In this work some relevant processes for the preparation of liquid hydrocarbon fuels and fuel
additives from cellulose, hemicellulose and triglycerides derived platform molecules are …

Abstract Gamma-valerolactone (GVL), which is accessible from renewable lignocellulosic
biomass, has been identified as one of the most promising platforms for the sustainable …

Alkyl levulinates are biobased chemicals having a strong potential to be used in various
applications, substituting current chemicals produced from petro-chemical routes. Dedicated …

Biomass has emerged as a potential alternative feedstock to dwindling fossil fuel reserves.
Starting in the 1990s, extensive research has been directed towards the synthesis of useful …

The importance of ethyl levulinate (EL) as a fuel additive and a potential biomass-derived
platform molecule is noteworthy. EL is obtained from the esterification of levulinic acid (LA) …

Reaction pathways and kinetics governing the Ru-catalyzed hydrogenation of levulinic acid
(LA) in the aqueous phase to form γ-valerolactone (GVL) were considered in a packed bed …

The catalytic conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to aviation fuel is identified as a key
strategy to alleviate high operating costs and serious environmental pollution caused by …

The Guerbet condensation reaction is an alcohol coupling reaction that has been known for
more than a century. Because of the increasing availability of bio-based alcohol feedstock …

Ethyl levulinate is a diesel additive that has received special attention recently due to its
potential for production in large quantities from inexpensive feedstocks. Several processes …

Inedible, lignocellulosic biomass has been recognized as most promising renewable
resource for the production of high value bio-chemicals. The pretreated biomass or isolated …