In the past three decades, many studies on the production of biofuels and other chemicals
have been conducted using renewable sources such as lignocellulosic biomass …

The present fossil fuel-based energy sector has led to significant industrial growth. On the
other hand, the dependence on fossil fuels leads to adverse impact on the environment …

In homogeneous catalysis, the main emphasis on improving catalyst performance (rate,
yield and selectivity) is directed towards manipulation of the ligands. The steric and …

The biorefinery concept is considered as one of the research cornerstones in the last years
and as the best option to transform the different biomass systems into value-added products …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are a family of biodegradable intracellular polyesters that a
number of Eubacteria and Archaea can accumulate for energy and carbon storage. Most of …

Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a key intermediate obtainable from various cellulosic
(biomass) derivatives, but it must be converted to other chemicals such as 2, 5 …

More than a century long research and development on utilization of lignocellulosic biomass
for biofuels and biomaterials are still in its formative years and the main reason for this is the …

Bioeconomy has been presented as an alternative for sustainable development. Public
policies and national bioeconomy programs have reserved an essential role for …

With increasing population worldwide and the consumption of greenhouse gases (GHGs)
emitting limited fossil fuel resources, the indispensable need of seeking sustainable energy …

Research into the production of biodegradable polymers has been driven by vision for the
most part from changes in policy, in Europe and America. These policies have their origins …