K. V. Athira, N. P. Nimisha and A. Sakthivel
Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance Article
Abstract
This article summarizes the catalytic valorization of biomass molecules by heterogeneous catalysts, including framework materials, hydrotalcite-, and perovskites- derived mixed oxides. It also discuss the structure–activity relationships.
Yanru Zhang, Ying Wang, Junfeng Xiang, Yanyan Wang, Longbo Zhang, Jun He, Chenglong Yu, Jia Guo, Jie Cui, Xing Tong, Ziwei Zhao, Tianbin Wu, Qingli Qian and Buxing Han
Chem. Sci., 2025,16, 23376-23384
Abstract
As a versatile carbon source, acetic anhydride may react with olefins and H2 to realize switchable synthesis of esters, aldehydes, or carboxylic acids with high yields and good regioselectivities.
Yuan Qin, Pei Cao, Virinder S. Parmar, Yonghong Liu, Chenghai Gao and Kai Liu
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 35825-35830
Abstract
Quantitative pyrrole protection was achieved through a self-driven pathway by the combinational assistance of solvent water and dissociative weak H+.
Munsuree Kalong, Atthapon Srifa, Sakhon Ratchahat, Wanida Koo-amornpattana, Yingyot Poo-arporn, Wanwisa Limphirat, Pongtanawat Khemthong, Suttichai Assabumrungrat, Keiichi Tomishige and Sibudjing Kawi
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 934-948
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Biorefining
Abstract
Continuous hydrogenolysis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-dimethylfuran is successfully developed and demonstrated using alumina-supported nickel–iron alloy catalysts with in situ observation of the structural transformation.
Xinluona Su, Tingting Xiao, Qihang Gong, Haiyang Cheng and Fengyu Zhao
Green Chem., 2025,27, 9846-9861
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2025 Green Chemistry Reviews
Abstract
This review highlights the utilization of bimetallic catalysts in the catalytic hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and summarizes metal–support interactions, including the electronic and steric effects, oxygen vacancies, and acidity.
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