Chemocatalytic production of sorbitol from cellulose <i>via</i> sustainable chemistry – a tutorial review
Yingqiao Zhou, Richard L. Smith, Xinhua Qi
Abstract
This work aims to review the latest progress in chemocatalytic production of sorbitol from cellulose with emphasis on sustainable chemistry.
Topics & Concepts
SorbitolCelluloseChemistryGreen chemistryProduction (economics)Work (physics)Organic chemistryPolymer scienceChemical engineeringEngineeringCatalysisIonic liquidMechanical engineeringEconomicsMacroeconomicsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionEnzyme Catalysis and Immobilization