Light-driven conversion of biomass-derived compounds into green fuels and chemicals
Energy transition towards a more sustainable society requires the efficient use of different renewable sources for production of fuels and chemicals. Non-edible biomass derivatives are by far the largest available carbon source that can be conveniently converted into multiple high-value products, mi...
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| Published in: | Journal of cleaner production Vol. 449; p. 141709 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier Ltd
10-04-2024
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| Summary: | Energy transition towards a more sustainable society requires the efficient use of different renewable sources for production of fuels and chemicals. Non-edible biomass derivatives are by far the largest available carbon source that can be conveniently converted into multiple high-value products, minimizing CO2 emissions and offering a reliable alternative for the so-called energy transition. In this work, the recent advances on the photo(electro)chemical valorization of biomass residues are reviewed. It is an emerging field that combines solar energy with green carbon sources to promote specific reactions such as H2 evolution concomitantly with the selective oxidation of the organic species to yield valuable feedstocks. The current progress, challenges and prospects on the field are summarized along with key examples to show the influence of the selected photo(electro)catalyst, physicochemical parameters and biomass composition on the reaction mechanisms and product selectivity.
•Advances on the photo(electro)conversion of biomass are thoroughly reviewed.•The photoconversion reactions are summarized according to the biomass composition.•Photoreforming pathways and product selectivity are discussed in detail.•The influence of the physicochemical parameters and catalyst composition is outlined.•Biomass-derived wastes are highlighted as sustainable substrates for green H2 production. |
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| ISSN: | 0959-6526 1879-1786 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.141709 |