Chemical Communications · 2014 · 31 citations · 25 references
Natural SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCatalysisWater TreatmentBiofuel ProductionBiomass ConversionBiomass ValorizationCatalytic Biomass ConversionLignocellulosic Biomass Conversion
The efficient conversion of biomass-derived glycolide into ethylene glycol over CuO in water was investigated. The reaction of glycolide was carried out with 25 mmol Zn and 6 mmol CuO with 25% water filling at 250 °C for 150 min, which yielded the desired ethylene glycol in 94% yield.
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Solar thermochemical production of hydrogen––a review
Aldo Steinfeld · Solar Energy · 2004 · 1.3K citations