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Selective hydrogenation of biomass-derived molecules catalyzed by metals is in high demand, but is challenging due to complex reaction pathways. Furfural (FF) is a highly effective chemical produced by processing agricultural and woodworking waste and used to produce furfuryl alcohol (FA), furan, 2-methylfuran, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, etc. Furfuryl alcohol is used in the production of acid-resistant polymer concrete, fiberglass, paint and varnish materials (as a film-forming agent), as well as to create variou...

Levulinic acid (LA) obtained by processing of plant biomass is used to synthesize many important compounds, among which is gamma-valerolactone (GVL) - a platform chemical. At present, bifunctional catalysts based on inorganic supports are the most widespread in the reaction of selective hydrogenation of LA to GVL. Polymers can serve as promising alternative to inorganic supports. In the framework of the presented study, the series of amorphous aromatic polymers was synthesized using different monomers: phenanthren...

A new biocatalyst based on glucose oxidase immobilized on Fe3O4 magnetite nanoparticles modified with chitosan and sodium tripolyphosphate was synthesized. Magnetite nanoparticles were obtained by mixing solutions of FeCl2 and FeCl3 with ammonia while heating to a temperature of 65 ?C. To stabilize the nanoparticles and ensure the presence of amino groups on their surface, chitosan and sodium tripolyphosphate were sequentially deposited on magnetite. Immobilization of glucose oxidase on the support was carried out...