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Algal biomass-based zero-waste biorefinery for producing optically pure (R)-γ-valerolactone and carbonaceous electrodes applicable for energy storage devices

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Graphene oxide framework-confined Ru (Ru@GOF) as recyclable catalyst for hydrogenation of levulinic acid into γ-valerolactone with formic acid

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