Catalytic and electrocatalytic conversion of glucose into value-added chemicals

Biomass-derived carbohydrates (e.g., glucose) can be converted into value-added chemicals such as sorbitol (via hydrogenation) and/or gluconic and glucaric acids (via oxidation). Glucose conversion can be achieved through heterogeneous catalytic and electrocatalytic pathways. The former can allow their conversion under harsh conditions at the cost of high temperatures and pressures, while the latter can proceed more economically under milder conditions. In this review, we focus on the catalytic and electrocatalytic conversion of glucose into sor-bitol, gluconic acid, and glucaric acid with respect to catalyst type, conversion efficiency, target-product selectivity, and performance. The catalytic activities of various catalysts and electrocatalysts for the hydroge-nation and oxidation of glucose are evaluated and compared. This systematic review is expected to offer meaningful guidelines on the development of highly efficient catalytic platforms for the conversion of glucose into value-added chemicals based on hydrogenation and/or oxidation.

Automated summary

In this review, the conversion of biomass-derived carbohydrates, such as glucose, into value-added chemicals through heterogeneous catalytic and electrocatalytic pathways is discussed. The focus is on the conversion of glucose into sorbitol, gluconic acid, and glucaric acid, with emphasis on catalyst type, conversion efficiency, target-product selectivity, and performance. Various catalysts and electrocatalysts for the hydrogenation and oxidation of glucose are evaluated and compared. This systematic review is expected to provide meaningful guidelines for the development of highly efficient catalytic platforms for the conversion of glucose into value-added chemicals based on hydrogenation and/or oxidation.