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Catalytic applications of layered double hydroxides in biomass valorisation

Song, Yang; Beaumont, Simon; Zhang, Xingguang; Wilson, Karen; Lee, Adam F.

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Authors

Yang Song

Xingguang Zhang

Karen Wilson

Adam F. Lee



Abstract

Catalysis has a rich history of facilitating energy-efficient, selective molecular transformations and contributes to 90% of current chemical manufacturing processes. In a postpetroleum era, catalysis will be pivotal in overcoming the scientific and engineering barriers to economically feasible processes for bioderived feedstocks to fuels and chemicals. Biomass comprises highly functional oxygenated molecules whose valorisation requires catalysts with tunable acid–base and redox properties which are able to affect selective transformations of carbonyl, alcohol and carboxylic acid functions. Layered double hydroxides of the general formula [M2+(1-x).M3+x(OH)2]x+.[An-x/n.zH2O]x− are attractive catalysts for biomass conversion owing to their tunable composition and structure. This opinion discusses recent developments in the application of layered double hydroxides for biomass valorisation.

Citation

Song, Y., Beaumont, S., Zhang, X., Wilson, K., & Lee, A. F. (2020). Catalytic applications of layered double hydroxides in biomass valorisation. Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 22, 29-38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cogsc.2019.11.005

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Nov 27, 2019
Online Publication Date Dec 7, 2019
Publication Date Apr 30, 2020
Deposit Date Jan 2, 2020
Publicly Available Date Dec 7, 2020
Journal Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry
Electronic ISSN 2452-2236
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 22
Pages 29-38
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cogsc.2019.11.005
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1280782

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