Biorenewable chemicals represent a promising avenue in the pursuit of sustainable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based products. Catalysis plays a pivotal role in this domain, facilitating the conversion of biomass feedstocks into valuable chemicals through processes such as hydrogenation, oxidation, and fermentation. Chemical engineers employ various catalytic systems and reaction engineering principles to optimize conversion pathways, selectivity, and yields. Advances in catalytic technologies, including heterogeneous and enzymatic catalysis, enable the efficient utilization of renewable resources while minimizing environmental impact. Integration of innovative reactor designs and process intensification techniques further enhances the viability and scalability of biorenewable chemical production. As a result, the intersection of catalysis, chemical engineering, and technology is driving the transition towards a more sustainable and resource-efficient chemical industry.
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Stanislaw Dzwigaj, Sorbonne University, France
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Serge Cosnier, Universie Grenoble Alpes, France
Title : Human nanomedicine: Catalysts for improving health in the clinic
Thomas J Webster, Interstellar Therapeutics, United States
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Alexander G Ramm, Kansas State University, United States
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Haibo Ge, Texas Tech University, United States
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Anne M Gaffney, University of South Carolina, United States
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Md Nurul Islam Siddique, University Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
Title : CO2 hydrogenation to methanol over Cu/TiO2 catalysts: The role of oxygen vacancies in CO2 activation
Ziyi Zhong, Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, China
Title : Highly rotationally excited N2 of N2O dissociation on Pd(110) surface
Zibo Zhao, Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, China