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such as methanol, ethanol and isopropanol. This is because with larger alcohol substrates, a more organic synthetic and preparative applicability is the main focus. Moreover, particularly full methanol AAD corresponding to aqueous-phase methanol reforming currently enjoys much attention due to its possible use in renewable energy stor- age. Hence, since 2013, several interesting systems have been developed for this specific reac- tion, and many important insights have been disclosed. This sets the stage for taking this chemistry even further to the next level towards industrial applicability. However, there is still lacking much research into the more subtle mechanism(s) and factors that are decisive for system efficiency and longevity. Furthermore, to date there has not been developed a reversible system for methanol AAD and CO2 hydrogenation, which is impera- tive to achieve in order to reach a level ready for application. In addition, even more active systems are required. At best, these systems should work without any sacrificial additives to afford more economically viable reactions. Acknowledgements This work was supported by a research grant (19049) from VILLUM FONDEN. Author details Martin Nielsen Address all correspondence to: marnie@kemi.dtu.dk Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark References [1] Olah GA. Towards oil independence through renewable methanol chemistry. Ange- wandte Chemie, International Edition. 2013;52(1):104-107. DOI: 10.1002/anie.201204995 [2] Charman HBJ. Hydride transfer reactions catalysed by metal complexes. Journal of the Chemical Society B: Physical Organic. 1967. pp. 629-632. DOI: 10.1039/j29670000629 [3] Dobson A, Robinson SD. Catalytic dehydrogenation of primary and secondary alcohols by Ru(OCOCF3)2(CO)(PPh3)2. Journal of Organometallic Chemistry. 1975;87(3):C52-C53. DOI: 10.1016/S0022-328X(00)88159-0 [4] Dobson A, Robinson SD. Complexes of the platinum metals. 7. Homogeneous ruthe- nium and osmium catalysts for the dehydrogenation of primary and secondary alcohols. Inorganic Chemistry. 1977;16(1):137-142. DOI: 10.1021/ic50167a029 Advanced Chemical Kinetics108