Base Catalysis:

— Investigations of transesterification and alcohol coupling reactions

Gold Catalysis:

— Investigating CO, glycerol, ethanol and HMF oxidation in the vapor phase and aqueous phase over supported Au catalysts using X-ray absorption spectroscopy and steady-state isotopic transient kinetic analysis

Conversion of Biorenewable Resources:

— Converting renewable feedstocks to fuels and oxygenated fine chemicals using base and supported transition metal-based catalysts

Syngas to Alcohols:

— Production of alcohols from CO and H₂

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