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Title: Distributed processes for biomass conversion could aid UN Sustainable Development Goals

Journal Article · · Nature Catalysis
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Univ. of Oklahoma, Norman, OK (United States). Center for Interfacial Reaction Engineering; The University of Oklahoma, Norman
  2. Univ. of Oklahoma, Norman, OK (United States). Center for Interfacial Reaction Engineering
  3. Univ. of Oklahoma, Norman, OK (United States)

Catalysis can contribute in many ways to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Here, the opportunities arising through the interplay of biomass valorization and distributed production approaches are discussed.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Oklahoma, Norman, OK (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Chemical Sciences, Geosciences & Biosciences Division
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0018284
OSTI ID:
1781292
Journal Information:
Nature Catalysis, Journal Name: Nature Catalysis Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 1; ISSN 2520-1158
Publisher:
Springer NatureCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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