Catalytic conversion of biomass and platform molecules to high value-added chemicals

<p indent="0mm">With the rapid consumption of traditional fossil energy (oil, coal, natural gas, etc.), energy crisis and environmental pollution have gained increasing attention, and it is urgent to develop and use renewable resources to replace petroleum-based resources. Lignocellulosic biomass has attracted extensive attention due to its wide sources, low price, environmental friendliness and renewability. Catalytic conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into high value-added chemicals or fuels is of great significance to alleviate energy shortage and improve the ecological environment in China. This paper reviews and summarizes the research progress of catalytic conversion of biomass and platform molecules of our group in recent years, including the one-pot conversion of cellulose to ethanol fuel, selective hydrogenation of levulinic acid/γ-valerolactone, selective reduction/amination of furfural/5-hydroxymethylfurfural and other reactions. We will clarify the challenges of the selective catalytic converison of biomass, analyze the key scientific problems, and prospect the directional and efficient catalytic conversion and utilization of biomass, in order to provide guides for relevant researchers.