Issue 37, 2016

Rational control of nano-scale metal-catalysts for biomass conversion

Abstract

Nano-scale metal particles have huge potential due to their wide range of diverse catalytic applications. Recently, they have found numerous applications in the field of biomass conversion. The proposed contribution is aimed at providing a brief account of remarkable recent findings and advances in the design of metal-based nanocatalysts for biomass valorization. We have discussed the rational control of the size, shape, composition and surface properties of nano-scale metal catalysts. Following that, the interplay between various structural parameters and the catalytic properties in the transformation of cellulose, chitin, lignin and lipids has been critically discussed.

Graphical abstract: Rational control of nano-scale metal-catalysts for biomass conversion

Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
13 Jan 2016
Accepted
14 Mar 2016
First published
14 Mar 2016

Chem. Commun., 2016,52, 6210-6224

Rational control of nano-scale metal-catalysts for biomass conversion

Y. Wang, S. De and N. Yan, Chem. Commun., 2016, 52, 6210 DOI: 10.1039/C6CC00336B

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