Single-atom catalysts for the upgrading of biomass-derived molecules: an overview of their preparation, properties and applications
Sancler C. Vasconcelos, Lucas Marchini, Carolina G. S. Lima, Vinicius G. C. Madriaga, Ricardo Silva Ribeiro, Vinicius Rossa, Luanne Ester Monteiro Ferreira, Fernando de Carvalho da Silva, Vı́tor F. Ferreira, Fábio B. Passos, Rajender S. Varma, Márcio W. Paixão, Thiago M. Lima
Abstract
Developing more efficient and greener catalytic strategies for upgrading biomass to value-added chemicals and fuels is crucial for a more sustainable future. Recently, single-atom catalysts have played an important role in this mission.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisBiomass (ecology)Atom (system on chip)Atom economyNanotechnologyMoleculeChemistryBiomass fuelsMaterials scienceCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryChemical engineeringComputer scienceEngineeringBiologyAgronomyEmbedded systemCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion