scholarly journals Recent Advances in Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1113
Author(s):  
Hanyu Cong ◽  
Haibo Yuan ◽  
Zekun Tao ◽  
Hanlin Bao ◽  
Zheming Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Terephthalic Acid ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Catalytic Conversion ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Biodegradable Polyesters ◽  
Fuels And Chemicals ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Furandicarboxylic Acid

Converting biomass into high value-added compounds has attracted great attention for solving fossil fuel consumption and global warming. 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) has been considered as a versatile biomass-derived building block that can be used to synthesize a variety of sustainable fuels and chemicals. Among these derivatives, 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is a desirable alternative to petroleum-derived terephthalic acid for the synthesis of biodegradable polyesters. Herein, to fully understand the current development of the catalytic conversion of biomass to FDCA, a comprehensive review of the catalytic conversion of cellulose biomass to HMF and the oxidation of HMF to FDCA is presented. Moreover, future research directions and general trends of using biomass for FDCA production are also proposed.

scholarly journals Catalytic Conversion of Glycerol into Hydrogen and Value-Added Chemicals: Recent Research Advances

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1455
Author(s):  
Yulin Hu ◽  
Quan He ◽  
Chunbao Xu
Keyword(s):  
Heterogeneous Catalysts ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Catalytic Conversion ◽  
H2 Production ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Waste Cooking Oils ◽  
Fuels And Chemicals ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Cooking Oils

In recent decades, the use of biomass as alternative resources to produce renewable and sustainable biofuels such as biodiesel has gained attention given the situation of the progressive exhaustion of easily accessible fossil fuels, increasing environmental concerns, and a dramatically growing global population. The conventional transesterification of edible, nonedible, or waste cooking oils to produce biodiesel is always accompanied by the formation of glycerol as the by-product. Undeniably, it is essential to economically use this by-product to produce a range of valuable fuels and chemicals to ensure the sustainability of the transesterification process. Therefore, recently, glycerol has been used as a feedstock for the production of value-added H2 and chemicals. In this review, the recent advances in the catalytic conversion of glycerol to H2 and high-value chemicals are thoroughly discussed. Specifically, the activity, stability, and recyclability of the catalysts used in the steam reforming of glycerol for H2 production are covered. In addition, the behavior and performance of heterogeneous catalysts in terms of the roles of active metal and support toward the formation of acrolein, lactic acid, 1,3-propanediol, and 1,2-propanediol from glycerol are reviewed. Recommendations for future research and main conclusions are provided. Overall, this review offers guidance and directions for the sufficient and economical utilization of glycerol to generate fuels and high value chemicals, which will ultimately benefit industry, environment, and economy.

Developing Management from Islamic Perspectives (MIP) as a Formal Academic Discipline

2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-69
Author(s):  
Shamas-Ur-Rehman Toor
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
International Consortium ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Scholarly Attention

Management from Islamic Perspectives (MIP) is an emerging field that has begun to attract scholarly attention. However, the research undertaken so far has been rather fragmented and lack a clear agenda. This paper presents a literature review of the field and the areas of current focus. Although the field has a huge growth potential, I argue that it faces several challenges and problems as it develops further. I outline these potential pitfalls, suggest how to develop MIP as a formal discipline, and explain how to integrate it within real-life business practices. The article closes with a call for research to be conducted in a more organized fashion through an international consortium of researchers as well as recommendations for future research directions.

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