Challenges 2012, 3(2), 114-132; https://doi.org/10.3390/challe3020114
Continuous-Flow Processes in Heterogeneously Catalyzed Transformations of Biomass Derivatives into Fuels and Chemicals
Departamento de QuÃmica 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 / Revised: 19 June 2012 / Accepted: 11 July 2012 / Published: 12 July 2012
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Challenges in Chemical Processes)
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. View Full-TextKeywords:
flow chemistry; biomass; platform molecules; biofuels; biochemicals; heterogeneous catalysis
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Serrano-Ruiz, J.C.; Luque, R.; Campelo, J.M.; Romero, A.A. Continuous-Flow Processes in Heterogeneously Catalyzed Transformations of Biomass Derivatives into Fuels and Chemicals. Challenges 2012, 3, 114-132.
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