Catalytic Processes for The Valorization of Biomass Derived Molecules.

Highlights from the article: Among many, hydrogenation/hydrogenolysis [[8]] and transfer hydrogenolysis [[10]] of cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, C6-C3 polyols, furan derivatives and aromatic ethers represent a core technology of modern biorefineries. In particular, zeolite acid sites allow the decrease of oil viscosity as a consequence of the increase of the concentration of hydrocarbons, alcohols and aldehydes during the storage practice. 3 Espro C., Gumina B., Paone E., Mauriello F. Upgrading Lignocellulosic Biomasses: Hydrogenolysis of Platform Derived Molecules Promoted by Heterogeneous Pd-Fe Catalysts.