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Review of catalytic systems and thermodynamics for the Guerbet condensation reaction and challenges for biomass valorization

Dries Gabriëls, Willinton Y. Hernández, Bert F. Sels, Pascal Van Der Voort, An Verberckmoes

Catalysis Science & Technology · 2015 · 294 citations · 124 references

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This review deals with homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic processes for the Guerbet condensation, as well as discusses biomass sources, thermodynamics and technological considerations.

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