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View article: Atomic-Scale Insights into Cu-Modified ZrO2 Catalysts: The Crucial Role of Surface Clusters in Phenol Carboxylation with CO2
Atomic-Scale Insights into Cu-Modified ZrO2 Catalysts: The Crucial Role of Surface Clusters in Phenol Carboxylation with CO2 Open
The catalytic performance of metal oxide materials is profoundly influenced by both chemical composition and surface morphology, particularly at high dopant loadings where metallic clusters can form. Here, we use density functional theory …
View article: Au/CaO as a highly active heterogeneous catalyst for aerobic oxidation of aliphatic alcohols in water-based mild conditions
Au/CaO as a highly active heterogeneous catalyst for aerobic oxidation of aliphatic alcohols in water-based mild conditions Open
The oxidation of alcohols to carboxylic acids is an important reaction in chemistry, which finds use in the production of pharmaceuticals, polymers, surfactants, cosmetics and textiles, to name a few. As an example, oxidation of 1,4-butane…
View article: Cover Feature: Investigating the Effect of Morphology on Nanoparticle Catalyst Reactivity: Example of Anthraquinone Hydrogenation (ChemCatChem 10/2025)
Cover Feature: Investigating the Effect of Morphology on Nanoparticle Catalyst Reactivity: Example of Anthraquinone Hydrogenation (ChemCatChem 10/2025) Open
View article: Investigating the Effect of Morphology on Nanoparticle Catalyst Reactivity: Example of Anthraquinone Hydrogenation
Investigating the Effect of Morphology on Nanoparticle Catalyst Reactivity: Example of Anthraquinone Hydrogenation Open
Nowadays, nanomaterials are central in modern technology, finding applications in a huge variety of scientific fields, such as catalysis. Besides their chemical nature, their morphology also appears to play a key role in catalytic processe…
View article: Evaluation and comparison of analytical methods for monitoring polymer depolymerization: application to poly(bisphenol A carbonate) methanolysis.
Evaluation and comparison of analytical methods for monitoring polymer depolymerization: application to poly(bisphenol A carbonate) methanolysis. Open
The enhancement of polymer depolymerization represents a significant challenge to reduce the environmental impact of plastic pollution and the utilization of raw materials. Recently, there has been a demand to optimize degradation analysis…
View article: Evaluation and comparison of analytical methods for monitoring polymer depolymerization: application to poly(bisphenol A carbonate) methanolysis.
Evaluation and comparison of analytical methods for monitoring polymer depolymerization: application to poly(bisphenol A carbonate) methanolysis. Open
The enhancement of polymer depolymerization represents a significant challenge to reduce the environmental impact of plastic pollution and the utilization of raw materials. Recently, there has been a demand to optimize degradation analysis…
View article: Ceria-Catalysed Production of Dimethyl Carbonate from Methanol and CO2: Effect of Using a Dehydrating Agent Combined with a Solid Cocatalyst
Ceria-Catalysed Production of Dimethyl Carbonate from Methanol and CO2: Effect of Using a Dehydrating Agent Combined with a Solid Cocatalyst Open
The direct synthesis of dimethyl carbonate (DMC) from CO2 and methanol over ceria-based catalysts, in the presence of a dehydrating agent shifting the thermodynamical equilibrium of the reaction, has received significant interest recently.…
View article: On the Mechanism of Acrylate and Propionate Silyl Esters Synthesis by Ruthenium-Catalyzed Coupling of CO2 with C2H4 in the Presence of Hydrosilanes: Combined Experimental and Computational Investigations
On the Mechanism of Acrylate and Propionate Silyl Esters Synthesis by Ruthenium-Catalyzed Coupling of CO2 with C2H4 in the Presence of Hydrosilanes: Combined Experimental and Computational Investigations Open
View article: Powder dosing within continuous manufacturing: A lean approach for gravimetric dosing configuration and equipment selection
Powder dosing within continuous manufacturing: A lean approach for gravimetric dosing configuration and equipment selection Open
This work presents a novel approach to select gravimetric dosing configurations for continuous unit operations in pharmaceutical processing. It optimizes material, time, and personnel use, and allows selections for configurations of materi…
View article: Unveiling the phenol direct carboxylation reaction mechanism at ZrO2 surface
Unveiling the phenol direct carboxylation reaction mechanism at ZrO2 surface Open
View article: Direct Synthesis of Dimethyl Carbonate from Methanol and CO2 over ZrO2 Catalysts Combined with a Dehydrating Agent and a Cocatalyst
Direct Synthesis of Dimethyl Carbonate from Methanol and CO2 over ZrO2 Catalysts Combined with a Dehydrating Agent and a Cocatalyst Open
Zirconia nanocrystals as catalysts for the direct synthesis of dimethyl carbonate (DMC) from methanol and carbon dioxide have received significant interest recently. In this paper, three zirconia-based catalysts presenting different monocl…
View article: Process-constrained batch Bayesian approaches for yield optimization in multi-reactor systems
Process-constrained batch Bayesian approaches for yield optimization in multi-reactor systems Open
View article: A Comparative Study on the Choice of the Support in the Elaboration of Photocatalysts for the Photooxidation of Benzyl Alcohol under Mild Conditions
A Comparative Study on the Choice of the Support in the Elaboration of Photocatalysts for the Photooxidation of Benzyl Alcohol under Mild Conditions Open
In the quest to combat global warming, traditional thermal chemistry processes are giving way to selective photocatalysis, an eco-friendly approach that operates under milder conditions, using benign solvents like water. Benzaldehyde, a ve…
View article: Upgrading the Density Functional Theory with Machine Learning for the Fast Prediction of Polyaromatic Reactivity at Bimetallic Catalysts
Upgrading the Density Functional Theory with Machine Learning for the Fast Prediction of Polyaromatic Reactivity at Bimetallic Catalysts Open
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View article: An automated workflow for the rapid increase of hydrolytic enzyme concentration for short- chain carboxylic acid production from lignocellulosic biomass
An automated workflow for the rapid increase of hydrolytic enzyme concentration for short- chain carboxylic acid production from lignocellulosic biomass Open
Background. Short-chain carboxylic acids are interesting building blocks that can be synthesized from biogenic residues with the so-called dark fermentation. One challenge though is the hydrolysis of lignocellulosic residues to make them a…
View article: Upgrading furfural to bio-fuels using supported molybdenum carbides: study of the support effect
Upgrading furfural to bio-fuels using supported molybdenum carbides: study of the support effect Open
Materials exhibiting different textural and surface properties (SiO 2 , TiO 2 , ZrO 2 and ZSM-5) were investigated as supports for Mo carbides in the upgrading of furfural (FF) in liquid phase to produce 2-methylfuran (2MF).
View article: Supported Gold Catalysts for Base-Free Furfural Oxidation: The State of the Art and Machine-Learning-Enabled Optimization
Supported Gold Catalysts for Base-Free Furfural Oxidation: The State of the Art and Machine-Learning-Enabled Optimization Open
Supported gold nanoparticles have proven to be highly effective catalysts for the base-free oxidation of furfural, a compound derived from biomass. Their small size enables a high surface-area-to-volume ratio, providing abundant active sit…
View article: Ni(0) <i>Ex‐</i>Phyllosilicates as Efficient and Stable Low Temperature CH<sub>4</sub> Dry Reforming Catalyst
Ni(0) <i>Ex‐</i>Phyllosilicates as Efficient and Stable Low Temperature CH<sub>4</sub> Dry Reforming Catalyst Open
This study explores the performances of nickel‐based materials for the dry reforming of methane (DRM), an important process for hydrogen and syngas productions. Ni nanoparticles are issued from porous phyllosilicate phase exolution under r…
View article: Bioglycerol-to-Propylene Routes: From Fundamental Catalysis to Process Design and Marketing
Bioglycerol-to-Propylene Routes: From Fundamental Catalysis to Process Design and Marketing Open
Bioglycerol-to-propylene (GTP) routes are undergoing major developments in terms of both fundamental catalysis and process design on the way to becoming a connecting bridge between the biorefinery and polyolefin industries. This review sta…
View article: High-Throughput Quantitative Screening of Glucose-Stimulated Insulin Secretion and Insulin Content Using Automated MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
High-Throughput Quantitative Screening of Glucose-Stimulated Insulin Secretion and Insulin Content Using Automated MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry Open
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a metabolic disorder characterized by loss of pancreatic β-cell function, decreased insulin secretion and increased insulin resistance, that affects more than 537 million people worldwide. Although several treatmen…
View article: High-throughput quantitative screening of glucose-stimulated insulin secretion and insulin content using automated MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry
High-throughput quantitative screening of glucose-stimulated insulin secretion and insulin content using automated MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry Open
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a metabolic disorder characterized by loss of pancreatic β- cell function, decreased insulin secretion and increased insulin resistance, that affects more than 400 million people worldwide. Although several treatme…
View article: Performance of Cu/ZnO Nanosheets on Electrospun Al2O3 Nanofibers in CO2 Catalytic Hydrogenation to Methanol and Dimethyl Ether
Performance of Cu/ZnO Nanosheets on Electrospun Al2O3 Nanofibers in CO2 Catalytic Hydrogenation to Methanol and Dimethyl Ether Open
The synthesis of methanol and dimethyl ether (DME) from carbon dioxide (CO2) and green hydrogen (H2) offers a sustainable pathway to convert CO2 emissions into value-added products. This heterogeneous catalytic reaction often uses copper (…
View article: Covalent organic framework derived synthesis of Ru embedded in carbon nitride for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions
Covalent organic framework derived synthesis of Ru embedded in carbon nitride for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions Open
Ru embedded in carbon nitride is prepared by pyrolysis of a COF with coordinated Ru II for highly efficient HER and OER.
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Permissions Request permissions Back cover J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023, 11, 19720 DOI: 10.1039/D3TA90198J This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. You can use material from this article in other publi…
View article: New insights in single-step hydrodeoxygenation of glycerol to propylene by coupling rational catalyst design with systematic analysis
New insights in single-step hydrodeoxygenation of glycerol to propylene by coupling rational catalyst design with systematic analysis Open
View article: Catalytic selective oxidation of isobutane in a decoupled redox-process
Catalytic selective oxidation of isobutane in a decoupled redox-process Open
View article: Selective Oxidation of Furfural at Room Temperature on a TiO2-Supported Ag Catalyst
Selective Oxidation of Furfural at Room Temperature on a TiO2-Supported Ag Catalyst Open
The catalytic performance of the Ag/TiO2 catalyst was evaluated in the oxidation of furfural (FF) to furoic acid (FA) in an alkaline aqueous solution under 15 bar of air in a batch reactor. The catalytic activity, yield, and stability of t…
View article: Strengthening the Connection between Science, Society and Environment to Develop Future French and European Bioeconomies: Cutting-Edge Research of VAALBIO Team at UCCS
Strengthening the Connection between Science, Society and Environment to Develop Future French and European Bioeconomies: Cutting-Edge Research of VAALBIO Team at UCCS Open
The development of the future French and European bioeconomies will involve developing new green chemical processes in which catalytic transformations are key. The VAALBIO team (valorization of alkanes and biomass) of the UCCS laboratory (…
View article: Composition and Preparation Method of Rhenium- and Tungsten-Containing Porous Ceramic Converters Influence on the Cumene Dehydrogenation to α-Methylstyrene Process Specific Features
Composition and Preparation Method of Rhenium- and Tungsten-Containing Porous Ceramic Converters Influence on the Cumene Dehydrogenation to α-Methylstyrene Process Specific Features Open
The latest research results on the specific features of the process of cumene dehydrogenation to α-methylstyrene (AMS) on the porous ceramic catalytic converters were presented. The influence of the method of formation of the mono- and bim…
View article: Method for producing an amine
Method for producing an amine Open
L'invention concerne un procédé de production d'une amine par réaction d'un alcool, d'un aldéhyde et/ou d'une cétone avec de l'hydrogène et un composé contenant de l'azote en présence d'un catalyseur au cobalt activé par l'argent et/ou le …