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Liu S, Jin Y, Huang S, Zhu Q, Shao S, Lam JCH. One-pot redox cascade paired electrosynthesis of gamma-butyrolactone from furoic acid. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1141. [PMID: 38326323 PMCID: PMC10850494 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45278-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
Abstract
The catalytic valorisation of biomass to afford synthetically useful small molecules is essential for sustainable biorefinery processes. Herein, we present a mild cascaded electrochemical protocol for converting furoic acid, a common biomass-derived feedstock, into a versatile platform chemical, gamma-butyrolactone. In the platinum(+)|nickel(-) electrode paired undivided cell, furoic acid is electrochemically oxidised with 84.2% selectivity to 2(5H)-furanone, the olefin of which is then hydrogenated to yield gamma-butyrolactone with 98.5% selectivity. The final gamma-butyrolactone yield is 69.1% with 38.3% Faradaic efficiency and 80.1% carbon balance when the reaction is performed with 100 mM furoic acid at 80 °C at +2.0 VAg/AgCl. Mechanistic investigation revealed the critical temperature and electrolyte pH conditions that maximise the production and protection of the key intermediate, furan radical, promoting its transition to 2(5H)-furanone rather than self-polymerising. The reaction is scalable, as 2.1 g of 98.1% pure gamma-butyrolactone is isolated through a simple solvent extraction.
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- Shengqin Liu
- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China.
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Wu Y, Wang L, Chen L, Li Y, Shen K. Morphology-Engineering Construction of Anti-Aggregated Co/N-Doped Hollow Carbon from Metal-Organic Frameworks for Efficient Biomass Upgrading. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207689. [PMID: 36843277 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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The controlled pyrolysis of metal/carbon-containing precursors is commonly used for fabricating multifunctional metal/carbon-based catalysts, nevertheless, the inevitable agglomeration of these precursors in pyrolysis is extremely negative for efficient catalysis. This study reports the first example of suppressing the interfacial fusion and agglomeration of metal/carbon-based catalyst in its pyrolysis-involved fabrication process by developing a facile morphology-engineering strategy. Metal-organic framework precursors are chosen as a proof of concept and five Co/N-doped hollow carbons with different morphologies (rhombic dodecahedron, cube, plate, interpenetration twin, and rod) are synthesized via the pyrolysis of their corresponding core-shell ZIF-8@ZIF-67 precursors. It is demonstrated that the interpenetration twin precursor shows the minimum interfacial contact of interparticles due to its partly-concave morphology with abundant facets, which endows it with the best resistibility from interfacial fusion and thus aggregation of interparticles during pyrolysis. Benefiting from its unique anti-aggregated structure with high specific surface area, abundant fully-exposed active sites, and good dispersibility, the resultant 36-facet Co/N-doped hollow carbon exhibit remarkably improved catalytic property for biomass upgrading as compared with its aggregated counterparts. This study highlights the crucial role of engineering morphology to prevent metal/carbon-containing precursors from detrimental agglomeration during pyrolysis, demonstrating a new approach to constructing anti-aggregated metal/carbon-based catalysts.
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- Yaohui Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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Adegoke KA, Maxakato NW. Electrocatalytic CO2 conversion on metal-organic frameworks derivative electrocatalysts. J CO2 UTIL 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2023.102412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Zhang X, Xu S, Li Q, Zhou G, Xia H. Recent advances in the conversion of furfural into bio-chemicals through chemo- and bio-catalysis. RSC Adv 2021; 11:27042-27058. [PMID: 35479988 PMCID: PMC9037638 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra04633k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Furfural is a promising renewable platform molecule derived from hemi-cellulose, which can be further converted to fossil fuel alternatives and valuable chemicals due to its highly functionalized molecular structure. This mini-review summarizes the recent progress in the chemo-catalytic and/or bio-catalytic conversion of furfural into high-value-added chemicals, including furfurylamine, C6 carboxylic acid, i.e., furandicarboxylic acid, furfural alcohol, aromatics, levulinic acid, maleic acid, succinic acid, furoic acid, and cyclopentanone, particularly the advances in the catalytic valorization of furfural into useful chemicals in the last few years. The possible reaction mechanisms for the conversion of furfural into bio-chemicals are summarized and discussed. The future prospective and challenges in the utilization of furfural through chemo- and bio-catalysis are also put forward for the further design and optimization of catalytic processes for the conversion of furfural.
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- Xu Zhang
- Engineering Research Center for Waste Oil Recovery Technology and Equipment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Technology and Business University Chongqing 400067 China +86-25-85428873 +86-25-85427635.,Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing 210037 China .,Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing 210037 China
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- School of Forestry, Anhui Agricultural University Hefei 230036 China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing 210037 China .,Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing 210037 China
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- Engineering Research Center for Waste Oil Recovery Technology and Equipment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Technology and Business University Chongqing 400067 China +86-25-85428873 +86-25-85427635
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing 210037 China .,Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing 210037 China
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Zhu J, Yin G. Catalytic Transformation of the Furfural Platform into Bifunctionalized Monomers for Polymer Synthesis. ACS Catal 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c01989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Jinlian Zhu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology), Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology), Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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Wu FH, Ren MJ, Wang M, Sun WB, Wu KL, Cheng YS, Yan Z. One-dimensional nitrogen doped porous carbon nano-array arranged by carbon nanotubes for electrochemical sensing ascorbic acid, dopamine and uric acid simultaneously. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:255601. [PMID: 33721849 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/abeeb4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this work, one-dimensional nitrogen doped porous carbon nano-arrays arranged by carbon nanotube (1D CNTs@NPC) were first constructed, using a coating technology at room temperature and followed by high temperature carbonization. It was expected that the resulting glassy carbon electrodes modified by 1D CNTs@NPC (CNTs@NPC/GCE) could express different electrochemical responses to ascorbic acid (AA), dopamine (DA), uric acid (UA), by virtue of the synergistic-improved effect between CNTs and NPC. Under the optimized conditions, there were excellent analytical parameters for CNTs@NPC/GCE to detect AA, DA and UA, i.e. a wide linear range of 40-2100μM for AA, 0.5-49μM for DA and 3-50μM for AA with low detection limits of 0.36μM, 0.02μmol l-1and 0.57μM respectively. Importantly, the proposed CNTs@NPC/GCE was efficiently applied to determine AA, DA and UA in some real samples with high stability, reproducibility and selectivity. This work will offer an efficient potential for diagnosing ascorbic acid, dopamine or uric acid-related diseases on clinical testing in future.
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- Fang-Hui Wu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243002, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243002, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243002, People's Republic of China
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- School of Mathematics and Physics, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243002, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243002, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243002, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, People's Republic of China
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Yeh JY, Li SC, Chen CH, Wu KCW, Li YP. Quantum Mechanical Calculations for Biomass Valorization over Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). Chem Asian J 2021; 16:1049-1056. [PMID: 33651485 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202001371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Metal-organic framework (MOF) in biomass valorization is a promising technology developed in recent decades. By tailoring both the metal nodes and organic ligands, MOFs exhibit multiple functionalities, which not only extend their applicability in biomass conversion but also increase the complexity of material designs. To address this issue, quantum mechanical simulations have been used to provide mechanistic insights into the catalysis of biomass-derived molecules, which could potentially facilitate the development of novel MOF-based materials for biomass valorization. The aim of this review is to survey recent quantum mechanical simulations on biomass reactions occurring in MOF catalysts, with the emphasis on the studies of the catalytic activity of active sites and the effects of organic ligand and porous structures on the kinetics. Moreover, different model systems and computational methods used for MOF simulations are also surveyed and discussed in this review.
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- Jyun-Yi Yeh
- International Graduate Program of Molecular Science and Technology (NTU-MST), National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan.,Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP), Academia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2 Academia Road, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- School of Engineering, Brown University, 184 Hope St, Providence, RI, 02912, United States
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- International Graduate Program of Molecular Science and Technology (NTU-MST), National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan.,Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP), Academia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2 Academia Road, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan.,Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan.,Center of Atomic Initiative for New Materials, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP), Academia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2 Academia Road, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan.,Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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An efficient nano-biocatalyst for lignocellulosic biomass hydrolysis: Xylanase immobilization on organically modified biogenic mesoporous silica nanoparticles. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 164:3462-3473. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.08.211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Martínez JJ, Páez LA, Gutiérrez LF, Pardo Cuervo OH, Rojas HA, Romanelli GP, Portilla J, Castillo J, Becerra D. Obtaining Protoanemonin through Selective Oxidation of D‐Fructose and 5‐(Hydroxymethyl)furfural in a Self‐catalysed Reaction. ASIAN J ORG CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ajoc.202000406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- José J. Martínez
- Escuela de Ciencias Química, Facultad de Ciencias Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia UPTC Avenida Central del Norte 39–115 150003 Tunja Colombia
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- Escuela de Ciencias Química, Facultad de Ciencias Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia UPTC Avenida Central del Norte 39–115 150003 Tunja Colombia
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- Escuela de Ciencias Química, Facultad de Ciencias Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia UPTC Avenida Central del Norte 39–115 150003 Tunja Colombia
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- Escuela de Ciencias Química, Facultad de Ciencias Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia UPTC Avenida Central del Norte 39–115 150003 Tunja Colombia
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- Escuela de Ciencias Química, Facultad de Ciencias Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia UPTC Avenida Central del Norte 39–115 150003 Tunja Colombia
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ciencias Aplicadas “Dr. Jorge J. Ronco” CINDECA, (CONICET-CCT La Plata, CIC, UNLP), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas Universidad Nacional de La Plata Calle 47 No 257 B1900AJK La Plata Argentina
- CISAV. Cátedra de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias y Forestales Universidad Nacional de La Plata Calles 60 y 119 s/n B1904AAN La Plata Argentina
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- Bioorganic Compounds Research Group, Department of Chemistry Universidad de los Andes Carrera 1 No. 18 A-10 111711 Bogotá Colombia
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- Escuela de Ciencias Química, Facultad de Ciencias Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia UPTC Avenida Central del Norte 39–115 150003 Tunja Colombia
- Bioorganic Compounds Research Group, Department of Chemistry Universidad de los Andes Carrera 1 No. 18 A-10 111711 Bogotá Colombia
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- Escuela de Ciencias Química, Facultad de Ciencias Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia UPTC Avenida Central del Norte 39–115 150003 Tunja Colombia
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Di Fidio N, Fulignati S, De Bari I, Antonetti C, Raspolli Galletti AM. Optimisation of glucose and levulinic acid production from the cellulose fraction of giant reed (Arundo donax L.) performed in the presence of ferric chloride under microwave heating. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 313:123650. [PMID: 32585455 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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A two-step exploitation of the giant reed cellulose to glucose and levulinic acid, after the complete removal of the hemicellulose fraction, was investigated using FeCl3 as catalyst. In the first step, the microwave-assisted hydrolysis of cellulose to glucose was optimised by response surface methodology analysis, considering the effect of temperature, reaction time and catalyst amount. Under the optimised reaction conditions, the glucose yield was 39.9 mol%. The cellulose-rich residue was also converted by enzymatic hydrolysis, achieving the glucose yield of 39.8 mol%. The exhausted residue deriving from the chemical hydrolysis was further converted to levulinic acid by microwave treatment at harsher reaction conditions. The maximum levulinic acid yield was 64.3 mol%. On the whole, this cascade approach ensured an extensive and sustainable exploitation of the C6 carbohydrates to glucose and levulinic acid, corresponding to about 70 mol% of glucan converted to these valuable bioproducts in the two steps.
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- Nicola Di Fidio
- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Via Giuseppe Moruzzi 13, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Via Giuseppe Moruzzi 13, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Laboratory for Processes and Technologies for Biorefineries and Green Chemistry, Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA), CR Trisaia, S.S. 106 Jonica, 75026 Rotondella (MT), Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Via Giuseppe Moruzzi 13, 56124 Pisa, Italy.
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Via Giuseppe Moruzzi 13, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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Konnerth H, Matsagar BM, Chen SS, Prechtl MH, Shieh FK, Wu KCW. Metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived catalysts for fine chemical production. Coord Chem Rev 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2020.213319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 228] [Impact Index Per Article: 57.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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