Sequel to the future challenges identified in the energy indicators, the exploration of algae-
biomass resources increasingly becoming an issue of interest. Algae-derived oils are …

Photocatalytic decomposition of water for hydrogen production using semiconductor
photocatalysts in visible light is considered one of the most promising environmentally …

In recent years, studies focusing on the conversion of renewable lignin-derived oxygenates
(LDOs) have emphasized their potential as alternatives to fossil-based products. However …

Biodiesel is a promising renewable fuel, which may help to limit our dependence on fossil
fuels. However, the presence of contaminants in biodiesel can affect the Cu speciation of the …

As a clean and efficient means to reduce the viscosity of heavy oil, microwave has broad
research prospects in the field of heavy oil upgrading. For the microwave-assisted heavy oil …

Cyclohexanone is significant chemical reagent for organic synthesis, so it is key to design
and prepare a highly active and environmentally friendly catalyst for the conversion of …

In situ characterization has become indispensable technique in the heterogeneous catalyst
development because it provides insights into the composition and fundamental nature of …

Recently various supported bimetallic catalysts have been employed as effective catalysts
for γ-valerolactone (GVL) production from levulinic acid or its esters. However, previous …

Through a deoxygenation reaction, fatty acid-containing biomass resources including palm
fruit, palm kernels, and soybeans can be converted into green diesel (bio-hydrocarbon). In …

Cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone are the key ingredients for the synthesis of caprolactam
and adipic acid. They are obtained by direct or indirect conversion through phenol …