Upgrading lignocellulosic ketones to Jet fuel precursors by aldol condensation is the key
step for the synthesis of high-grade bio-Jet fuels. State-of-art works are confined in pure …

This review article discusses the applications of zirconia as a catalyst to promote various
organic reactions and transformations. The article is subdivided into four main parts: 1) …

A direct alkaline hydrothermal method was used to synthesize mono-and bimetallic Ni and
Cu on mesoporous silica (m-SiO2) as catalysts for the hydrogenation of furfural (FAL) to …

The integration of metal oxide nanomaterials with mesoporous silica is a promising
approach to exploiting the advantages of both types of materials. Traditional synthesis …

Herein, furfural, which is a lignocellulose-derived platform chemical, was converted into a
bio-jet fuel precursor via aldol condensation with 2-butanone using strontium (Sr) and …

Furfural is an industrial renewable platform chemical, which can be converted to useful
furanics such as α-angelica lactone, carboxylic acids such as levulinic acid and valeric acid …

A series of Zr-Cs/SiO2 catalysts were synthesized using a simple impregnation method to
trigger the vapor aldol condensation of methyl acetate with formaldehyde. The effects of …

The dispersion of active sites plays an imperative role in the promotion of catalytic
performance on methyl acrylate synthesis via direct vaporous aldol condensation. Herein, a …

Layered double oxides are widely employed in catalyzing the aldol condensation for
producing biofuels, but its selectivity and stability need to be further improved. Herein, a …

Fructose is a vital ketose in the production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural platform molecules.
Herein, Zr-doped hexagonal mesoporous silica was prepared over in situ co-assembly (Zr-x …