14 Heterogeneous catalysis applied to the conversion of biogenic substances, platform molecules and oils

The conversion of substrates derived from biomass, or oils, under heterogeneous conditions is discussed, considering their reduction, oxidation or hydroprocessing. The use of water as solvent and oxygen as oxidant together with the use of mixed oxides as catalysts have been reported for the oxidative cleavage of monounsaturated FAs for a selective and efficient carboxylic acid production from triglycerides. Conversion of polyols (C5 and C6) have been also discussed.