The Applications of Heterogeneous Noble Metal Catalysts in Biomass Conversion
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomass Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2024 | Viewed by 1315
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The continuous growth of the population brings increasing pressure on energy and the environment. Using renewable biomass energy to produce high-value-added chemicals has become a key research field to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and achieve sustainable fuel and chemical production.
Due to the advantages of heterogeneous noble metal catalysts in selectivity and stability, it can achieve efficient REDOX conversion of organics under relatively mild conditions. With the support of the noble metal nanocluster synthesis technology, it is helpful to realize the specific exposure of the active sites on the heterogeneous noble metal catalysts and reduce the consumption of precious metals. It shows significant application advantages in the energy chemical industry and environmental protection.
Therefore, this Special Issue focuses on the biomass conversion of the heterogeneous noble metal catalysts. The biomass would cover sucrose, froctose, cellulose, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, furfural, etc. The biomass conversion reaction may include hydrogenation, oxidation, oxidative esterification, etc., on the supported noble metal catalysts. We hope to educate researchers, allowing them to better understand the application of noble metal catalysts and the previously unknown mechanism of biomass conversion, thereby promoting biomass conversion as a viable alternative to coal and petroleum.
Dr. Chao Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- heterogeneous catalysis
- biomass conversion
- nanocluster
- selective hydrogenation
- selective oxidation
