5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a very important versatile platform compound derived from
renewable biomass. The functionalized molecule with an aldehyde group, a hydroxyl group …

This appraisal provides an up-to-date overview of the existent renewable, biomass-derived,
and more sustainable alternatives to conventional oil-based plastics, namely, high-market …

Lignocellulosic biomass is the most abundant organic carbon source and has received a
great deal of interest as renewable and sustainable feedstock for the production of potential …

The effective upgrading of renewable resources into high value-added chemicals is of great
significance to achieve sustainable economic development as well as the practical …

Upgrading biomass-derived platforms to functionalized aromatics by a tandem Diels–Alder
(DA) cycloaddition–aromatization strategy has attracted broad attention. However, three …

Thermoplastic elastomers based on polyesters/carbonates have the potential to maximize
recyclability, degradability and renewable resource use. However, they often underperform …

Methylbenzenes are among the most important organic chemicals today and, among them,
p‐xylene deserves particular attention because of its production volume and its application …

In this Review, all known chemical methods for the conversion of renewable resources into
benzenoid aromatics are summarized. The raw materials that were taken into consideration …

Rapid development in the area of cellulose biomass conversion to furanic platform
chemicals has led to expectations of their valuable practical use. Impressive research …

The Diels–Alder (DA) reaction of furans is a versatile tool in synthetic organic chemistry and
in the production of sustainable building blocks and smart materials. Numerous …