Chemocatalytic conversion of cellulose: opportunities, advances and pitfalls

In recent years, cellulose conversion to useful fuels and chemicals has become a focal point in academic and industrial research. This contribution highlights opportunities for cellulose valorization, summarizes recent advances in its chemocatalytic conversion and discusses the future of the field in the economic context of the first quarter of the 21st century.

Publication year:2011

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Authors from:Higher Education