Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Synthesis and Performance Evaluations of ZnCoS/ZnCdS with Twin Crystal Structure for Multifunctional Redox Photocatalysis in Energy Applications
Published on: July 25, 2025
Biomass-derived components to platform chemicals using heterogeneous redox catalysts: an overview
K V Athira1, N P Nimisha1, A Sakthivel1
1aInorganic Materials & Heterogeneous Catalysis Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, Central University of Kerala, Sabarmati Building, Tejaswini Hills, Kasaragod-671320, India. sakthivelcuk@cukerala.ac.in.
None:
The conversion of biomass-derived components into value-added chemicals, fuel additives, and related products offers a sustainable and efficient pathway to mitigate dependence on non-renewable fossil resources. In recent years, this research domain has received increasing scientific attention, driven by the innovation and application of diverse heterogeneous catalytic systems. This review summarises recent progress in biomass-derived components, such as levulinic acid, furfural, cinnamyl alcohol, cresol, eugenol, and hydroxymethylfurfural, which are converted into value-added chemicals using cutting-edge catalytic advancements. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of heterogeneous catalysts, including framework materials, such as zeolites, mesoporous materials, mixed-metal oxides derived from hydrotalcites, and perovskites, as well as metal catalysts (Ni, Ru, Cu) on various supports, and on their catalytic functionalities and potential contributions toward a greener, circular economy.
Related Concept Videos
Heterogeneous Catalysis
Catalysis
Catalysis
Reduction of Alkenes: Asymmetric Catalytic Hydrogenation
The metal catalyst used can be either heterogeneous or homogeneous. When hydrogenation of an alkene generates a chiral center, a pair of enantiomeric products is expected to form. However, an enantiomeric excess of one of the products can be facilitated using an enantioselective reaction or an...
Redox Equilibria: Overview
Bioplastics

![[(DPEPhos)(bcp)Cu]PF6: A General and Broadly Applicable Copper-Based Photoredox Catalyst](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcloudfront.jove.com%2FCDNSource%2Fteasers%2F59739.jpg&w=3840&q=50)