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Biochar-based catalyst converts biomass into valuable chemicals under mild conditions

Biochar-supported PdCo catalyst facilitates hydrogenation of bio-based furfural under mild conditions: the function of biochar support. / Credit: Yang Li, Siyi Pu, Wei Yan, Haoran Ming, Ying Wang, Jie Zhao, Chungang Min, Shouqing Liu & Changfu Zhuang

April 6, 2026

BY Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University

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