Microwaves provide alternative heating and allow process intensification due to their rapid,
volumetric, and selective nature. Recognizing the central role of multiphase reactors in …

The importance of ethyl levulinate (EL) as a fuel additive and a potential biomass-derived
platform molecule is noteworthy. EL is obtained from the esterification of levulinic acid (LA) …

The catalytic conversion of biomass-derived chemicals to value added products is currently
a topic of high importance, as it addresses the problems pertaining to both energy and the …

This perspective article reviews the evolution of research practices and challenges reported
in the literature for the use of ultrasound (US) and microwave (MW) in greener chemical …

5-(Chloromethyl) furfural (CMF) is a carbohydrate-derived platform molecule that is gaining
traction as a more practical alternative to 5-(hydroxymethyl) furfural (HMF). This perspective …

(Chloromethyl) furfural (CMF) is a disruptive innovation in the biorefinery. Chemically, it is at
least as versatile as the well‐known HMF but, unlike HMF, it is accessible in high yield …

Sustainability is vital in solving global societal problems. Still, it requires a holistic view by
considering renewable energy and carbon sources, recycling waste streams …

Microwaves (MWs) are a powerful technology for electrifying chemical processing and can
enable selective heating, which is impossible in conventional systems. This effect was …

Biorefineries are facilities that process biomass into fuels, power and value-added
chemicals and with the increasing population and depleting petroleum reserves they are fast …

Abstract The compound 5-(Chloromethyl) furfural (CMF) is a novel and versatile biobased
platform molecule, possessing numerous exceptional properties that position it as an …