A supramolecular approach to the catalytic conversion of biomass. KU Leuven
Cellulose has the potential to supplement petroleum-derived hydrocarbons as a renewable feedstock for production of biofuels and chemicals. One of the key catalytic strategies in the biorefinery concept is the depolymerization of cellulose in order to obtain smaller molecules that can be selectively transformed to functional intermediates with fewer oxygenated groups, thereby creating a chemical bridge to existing petrochemical processes. ...