in carbon-supported catalysts
The support plays an important role for supported metal catalysts by positioning itself as a
macromolecular ligand, which conditions the nature of the active site and contributes …
macromolecular ligand, which conditions the nature of the active site and contributes …
Green synthesis of gamma-valerolactone (GVL) through hydrogenation of biomass-derived levulinic acid using non-noble metal catalysts: A critical review
The distinct physicochemical properties and renewable origin of gamma-valerolactone
(GVL) have provided opportunities for diversifying its applications, particularly as a green …
(GVL) have provided opportunities for diversifying its applications, particularly as a green …
Sustainable production of levulinic acid and its derivatives for fuel additives and chemicals: progress, challenges, and prospects
Levulinic acid (LA) is one of the most promising biomass-derived platform chemicals owing
to its wider convertibility to a large number of commodity chemicals. Numerous LA …
to its wider convertibility to a large number of commodity chemicals. Numerous LA …
Potential and challenges of zeolite chemistry in the catalytic conversion of biomass
Increasing demand for sustainable chemicals and fuels has pushed academia and industry
to search for alternative feedstocks replacing crude oil in traditional refineries. As a result, an …
to search for alternative feedstocks replacing crude oil in traditional refineries. As a result, an …
Heterogeneous catalytic transfer hydrogenation as an effective pathway in biomass upgrading
Reducing oxygen content in biomass-derived feedstocks via hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) is
a key step in their upgrading to fuels and valuable chemicals. Organic molecules, eg …
a key step in their upgrading to fuels and valuable chemicals. Organic molecules, eg …
Zeolite-supported metal catalysts for selective hydrodeoxygenation of biomass-derived platform molecules
Increasing demand for renewable chemicals and fuels has stimulated the search for
alternative feedstocks and is driving the ongoing transition to a more renewables-based …
alternative feedstocks and is driving the ongoing transition to a more renewables-based …
Improving hydrothermal stability of supported metal catalysts for biomass conversions: a review
Catalyst stability is one of the greatest challenges faced for the utilization of heterogeneous
catalysts in the development of biomass conversion to chemicals and fuels. As many …
catalysts in the development of biomass conversion to chemicals and fuels. As many …
Heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis for the hydrogenation of carboxylic acid derivatives: history, advances and future directions
The catalytic reduction of carboxylic acid derivatives has witnessed a rapid development in
recent years. These reactions, involving molecular hydrogen as the reducing agent, can be …
recent years. These reactions, involving molecular hydrogen as the reducing agent, can be …
Catalytic reactions of gamma-valerolactone: A platform to fuels and value-added chemicals
Abstract Gamma-valerolactone (GVL), which is accessible from renewable lignocellulosic
biomass, has been identified as one of the most promising platforms for the sustainable …
biomass, has been identified as one of the most promising platforms for the sustainable …