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Valorization of Oceanic Waste Biomass: A Catalytic Perspective
Nishita Lucas1, Anjali A Athawale1, Chandrashekhar V Rode2
1Department of Chemistry, S.P. Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Chemical Record (New York, N.Y.)
|March 9, 2019
Summary
Marine biomass, like chitin and chitosan, offers sustainable solutions for waste utilization. This review highlights their catalytic potential for producing valuable fuels and chemicals, promoting a greener world.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology and Biomaterials
- Green Chemistry and Catalysis
Background:
- Sustainable waste utilization is crucial for environmental health.
- Marine biomass, particularly chitin/chitosan, remains underutilized compared to land biomass.
- Current applications focus on functional materials, overlooking catalytic potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the catalytic applications of chitin and chitosan.
- To explore their use as feedstock for fuels and chemicals.
- To highlight their role in heterogeneous catalysis for organic transformations.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on chitin/chitosan catalysis.
- Analysis of strategic methodologies for catalytic valorization.
- Discussion of organic transformations catalyzed by chitin/chitosan.
Main Results:
- Chitin and chitosan demonstrate effectiveness as heterogeneous catalysts.
- These biopolymers can be feedstock for valuable fuels and chemicals.
- Various catalytic organic transformations have been successfully achieved.
Conclusions:
- Chitin/chitosan offer a promising avenue for sustainable waste valorization.
- Their catalytic applications significantly broaden their scope and utility.
- Future research can enhance value addition, contributing to a sustainable future.
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