Directed Synthesis of Bio-based Cresol Using Magnetic NiFe2O4@Biochar Catalyst

Key Points

• Cresol production increases significantly with the magnetic ni-fe2o4@biochar catalyst, surpassing previous methods.
• Specific measurements indicate that the new catalyst yields cresol at a rate of 85% efficiency during synthesis.
• Analysis applies directed synthesis methods focusing on bio-based resources and their catalytic efficiency.
• This approach may enable more sustainable chemical production while minimizing reliance on fossil resources.