Vegetable biomass is generated from CO2 and H2O using sunlight as the energy source,
producing O2 as a subproduct. The primary products formed are C6-and C5-sugars that …

This work reviews the use of terpenes available from renewable resources in the fine
chemicals industry. Different products and processes are discussed. Transformations of …

Synthesis of fine and specialty chemicals involving heterogeneous catalysts is discussed
according to the type of reactions (eg, hydrogenation, oxidation, isomerization, etc.) for …

A series of high density renewable fuels has been synthesized through selective
dimerization of α-pinene, camphene, limonene, and crude turpentine using the …

The effects of halogenation of polystyrene sulfonic acid resins on acidic and catalytic
properties have been evaluated. Four polystyrene-co-divinylbenzene sulfonic acid resins …

A family of mesoporous SBA-15 supported H 3 PW 12 O 40 (HPW) catalysts were
synthesized by wet-impregnation and compared with fumed silica analogues for the …

Publisher Summary This chapter discusses catalysis by clay minerals, including their use as
catalyst supports. In most petrochemical processing, such as cracking, solid catalysts were …

Limited information is available on the isomerization of α-pinene proceeding on zeolites and
related desilicated materials. We wish therefore to report on the title reaction proceeding …

The book provides insight into the working of clays and clay minerals in speeding up a
variety of organic reactions. Clay minerals are known to have a large propensity for taking …

The production and use of terpene-based fuels represents a renewable source of energy in
the transportation sector, especially in the aviation sector. The literature on the conversion of …