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Title

Photorefinery of Biomass and Plastics to Renewable Chemicals using Heterogeneous Catalysts.

Authors

Feng, Shixiang; Nguyen, Phuc T. T.; Ma, Xinbin; Yan, Ning

Abstract

The photocatalytic conversion of biomass and plastic waste provides opportunities for sustainable fuel and chemical production. Heterogeneous photocatalysts, typically composed of semiconductors with distinctive redox properties in their conduction band (CB) and valence band (VB), facilitate both the oxidative and reductive valorization of organic feedstocks. This article provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the photorefinery of biomass and plastics from the perspective of the redox properties of photocatalysts. We explore the roles of the VB and CB in enhancing the value‐added conversion of biomass and plastics via various pathways. Our aim is to bridge the gap between photocatalytic mechanisms and renewable carbon feedstock valorization, inspiring further development in photocatalytic refinery of biomass and plastics.

Subjects

RENEWABLE natural resources; CONDUCTION bands; VALENCE bands; HETEROGENEOUS catalysts; BIOMASS conversion

Publication

Angewandte Chemie, 2024, Vol 136, Issue 37, p1

ISSN

0044-8249

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1002/ange.202408504

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