 This paper provides an overview of the current state of cellulosic ethanol technology, focusing on chemicals and materials with a TRL of at least 8. These include chemicals such as acetic acid, fraffarol, levulinic acid, and xylosmonoma, as well as materials such as activated carbon, ion exchange resins, and zeolites. This article was authored by Oscar Rosolis Calderon and Valdeer Ehrens.