Conversion of Hemicellulose into Furfural Using Solid Acid Catalysts in [gamma]-Valerolactone

Hold the water: The hemicellulose fraction of lignocellulose can be converted into furfural in high yields (80%) using solid acid catalysts (H-mordenite) in a monophasic system with γ-valerolactone (GVL) as the solvent. Furfural degradation reactions are decreased significantly when the water concen...

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Published in:Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2013-01, Vol.52 (4), p.1270-1274
Main Authors: Gürbüz, Elif I, Gallo, Jean Marcel R, Alonso, David Martin, Wettstein, Stephanie G, Lim, Wee Y, Dumesic, James A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catalysis
Catalysts
Conversion
Degradation
Furfural
Lignocellulose
Solvents
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Summary:Hold the water: The hemicellulose fraction of lignocellulose can be converted into furfural in high yields (80%) using solid acid catalysts (H-mordenite) in a monophasic system with γ-valerolactone (GVL) as the solvent. Furfural degradation reactions are decreased significantly when the water concentration in GVL is minimized, thus resulting in high furfural yields.
ISSN:1433-7851
1521-3773
DOI:10.1002/anie.201207334