Nature is a master engineer. From the bones of the tiniest bird to the sophisticated
bioproduction of a spider's web, the works of nature are an enigma to the scientific mind. In …

Nowadays, biomass is an interesting raw material for chemical industry, and the valorisation
of its derivatives becomes in a sustainable alternative against to the depletion of fossil …

Different solid sulfonic titania-based catalysts were investigated for the hydrothermal
dehydration of fructose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF). The catalytic behavior of the …

La biomasa lignocelulósica es una materia prima renovable que ayudará a reducir la
dependencia de las materias primas fósiles. Para poder aprovechar la biomasa es …

Sulfonic and propylsulfonic silica-based catalysts were synthesized, characterized and
tested in the acetalization of glycerol (G) by a sustainable, solvent-free and fast procedure …

Currently, many research projects are focused on the conversion of renewable raw materials
into chemicals and fuels. Lignocellulosic biomass is a raw material used for the production …

The selective reduction of benzaldehyde to benzyl alcohol (a pivotal model reaction for the
low-temperature stabilization of bio-oil) was meticulously investigated. This study delved into …

An integrated method coupling of heterogeneous and biological catalysis has proven
effective for producing biopolymers using lignocellulosic urban solid waste as feedstock …

The valorization of the biomass is, nowadays, considered an eco-sustainable approach for
the production of biofuels and added-value platform molecules. This research will focus on …

Catalysis is one of the most important aspects of green chemistry which deals with the
design of chemical products and processes which limits the use and production of …