Issue 8, 2016

Zeolite-catalysed C–C bond forming reactions for biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals

Abstract

Biomass conversion to fuels requires elimination of oxygenated functionalities along with formation of C–C bonds to help keeping the largest possible amount of carbon in the fuel range (e.g. C7–C15). Acidic zeolites are particularly effective in catalysing C–C bond forming reactions from molecules containing oxygenated functionalities such as carbonyl, carboxylic, and hydroxide groups, including acylation, ketonization, and alkylation. The nature of the active sites and possible reaction mechanisms for these reactions are discussed in this mini-review.

Graphical abstract: Zeolite-catalysed C–C bond forming reactions for biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals

Article information

Article type
Minireview
Submitted
26 dez 2015
Accepted
08 mar 2016
First published
09 mar 2016

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2016,6, 2543-2559

Zeolite-catalysed C–C bond forming reactions for biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals

D. E. Resasco, B. Wang and S. Crossley, Catal. Sci. Technol., 2016, 6, 2543 DOI: 10.1039/C5CY02271A

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