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Successful Design Project on the Synthesis of Glycerol Carbonate
After six weeks of dedicated and hard work under the supervision of Florian Lehmann and Bernd Rienhoff, this terms´ Design Project group has…
Neural Network-Based Tensor Completion: Advancing Predictions of Activity Coefficients and Beyond
Although existing tensor completion methods have progressed in predicting two- and three-dimensional data, they still struggle to capture nonlineariti
Catalytic processes for the selective hydrogenation of fats and oils: reevaluating a mature technology for feedstock diversification
The selective hydrogenation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and their derivatives to their monounsaturated counterparts is a critical catalytic
Hydroaminomethylation of methyl 10-undecenoate with integrated catalyst recycling via a thermomorphic multiphase system for the continuous production of renewable amines
In our latest study, we have achieved remarkable results that pave the way for sustainable and efficient chemical processes. We are thrilled to…
Primary amines from alkenes and carbonyl compounds: highly selective hydrogenation of oximes using a homogeneous Ru-catalyst
The efficient production of aliphatic primary amines is still a major challenge despite their production on a large scale. Particularly when consideri
Poster Prize for Justus Diekamp
Poster prize for Justus Diekamp
Nickel(BiPhePhos)-Catalyzed Hydrocyanation of Styrene—Highly Increased Catalytic Activity by Optimized Operational Procedures
Nitriles are versatile and highly desired chemical intermediates for a range of products. Their economic large-scale production requires highly effici
Biodiesel as a Sustainable Platform Chemical Enabled by Selective Partial Hydrogenation: Compounds Outplace Combustion?!
Natural plant oil derivatives such as biodiesels hold a big share of polyunsaturated components, which cause tremendous selectivity and activity issue
Polymer-Grade Bio-Monomers from Oleochemicals by Combining Homogeneous Catalysis and Selective Product Crystallization in an Integrated Process
The homogeneously catalyzed methoxycarbonylation of bio-based methyl 10-undecenoate (C11-DME) produces linear 1,12-dimethyl dodecanedioate…
