Title : Sustainable catalysis of bioplatform molecules to biofuel additives and biobased chemicals
Abstract:
The upsurge in the demand of liquid fuel consumption and the diminishing fossil fuels to supply the global energy demand have attracted a worldwide mass of prospect scientists. This emerging research across the globe is driven by the rising shortage of fossil fuels, concerns regarding global warming and the increase in oil charges. Henceforth this challenging task can be addressed by replacing the non-renewable fossils by renewable biomass and inventing excellent sustainable technologies for production of biofuels biofuel additives and valuable chemicals from non-edible feedstock and judiciously selected bio-platforms, thus thereby building a base for future bio-based refineries. Future green and sustainable chemistry will rely on the creation of new product supply chains based on platform molecules derived from biomass. For the production of these molecules, it is very important to develop effective processes for adding value to these compounds through clean and efficient downstream chemistry. This can be achieved by developing catalytic systems which offers relevant possibility for sustainable production.
In the present talk, valorization of some selected bioplatform molecules over green and heterogeneous polyoxometalate based catalyst will be discussed. As a case study the development of one such catalyst and its application for synthesis of biofuel additives will be conversed.
Audience Takeaway:
- The diversity in possible transformations of bioplatform molecules to biofuels, biofuel additives and other value added products. Also, development of heterogeneous catalyst based on polyoxometalates towards highly product selective catalyst for industrial important reactions.
- The present talk will benefit the audience in knowing the current scenario of biomass valorization for synthesis of biofuel additives. The faculty will definitely can use this approach to expand their research for conversion of biobased materials to value added chemicals and also the development of catalytic materials will simplify or make a designer’s job more efficient.
