Pd/C promotes C–H bond activation and oxidation of p-hydroxybenzoate during hydrogenolysis of poplar [PDF]
Nature CommunicationsHydrogenolysis of lignin generates a portfolio of products, the yields of which are generally calculated using a subset of phenolic monomers that are dependent on the lignin composition, product distribution, and analytical technique.
Canan Sener +4 more
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CeO2 Promoted Ni/Al2O3 Catalyst for the Enhanced Hydrogenolysis of Glucose to 1,2-Propanediol Performance [PDF]
MoleculesThe selective hydrogenolysis of glucose into 1,2-propanediol (1,2-PG) constitutes a significant yet challenging transformation in biomass valorization, as it involves a highly coupled network of isomerization, C-C bond cleavage, and hydrogenation steps ...
Yu Jiang +5 more
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Selective Deoxygenation of Biomass Polyols into Diols [PDF]
MoleculesThe transition to a sustainable chemical industry necessitates efficient valorization of biomass, with polyols serving as versatile, renewable feedstocks. This comprehensive review, focusing on advancements within the last five years, critically analyzes
Juan Carlos Serrano-Ruiz
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Recent Progress in Polyolefin Plastic: Polyethylene and Polypropylene Transformation and Depolymerization Techniques [PDF]
MoleculesThis paper highlights the complexity and urgency of addressing plastic pollution, drawing attention to the environmental challenges posed by improperly discarded plastics.
Acácio Silva de Souza +6 more
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Insights on production mechanism and industrial applications of renewable propylene glycol
iScience, 2022 Summary: Propylene glycol is a ubiquitous sustainable chemical that have several industrial applications. It can be used as a non-toxic antifreeze, moisturizers, and in cosmetics products.
Jude A. Okolie
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Hydrogenolysis of Glycerol to Propylene Glycol: Energy, Tech-Economic, and Environmental Studies
Frontiers in Chemistry, 2022 Hydrogenolysis of glycerol to propylene glycol represents one of the most promising technologies for biomass conversion to chemicals. However, conventional hydrogenolysis processes are often carried out under harsh H2 pressures and temperatures, leading ...
Puhua Sun +12 more
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Bioengineering, 2023 The use of biomass-based glycerol to produce chemicals with high added value is of great significance for solving the problem of glycerol surplus and thus reducing the production cost of biodiesel.
Lan Ma, Huimin Liu, Dehua He
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Machine Learning Assisted Chemical Process Parameter Mapping on Lignin Hydrogenolysis
Energies, 2022 Lignin depolymerization has been studied for decades to produce carbon-neutral chemicals/biofuels and biopolymers. Among different chemical reaction pathways, catalytic hydrogenolysis favors reactions under relatively mild conditions, while its yield of ...
Yin Liu, Shuo Cheng, Jeffrey Scott Cross
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Study on thermodynamics of glycerol hydrogenolysis to high value-added diols [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2020 The thermodynamic process on hydrogenolysis of glycerol to high value-added diols was studied. The thermodynamic parameters of the main reaction equations were calculated, and the effects of temperature, pressure and molar ratio of hydrogen to glycerol ...
Liu Liping +3 more
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Green Energy & Environment, 2022 Here, we report a Ru/TS-1 catalyst for selective hydrogenolysis of guaiacol to benzene in the aqueous phase at conditions of 240 °C and 0.2 MPa H2, achieving a benzene yield of 86% with a hydrogenolysis rate of 103.1 mmol g−1 h−1.
Yingying Xin +6 more
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