Polymers are ubiquitously present in our daily life because they can meet a wide range of
needs and fields of applications. This success, based on an irresponsible linear …

In the fast-developing time, the accumulation of waste materials is always in an uptrend due
to population increases and industrialization. This excessive accumulation in waste …

Large amounts of agri-food by-products, non-edible food, and waste are produced
throughout the supply chain from the initial production to the final consumption stages. The …

Fruit waste contains several bioactive components such as polyphenols, polysaccharides,
and numerous other phytochemicals, including pigments. Furthermore, new financial …

Aqueous‐phase conversion of glyceraldehyde to lactic acid was investigated over Nb2O5,
TiO2, ZrO2 and SnO2 in a fixed‐bed up‐flow reactor. Special attention was given to the …

Hierarchical zeolites containing tin were obtained, characterized and used in a reaction of
catalytic isomerization of dihydroxyacetone (DHA) to lactic acid and alkyl lactates. These …

1, 3-dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is an underrated bio-based synthon, with a broad range of
reactivities. It is produced for the revalorization of glycerol, a major side-product of the …

In this study, activated carbon-supported Sn and Zn oxide catalysts were prepared from
hydrolysis lignin and used for the conversion of model solutions of trioses, hexoses, and …

The current societal demand to replace polymers derived from petroleum with sustainable
bioplastics such as polylactic acid (PLA) has motivated industry to commercialize ever-larger …

In recent decades, a great deal of attention has been paid to the exploration of alternative
and sustainable resources to produce biofuels and valuable chemicals, with aims of …