Issue 5, 2011
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Catalysis Science & Technology

Chemocatalytic conversion of cellulose: opportunities, advances and pitfalls

Jan A. Geboers,a   Stijn Van de Vyver,a   Roselinde Ooms,a   Beau Op de Beeck,a   Pierre A. Jacobsa  and  Bert F. Sels*a  

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a Centre for Surface Science and Catalysis, Catholic University of Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 23, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium
E-mail: Bert.Sels@biw.kuleuven.be
Fax: (+32) 1632 1998
Tel: (+32) 1632 1593

Abstract

In recent years, cellulose conversion to useful fuels and chemicals has become a focal point in academic and industrial research. This contribution highlights opportunities for cellulose valorization, summarizes recent advances in its chemocatalytic conversion and discusses the future of the field in the economic context of the first quarter of the 21st century.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1CY00093D
Article type
Perspective
Submitted
15 Mar 2011
Accepted
29 Apr 2011
First published
30 Jun 2011

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2011,1, 714-726

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Chemocatalytic conversion of cellulose: opportunities, advances and pitfalls

J. A. Geboers, S. Van de Vyver, R. Ooms, B. Op de Beeck, P. A. Jacobs and B. F. Sels, Catal. Sci. Technol., 2011, 1, 714 DOI: 10.1039/C1CY00093D

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