Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
The
SAPO-37-tetragonal
zirconia
composite
was
synergistically
stabilized
and
found
to
be
efficient
in
synthesizing
ethyl
levulinate
from
furfuryl
alcohol.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
The
excessive
use
of
fossil
fuels
has
significantly
increased
environmental
stress,
driving
the
need
for
green,
sustainable
biofuel
alternatives.
Innovations
in
photocatalysis
(PC),
electrocatalysis
(EC),
and
their
synergistic
approaches,
like
photothermal
catalysis
(PTC),
photo‐enzymatic
(PENC),
photoelectrocatalysis
(PEC),
offer
advanced
methods
biomass
conversion
into
biofuels,
surpassing
traditional
limitations.
However,
comprehensive
research
on
these
processes
is
still
lacking.
This
review
aims
to
systematically
analyze
recent
progress
catalytic
strategies
biomass‐to‐biofuel
conversion.
It
first
describes
characteristics,
types,
properties
biofuels.
Then,
it
explores
fundamental
mechanisms
PC,
EC,
combined
technologies.
chemical
pathways
involved
conversion—such
as
transesterification,
esterification,
hydrogenation,
decarboxylation,
bond
cleavage,
cyclization—are
examined.
Efficient
catalyst
design
specific
reactions
factors
influencing
efficiency
rates
are
also
discussed.
Additionally,
this
paper
assesses
impact
economic
benefits
green
technology
production,
offering
a
valuable
reference
energy
application.
addresses
challenges
deployment
production
suggests
future
directions,
aiming
provide
scientific
guidance
technical
support
development
vital
field.
In
summary,
underscores
importance
continued
innovation
promote
solutions.
Optimizing
the
production
process
of
high
value-added
chemicals
derived
from
renewable
biomass
holds
immense
promise
for
clean
energy
utilization
and
environmental
sustainability.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
The
conversion
of
cellulosic
biomass
into
fermentable
sugars
represents
a
pivotal
stage
in
the
environmentally
friendly
and
sustainable
production
clean
fuels
chemicals.
In
this
paper,
new
strategy
to
enhance
enzyme
performance
was
proposed.
This
can
achieve
pH-sensitive
recovery
cellulase
while
improving
catalytic
activity
stability
enzyme.
achieved
by
means
chemical
modification
cysteine
residue
(−SH)
carbohydrate-binding
domain
(CBD)
with
PEG-based
modifier
(Mal-PEG-FA).
It
shown
that
altered
conformation
cellulase,
which
significantly
improved
efficiency
CBD
enzyme,
turn
promoted
particular,
modified
molecular
weight
10
k
demonstrated
highest
level
activity,
an
increase
130.02%
comparison
native
cellulase.
Ultimately,
effective
aqueous
phase
system
accomplished
adjusting
pH
system.
After
five
cycles,
still
maintained
81.0%
its
initial
enzymatic
activity.
research
is
significant
strategic
importance
for
promotion
efficient
utilization.
Particle & Particle Systems Characterization,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 23, 2025
Abstract
This
study
centers
on
the
modification
of
montmorillonite
(MMT)
through
incorporation
pillaring
agents,
specifically
ceria
(CeO
2
)
and
zirconia
(ZrO
),
using
a
straightforward
synthesis
technique.
The
resulting
catalyst
is
thoroughly
characterized
by
employing
various
standard
spectroscopic
electron
microscopic
methods
to
verify
its
structural
compositional
integrity.
Moreover,
temperature‐programmed
desorption
(TPD)
utilized
assess
quantify
acidic
properties
catalyst.
modified
MMT
then
applied
in
ultrasonic‐assisted
one‐pot
novel
thiazolo[3,2‐
]pyrimidine‐6‐carboxylates.
approach
allowed
for
efficient
production
these
compounds,
which
are
subsequently
1
H
NMR,
13
C
High‐Resolution
Mass
Spectrometry
(HRMS)
confirm
their
structures.
Additionally,
elucidates
mechanistic
role
ultrasonication
enhancing
process,
highlighting
way
sonic
energy
improves
reactant
dispersion,
accelerates
reaction
rates,
facilitates
high‐yield
formation
target
heterocycles.