Platform Chemical: Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) II
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 December 2021) | Viewed by 14625
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Interests: nanostructured materials; heterogeneous catalysts; sustainable processes; mesoporous materials; green applications
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Interests: heterogeneous catalysis; metal nanoparticles; oxidation reactions; industrial processes; biomass valorization
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Dear Colleagues,
5-hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) is one of the most important platform chemicals in the bio-based renaissance. HMF can be obtained from fructose, sucrose, and glucose, as well as directly from cellulose, and it can be further transformed into a wide variety of high-performance products over heterogeneous, homogeneous, and enzymatic catalysts.
The aim of this Special Issue is to present a current overview of recent developments in the field of the still open challenges for both HMF production and HMF applications. Submissions are welcome, especially in (but not limited to) the following areas:
- Process development for both HMF production and HMF uses (biomass pretreatment, reaction conditions, etc.);
- The development of newly designed catalysts for both HMF production and applications (metals, alloys, acid base catalysts, promoters, additives, etc.);
- Non catalytic methods for HMF production and uses;
- Innovative reactor design (membrane reactors, microreactors, trickle-bed reactors, etc.);
- Mechanistic investigations.
All researchers working in the field are cordially invited to contribute original research papers to this Special Issue of Molecules. Reviews are also welcome.
Prof. Dr. Michela Signoretto
Dr. Federica Menegazzo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- HMF
- Biomass valorization
- Biorefinery
- Catalysis
- Renewables
- Lignocellulosic biomasses
- Platform chemicals
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