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A DFT STUDY OF THE CATALYTIC HYDRODEOXYGENATION OF ANISOLE ON A RHODIUM CATALYST
(2018-05)
Heterogeneous catalysis is an integral part of chemical industry. Additionally, the surge in biomass research has necessitated a need for newer and effective catalysts to upgrade biomass and its constituents: - lignin, ...
Vapor-Phase Adsorptive Separation of Bio-Oil Components Using Activated Carbon
(2018-12)
Biofuels processes involve the upgrading of components produced by fractionation of cell wall biopolymers. However, the fractionation is not selective to high-value components, and separation is necessary. The use of ...
SELECTIVE CONVERSION OF UNSATURATED CARBOXYLIC ACIDS TO OLEFINS OR DIOLEFINS
(2018-05-12)
Biomass is composed of pentosans and hexosans that can be converted to γ-valerolactone (GVL) via an acid-catalyzed dehydration and metal-catalyzed hydrogenation reactions.16,17 Through acid catalysis, GVL can undergo ...
ENHANCEMENT OF ZEOLITE CATALYZED REACTIONS FROM WATER CLUSTERS AND BRONSTED SITE PROXIMITY
(2018)
Zeolites offer many benefits as a catalyst. The adjustable acid sites in zeolites and its well-defined pore structure allows for a fine-tuning of the catalytic performance. The activity and selectivity of several reactions ...