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Cover Picture: Catalyst and Process Design for the Continuous Manufacture of Rare Sugar Alcohols by Epimerization–Hydrogenation of Aldoses (ChemSusChem 24/2016)
Author(s) -
Lari Giacomo M.,
Gröninger Olivier G.,
Li Qiang,
Mondelli Cecilia,
López Núria,
PérezRamírez Javier
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
chemsuschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.412
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1864-564X
pISSN - 1864-5631
DOI - 10.1002/cssc.201601669
Subject(s) - catalysis , sugar , epimer , process (computing) , selectivity , chemistry , polymer science , process engineering , organic chemistry , computer science , engineering , operating system
The Cover picture shows a samba singer and dancer shouting “Azúcar!” (Spanish for sugar) and was inspired by the two‐step conversion of common carbohydrates into rare sugar alcohols. The scene symbolizes the core message of the manuscript; the importance of studying the transformation at both catalyst and process levels. The development of suitable epimerization and hydrogenation catalysts, embodied by the maracas, proved insufficient to ensure high efficiency, in the same way as musical instruments offer limited entertainment alone. A process is needed, depicted by the performer, the design and operating conditions of which are tuned to maximize selectivity to the desired products. More details can be found in the Full Paper by Lari et al. on page 3407 in Issue 24, 2016 (DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201600755).