Functionalized nanomaterials for biomass conversion

The valorization of the biomass is, nowadays, considered an eco-sustainable approach for the productionof biofuels and added-value platform molecules. This research will focus on different types of functionalizedsilica or titania based materials applied both to the synthesis of added-value products (in particularGVL, HMF and pentandiols) and to the biodiesel production and its additives. As concern the nanomaterials,silica or titania materials were functionalized, by using several approaches, with organic (acid)frameworks or inorganic (Pd, Au, Ti) catalytic functions depending on the organic reaction in which theywere applied. According to the principle of the circular chemistry, special attention was paid to the sustainabilityof the chemical processes, green working conditions, heterogeneous catalysis and use ofwastes.