Energy transition towards a more sustainable society requires the efficient use of different renewable sources for production of fuels and chemicals. Non-edible biomass derivatives are by far the largest available carbon source that can be conveniently converted into multiple high-value products, minimizing CO emissions and offering a reliable alternative for the so-called energy transition. In this work, the recent advances on the photo(electro)chemical valorization of biomass residues are reviewed. It is an emerging field that combines solar energy with green carbon sources to promote specific reactions such as H evolution concomitantly with the selective oxidation of the organic species to yield valuable feedstocks. The current progress, challenges and prospects on the field are summarized along with key examples to show the influence of the selected photo(electro)catalyst, physicochemical parameters and biomass composition on the reaction mechanisms and product selectivity.

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光驱动将生物质衍生化合物转化为绿色燃料和化学品

向更可持续社会的能源转型需要有效利用不同的可再生能源来生产燃料和化学品。非食用生物质衍生物是迄今为止最大的可用碳源，可以方便地转化为多种高价值产品，最大限度地减少二氧化碳排放，并为所谓的能源转型提供可靠的替代方案。本文综述了生物质残留物光电化学增值的最新进展。这是一个新兴领域，将太阳能与绿色碳源相结合，促进特定反应，例如析氢，同时选择性氧化有机物质，从而产生有价值的原料。总结了该领域当前的进展、挑战和前景，并结合关键实例展示了所选光（电）催化剂、物理化学参数和生物质组成对反应机理和产物选择性的影响。