Meeting the world's growing energy demands while minimising emissions and the consequences of climate change is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. Novel catalysts for biomass conversion to biofuels could make an important contribution.
Biomass and waste valorisation exploiting plant-based materials such as cellulose is an excellent way to produce biofuels sustainably. In addition, it minimises the energy insecurity associated with diminishing fossil fuel reserves and geopolitical instability.
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