Furfural: a renewable and versatile platform molecule for the synthesis of chemicals and fuels
R. Mariscal, Pedro Maireles‐Torres, Manuel Ojeda, Irantzu Sádaba, M. López Granados
Abstract
The aim of this review is to discuss the most relevant chemical routes for converting furfural to chemicals and to biofuels and additives.
Topics & Concepts
FurfuralRenewable energyBiofuelChemistryOrganic chemistryBiochemical engineeringPulp and paper industryEnvironmental scienceWaste managementEngineeringCatalysisElectrical engineeringCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesBiofuel production and bioconversion