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Lignocellulosic Biomass Conversion into Ethylene Glycol Using Heterogeneous Catalysts: a Mini‐Review Review

Journal Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology
ISSN: 0268-2575
Output data Year: 2025, DOI: 10.1002/jctb.70052
Tags heterogeneous catalysts; cellulose; ethylene glycol; lignocellulose biomass; tungsten; nickel
Authors Konovalova Darya A. 1 , Koskin Anton P. 1 , Stepanenko Sergey A. 1 , Kukushkin Roman G. 1 , Lashchenko Daniil I. 1 , Yeletsky Petr M. 1 , Yakovlev Vadim A. 1
Affiliations
1 Federal Research Center Boreskov Institute of Catalysis SB RAS, Acad. Lavrentiev av., 5, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russian Federation

Funding (1)

1 Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation FWUR-2024-0038

Abstract: Ethylene glycol (EG) is known to be a large-tonnage industrial chemical produced mainly via energy-intensive processes from ethylene oxide generally obtained from petroleum feedstock. At the same time, lignocellulosic biomass represents a green and sustainable alternative to the fossil feedstocks for EG production. Beside the properly selected reaction conditions, the key point of success for this complex process is in the development of a suitable multifunctional catalyst ensuring necessary rates of the reactions. This mini-review article surveys recent achievements in the development of heterogeneous catalysts for the conversion of cellulose into green ethylene glycol – both extracted and in the composition of lignocellulose biomass. The literature review showed that utilization of W-based and Ni or Ru-based catalysts allows for achievement of promising ethylene glycol yields from lignocellulose biomass (∼ 40–60 wt. %). However, using real biomass feedstocks remains quite challenging and requires additional research as now only more than dozen reports present in the literature. In addition to summarizing current progress, this article outlines future research directions aimed at developing robust, low-cost, and scalable catalytic systems suitable for practical application. By promoting biomass-derived EG production, this work contributes to the advancement of sustainable chemical manufacturing, energy security, and rural biomass valorization – offering potential socioeconomic benefits through reduced dependence on fossil resources, lowered carbon footprint, and enhanced regional circular bioeconomies. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).
Cite: Konovalova D.A. , Koskin A.P. , Stepanenko S.A. , Kukushkin R.G. , Lashchenko D.I. , Yeletsky P.M. , Yakovlev V.A.
Lignocellulosic Biomass Conversion into Ethylene Glycol Using Heterogeneous Catalysts: a Mini‐Review
Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 2025. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.70052 WOS Scopus OpenAlex
Dates:
Submitted: Apr 14, 2025
Accepted: Jul 23, 2025
Published online: Aug 1, 2025
Identifiers:
Web of science: WOS:001559390500001
Scopus: 2-s2.0-105014211725
OpenAlex: W4413737709
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