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Challenges 2012, 3(2), 114-132; doi:10.3390/challe3020114

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Continuous-Flow Processes in Heterogeneously Catalyzed Transformations of Biomass Derivatives into Fuels and Chemicals

Juan Carlos Serrano-Ruiz* , Rafael Luque, Juan Manual Campelo and Antonio A. Romero

Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidad de Córdoba, Campus de Excelencia Internacional Agroalimentario CeiA3, Edificio Marie Curie (C-3), Ctra Nnal IV-A, Km 396, Córdoba E-14014, Spain

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Received: 11 May 2012; in revised form: 19 June 2012 / Accepted: 11 July 2012 / Published: 12 July 2012

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Challenges in Chemical Processes)

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Abstract: Continuous flow chemical processes offer several advantages as compared to batch chemistries. These are particularly relevant in the case of heterogeneously catalyzed transformations of biomass-derived platform molecules into valuable chemicals and fuels. This work is aimed to provide an overview of key continuous flow processes developed to date dealing with a series of transformations of platform chemicals including alcohols, furanics, organic acids and polyols using a wide range of heterogeneous catalysts based on supported metals, solid acids and bifunctional (metal + acidic) materials.

Keywords: flow chemistry; biomass; platform molecules; biofuels; biochemicals; heterogeneous catalysis

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