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View article: Insights into CO <sub>2</sub> Hydrogenation to DME: In Situ DRIFTS Study of Reaction over Cu/ZSM‐5 Catalyst
Insights into CO <sub>2</sub> Hydrogenation to DME: In Situ DRIFTS Study of Reaction over Cu/ZSM‐5 Catalyst Open
This study has employed in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) to generate mechanistic insights into CO 2 hydrogenation to dimethyl ether (DME) via methanol (MeOH) formation followed by dehydration. DR…
View article: Extraction and separation of rare earth elements from coal and coal fly ash: A review on fundamental understanding and on-going engineering advancements
Extraction and separation of rare earth elements from coal and coal fly ash: A review on fundamental understanding and on-going engineering advancements Open
Rare earth elements (REEs), a group of 15 lanthanides, have garnered widespread interest due to their application in batteries, lightweight alloys and medical equipment, amongst several other applications. Despite their growing demands, th…
View article: Can e-waste recycling provide a solution to the scarcity of rare earth metals? An overview of e-waste recycling methods
Can e-waste recycling provide a solution to the scarcity of rare earth metals? An overview of e-waste recycling methods Open
Recycling e-waste is seen as a sustainable alternative to compensate for the limited natural rare earth elements (REEs) resources and the difficulty of accessing these resources. Recycling facilitates the recovery of valuable products and …
View article: CO2 valorisation to methane on highly stable iron impregnated ceria-zirconia based 3D-printed catalyst
CO2 valorisation to methane on highly stable iron impregnated ceria-zirconia based 3D-printed catalyst Open
The catalytic activity of 3D-printed metal monoliths loaded with iron impregnated ceria-zirconia mixed-oxide support on CO2 conversion to methane was investigated between 300 and 500 °C under 1 bar and 20 bar pressure. The catalyst was cha…
View article: Evolution of functional group of lignocellulosic biomass and its delignified form during thermal conversion using synchrotron-based THz and laboratory-based in-situ DRIFT spectroscopy
Evolution of functional group of lignocellulosic biomass and its delignified form during thermal conversion using synchrotron-based THz and laboratory-based in-situ DRIFT spectroscopy Open
In the industry, platform chemicals are traditionally synthesized from non-renewable resources. In order to determine the ideal temperature range and associated emissions for the production of platform chemicals from biomass, which is a re…
View article: Thermochemical Conversion of Untreated and Pretreated Biomass for Efficient Production of Levoglucosenone and 5-Chloromethylfurfural in the Presence of an Acid Catalyst
Thermochemical Conversion of Untreated and Pretreated Biomass for Efficient Production of Levoglucosenone and 5-Chloromethylfurfural in the Presence of an Acid Catalyst Open
Levoglucosenone (LGO) and 5-chloromethyl furfural (5-CMF) are two bio-based platform chemicals with applications in medicines, green solvents, fuels, and the polymer industry. This study demonstrates the one-step thermochemical conversion …
View article: One-step peracetic acid pretreatment of hardwood and softwood biomass for platform chemicals production
One-step peracetic acid pretreatment of hardwood and softwood biomass for platform chemicals production Open
Lignocellulosic biomass is an attractive renewable resource to produce biofuel or platform chemicals. Efficient and cost-effective conversion systems of lignocellulosic biomass depend on their appropriate pretreatment processes. Alkali or …