Transformation of Sorbitol to Biofuels by Heterogeneous Catalysis: Chemical and Industrial Considerations Transformation du sorbitol en biocarburants par catalyse hétérogène : considérations chimiques et industrielles

Decreasing oil supplies and increasing energy demand provide incentives to find alternative fuels. First, the valorisation of edible crops for ethanol and biodiesel production led to first generation biofuels. Nowadays, research is focused on lignocellulosic biomass as a source of renewable carbo...

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Main Authors: Vilcocq L., Cabiac A., Especel C., Guillon E., Duprez D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2013-05-01
Series:Oil & Gas Science and Technology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.2516/ogst/2012073