Sustainable conversion of biogenic citronellal to cis-p-menthane-3,8-diol via tailored Cr-doped sulfonated biochar catalyst

Key Points

• Cis-p-menthane-3,8-diol is produced sustainably from citronellal using a specific catalyst.
• The Cr-doped sulfonated biochar catalyst enhances conversion rates significantly.
• This method highlights a sustainable pathway for biogenic compound transformation.
• The study indicates improvements in catalyst design for improved efficiency and sustainability.