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Yuting Zhu
Bio: Yuting Zhu is an academic researcher from Chinese Academy of Sciences. The author has contributed to research in topics: Catalysis & Knoevenagel condensation. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 39 citations.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the application of lignin-derived catalyst for green organic synthesis over latest two decades and aims to present a renewable alternative for conventional catalyst for future industry application.
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01 May 2020
TL;DR: This up-to-date survey provides a comprehensive information of the recent advances of processing and valorization of cellulose, lignin and lignocellulose in ionic liquids, and accelerates the development and utilization of the renewable plant biomass resources.
Abstract: Cellulose, lignin and lignocellulose are important bioresources in the nature. Their effective and environmentally friendly utilization not only reduces dependence on fossil resources but also protects the environment. Recently, a class of novel eco-friendly solvents, ionic liquids, is employed to dissolve and process these bioresources. In this mini-review, we summarized the recent advances of processing and valorization of cellulose, lignin and lignocellulose in ionic liquids. It is expected that this up-to-date survey provides a comprehensive information of this field, and accelerates the development and utilization of the renewable plant biomass resources.
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TL;DR: A review on the state-of-the-art catalytic transformation of lignocellulosic biomass into value-added chemicals and fuels can be found in this paper .
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TL;DR: Renewable and sustainable thermosets with thermo-mechanical properties that are equivalent to, or better than, those of petroleum-derived commercial incumbents are desirable to mitigate environment degradation as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Renewable and sustainable thermosets with thermo-mechanical properties that are equivalent to, or better than, those of petroleum-derived commercial incumbents are desirable to mitigate environment...
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TL;DR: In this article , a sustainable heterogeneous photocatalyst, derived from hydrolysis lignin, has been developed, showing an excellent reactivity toward generating H2O2 directly from seawater under air.
Abstract: The development of smart and sustainable photocatalysts is in high priority for the synthesis of H2O2 because the global demand for H2O2 is sharply rising. Currently, the global market share for H2O2 is around 4 billion US$ and is expected to grow by about 5.2 billion US$ by 2026. Traditional synthesis of H2O2 via the anthraquinone method is associated with the generation of substantial chemical waste as well as the requirement of a high energy input. In this respect, the oxidative transformation of pure water is a sustainable solution to meet the global demand. In fact, several photocatalysts have been developed to achieve this chemistry. However, 97% of the water on our planet is seawater, and it contains 3.0-5.0% of salts. The presence of salts in water deactivates the existing photocatalysts, and therefore, the existing photocatalysts have rarely shown reactivity toward seawater. Considering this, a sustainable heterogeneous photocatalyst, derived from hydrolysis lignin, has been developed, showing an excellent reactivity toward generating H2O2 directly from seawater under air. In fact, in the presence of this catalyst, we have been able to achieve 4085 μM of H2O2. Expediently, the catalyst has shown longer durability and can be recycled more than five times to generate H2O2 from seawater. Finally, full characterizations of this smart photocatalyst and a detailed mechanism have been proposed on the basis of the experimental evidence and multiscale/level calculations.
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TL;DR: Kraft lignin (KL) and castor oil (CO) were used as polyols in the synthesis of bio-based polyurethanes (PUs) in the absence of both solvents and catalysts at room temperature with simultaneous film formation.
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