Catalytic Processes from Biomass-Derived Hexoses and Pentoses: A Recent Literature Overview

Biomass is a plentiful renewable source of energy, food, feed and chemicals. It fixes about 1⁻2% of the solar energy received by the Earth through photosynthesis in both terrestrial and aquatic plants like macro- and microalgae. As fossil resources deplete, biomass appears a good complemen...

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Main Authors: Jesús Esteban, Pedro Yustos, Miguel Ladero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Catalysts
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/8/12/637