Perspective
Biofuels and hydrogen production: back to the Langmuir–Blodgett approach for large-scale structuration of Bi-based photoelectrodes
This perspective article highlights the good potentiality for the Langmuir Blodgett technique to produce massively BiVO4 based photoelectrodes for biomass valorization and hydrogen production in the context of Brazil's decarbonation.
Review Article
Improving plastic pyrolysis oil quality via an electrochemical process for polymer recycling: a review
In this review we discuss the application of electrochemical hydrogenation for pyrolysis oil upgrading, thus facilitating a circular polymer economy and low-carbon fuel production.
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Influence of the catalyst surface chemistry on the electrochemical self-coupling of biomass-derived benzaldehyde into hydrobenzoin
Modifying the surface of Cu2S nanoparticles with OAm significantly influenced the selectivity of the BZH reduction reaction. Bare Cu2S favored the production of BA, while OAm-capped Cu2S promoted HDB formation.
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A framework to estimate national biofuel potential by siting production facilities: a case study for canola sustainable aviation fuel in Canada
Canola-derived SAF can meet about 20% of the jet fuel consumption in Canada but requires incentives to spur domestic production. Increasing transportation connectivity can increase canola accessibility and reduce supply chain risk.
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Performance evaluation of a newly developed transition metal-doped HZSM-5 zeolite catalyst for single-step conversion of C1–C3 alcohols to fuel-range hydrocarbons
This study investigated the performance of metal-doped HZSM-5 catalysts in the conversion of low alcohols to hydrocarbons (LATH).
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Steady states and kinetic modelling of the acid-catalysed ethanolysis of glucose, cellulose, and corn cob to ethyl levulinate
Ethyl levulinate is a promising advanced biofuel and platform chemical that can be derived from lignocellulosic biomass by ethanolysis processes.
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Diesel production via standalone and co-hydrotreating of catalytic fast pyrolysis oil
High-quality sustainable diesel was produced by standalone and co-hydrotreating biomass-derived catalytic fast pyrolysis oil.
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Impact of lignin–carbohydrate complex (LCC) linkages on cellulose pyrolysis chemistry
The prevalence of covalent lignin–carbohydrate complex (LCC) bonds likely foster inter-moiety reaction pathways, marked by significant kinetic and thermochemical barriers in the intra-moiety cellulose decomposition within LCC.
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Microwave-assisted valorization of biodiesel byproduct glycerol to solketal over Musa acuminata peel waste derived solid acid catalyst: process optimization, kinetics, and thermodynamics
The massive quantity of glycerol produced due to the rapid expansion of biodiesel production requires its transformation into value-added products utilizing novel and sustainable methods.
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Efficient procedure for biodiesel synthesis from waste oil and t-butylation of resorcinol using a porous microtube polymer-based solid acid
A novel porous microtube polymer-based solid acid was synthesized via the polymerisation of naphthalene and sulfonation.
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Transesterification reaction of tristearin (TS) & glycerol mono stearate (GMS) over surface basified PAN fibrous solid catalyst
A unique process for transesterification at low temperatures using a novel functionalised polyacrylonitrile polymer mesh acting as a strong heterogeneous base in the production of biodiesel. A promising solution for energy minimisation and the sustainable use of waste fats and oils.
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