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Cao X, Ding Y, Chen D, Ye W, Yang W, Sun L. Cluster-Level Heterostructure of PMo 12/Cu for Efficient and Selective Electrocatalytic Hydrogenation of High-Concentration 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:25125-25136. [PMID: 39110104 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c08205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2024]
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Electrochemical hydrogenation of aldehyde molecules, exemplified by 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), offers a sustainable approach for synthesizing higher value-added alcohols. However, severe coupling side reactions impede its practical implementation at high concentrations. In this work, a cluster-level heterostructure of a PMo12/Cu catalyst is synthesized by loading Keggin-type phosphomolybdic acid (H3PMo12O40, PMo12) onto Cu nanowires. The catalyst exhibits high selectivity in electrocatalytic hydrogenation (ECH) of HMF to 2,5-bishydroxymethylfuran (BHMF) under an unprecedentedly high substrate concentration of 1.0 M. Under -0.3 V (vs RHE) with 1.0 M HMF, PMo12/Cu shows a Faradaic efficiency as high as 98% with an excellent productivity of 4.35 mmol cm-2 h-1 toward BHMF, much higher than those on the pristine Cu nanowires. Mechanism studies and density functional theory calculations demonstrate that the heterostructural interface of PMo12/Cu serves as an active reaction center for the ECH. The unique electronic properties and geometric structure promote the dissociative reduction of water molecules to generate H* and reduce HMF with a decreased reaction energy barrier, which is responsible for exceptional reactivity and selectivity.
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- Xing Cao
- Institute of Natural Sciences, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, 310024 Zhejiang Province, China
- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030 Zhejiang Province, China
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- Institute of Natural Sciences, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, 310024 Zhejiang Province, China
- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030 Zhejiang Province, China
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- Institute of Natural Sciences, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, 310024 Zhejiang Province, China
- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030 Zhejiang Province, China
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- Institute of Natural Sciences, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, 310024 Zhejiang Province, China
- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030 Zhejiang Province, China
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- Institute of Natural Sciences, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, 310024 Zhejiang Province, China
- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030 Zhejiang Province, China
- Division of Solar Energy Conversion and Catalysis at Westlake University, Zhejiang Baima Lake Laboratory Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, 310000 Zhejiang Province, China
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- Institute of Natural Sciences, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, 310024 Zhejiang Province, China
- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030 Zhejiang Province, China
- Division of Solar Energy Conversion and Catalysis at Westlake University, Zhejiang Baima Lake Laboratory Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, 310000 Zhejiang Province, China
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Feng S, Nguyen PTT, Ma X, Yan N. Photorefinery of Biomass and Plastics to Renewable Chemicals using Heterogeneous Catalysts. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202408504. [PMID: 38884612 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202408504] [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: 05/05/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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The photocatalytic conversion of biomass and plastic waste provides opportunities for sustainable fuel and chemical production. Heterogeneous photocatalysts, typically composed of semiconductors with distinctive redox properties in their conduction band (CB) and valence band (VB), facilitate both the oxidative and reductive valorization of organic feedstocks. This article provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the photorefinery of biomass and plastics from the perspective of the redox properties of photocatalysts. We explore the roles of the VB and CB in enhancing the value-added conversion of biomass and plastics via various pathways. Our aim is to bridge the gap between photocatalytic mechanisms and renewable carbon feedstock valorization, inspiring further development in photocatalytic refinery of biomass and plastics.
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- Shixiang Feng
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, China
- Centre for Hydrogen Innovations, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117580, Singapore
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Jiang J, Queneau Y, Popowycz F. The Use of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) in Multi-Component Hantzsch Dihydropyridine Synthesis. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301782. [PMID: 38506252 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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The renewable 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) has gained a wide interest from the chemistry community as a valuable biobased platform opening the way to many applications. Despite an impressive number of publications reporting either its preparation or its functionalization, its direct use in fine chemistry, and especially in multi-component reaction (MCR), is less reported. Here, we report a complete study of the use of 5-HMF in the Hantzsch dihydropyridines synthesis. The strategy was applied to a scope of β-dicarbonyl molecules (including β-ketoesters and 1,3-diketones) in a 3-component procedure leading to a series of symmetrical 1,4-dihydropyridines derived from 5-HMF in excellent yields. The study was extended to the 4-component protocol using one equivalent of a β-ketoester and one equivalent of 5,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione (dimedone), which efficiently provided the corresponding unsymmetrical dihydropyridines.
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- Jingjing Jiang
- INSA Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, CPE, UMR 5246, ICBMS, 1 rue Victor Grignard, F-69621, Villeurbanne Cedex
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- INSA Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, CPE, UMR 5246, ICBMS, 1 rue Victor Grignard, F-69621, Villeurbanne Cedex
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- INSA Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, CPE, UMR 5246, ICBMS, 1 rue Victor Grignard, F-69621, Villeurbanne Cedex
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Sosa LF, de Souza PM, Rafael RA, Marceau E, Briois V, Toniolo FS, Noronha FB, Dumeignil F, Paul S. Upgrading furfural to bio-fuels using supported molybdenum carbides: study of the support effect. RSC Adv 2024; 14:26920-26932. [PMID: 39193305 PMCID: PMC11347982 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra04256e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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Materials exhibiting different textural and surface properties (SiO2, TiO2, ZrO2 and ZSM-5) were investigated as supports for Mo carbides in the upgrading of furfural (FF) in liquid phase to produce 2-methylfuran (2MF). The state of the catalysts after carburization, passivation, and reactivation under a hydrogen atmosphere was investigated by XAS analysis. The effect of the supports was observed in the first step of the reaction, i.e., the hydrogenation of FF to furfuryl acid and related to Lewis acidic and basic sites. The nature of the supports was also relevant to the final state of the Mo carbides after carburization, passivation, and reactivation. The comparison of the materials showed that Mo2C/SiO2 was the least decarburized catalyst after reactivation, and the most active in converting furfural, while the Mo2C/TiO2 system presented smaller carbide particles after carburization and more disorganized particles after reactivation. Mo carbide supported on SiO2 and on TiO2 were found to be suitable catalysts for producing a mixture containing 2-methylfuran and C10 compounds with potential application as biofuel.
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- Leticia F Sosa
- Chemical Engineering Program of COPPE/UFRJ, Federal University of Rio Janeiro P. O. Box 68502 Rio de Janeiro CEP 21941-972 Brazil
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Artois, UMR 8181 - UCCS - Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide F-59000 Lille France
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Artois, UMR 8181 - UCCS - Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide F-59000 Lille France
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Artois, UMR 8181 - UCCS - Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide F-59000 Lille France
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- Synchrotron SOLEIL, L'Orme des Merisiers Saint-Aubin, BP 48 91192 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex France
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- Chemical Engineering Program of COPPE/UFRJ, Federal University of Rio Janeiro P. O. Box 68502 Rio de Janeiro CEP 21941-972 Brazil
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Artois, UMR 8181 - UCCS - Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide F-59000 Lille France
- National Institute of Technology, Catalysis, Biocatalysis and Chemical Processes Division Av. Venezuela 82 Rio de Janeiro 20081-312 RJ Brazil
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Artois, UMR 8181 - UCCS - Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide F-59000 Lille France
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Artois, UMR 8181 - UCCS - Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide F-59000 Lille France
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Yue Z, Sun LL, Wen JL, Yao SQ, Sun SN, Cao XF. Simultaneous production of furfural, lignin and cellulose-rich residue from Eucalyptus urophylla × E. grandis by ChCl/1,2-propanediol/MIBK biphasic system pretreatment. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 275:133522. [PMID: 38945325 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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A facile biphasic system composed of choline chloride (ChCl)-based deep eutectic solvent (DES) and methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) was developed to realize the furfural production, lignin separation and preparation of fermentable glucose from Eucalyptus in one-pot. Results showed that the ChCl/1,2-propanediol/MIBK system owned the best property to convert hemicelluloses into furfural. Under the optimal conditions (MRChCl:1,2-propanediol = 1:2, raw materials:DES:MIBK ratio = 1:4:8 g/g/mL, 0.075 mol/L AlCl3·6H2O, 140 °C, and 90 min), the furfural yield and glucose yield reached 65.0 and 92.2 %, respectively. Meanwhile, the lignin with low molecular weight (1250-1930 g/mol), low polydispersity (DM = 1.25-1.53) and high purity (only 0.08-2.59 % carbohydrate content) was regenerated from the biphasic system. With the increase of pretreatment temperature, the β-O-4, β-β and β-5 linkages in the regenerated lignin were gradually broken, and the content of phenolic hydroxyl groups increased, but the content of aliphatic hydroxyl groups decreased. This research provides a new strategy for the comprehensive utilization of lignocellulose in biorefinery process.
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- Zhuang Yue
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Singh B, Gupta H. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for hybrid water electrolysis: structure-property-performance correlation. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:8020-8038. [PMID: 38994743 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc02729a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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Hybrid water electrolysis (HWE) is a promising pathway for the simultaneous production of high-value chemicals and clean H2 fuel. Unlike conventional electrochemical water splitting, which relies on the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), HWE involves the anodic oxidation reaction (AOR). The AORs facilitate the conversion of organic or inorganic compounds at the anode into valuable chemicals, while the cathode carries out the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) to produce H2. Recent literature has witnessed a surge in papers investigating various AORs with organic and inorganic substrates using a series of transition metal-based catalysts. Over the past two decades, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have garnered significant attention for their exceptional performance in electrochemical water splitting. These catalysts possess distinct attributes such as highly porous architectures, customizable morphologies, open facets, high electrochemical surface areas, improved electron transport, and accessible catalytic sites. While MOFs have demonstrated efficiency in electrochemical water splitting, their application in hybrid water electrolysis has only recently been explored. In recent years, a series of articles have been published; yet there is no comprehensive article summarizing MOFs for hybrid water electrolysis. This article aims to fill this gap by delving into the recent progress in MOFs specifically tailored for hybrid water electrolysis. In this article, we systematically discuss the structure-property-performance relationships of various MOFs utilized in hybrid water electrolysis, supported by pioneering examples. We explore how the structure, morphology, and electronic properties of MOFs impact their performance in hybrid water electrolysis, with particular emphasis on value-added chemical generation, H2 production, potential improvement, conversion efficiency, selectivity, faradaic efficiency, and their potential for industrial-scale applications. Furthermore, we address future advancements and challenges in this field, providing insights into the prospects and challenges associated with the continued development and deployment of MOFs for hybrid water electrolysis.
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- Baghendra Singh
- Southern Laboratories - 208A, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur-208016, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, India
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Tashiro S, Kuwabara K, Otsuru K, Shionoya M. Porous Supramolecular Crystalline Probe that Detects Non-Covalent Interactions Involved in Molecular Recognition of Furanic Compounds. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2405507. [PMID: 39076053 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202405507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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Selective separation and conversion of furan-based biomass-derived compounds, which are closely related to biorefineries, is currently an important issue. To improve their performance, it is important to deepen the understanding of non-covalent interactions that act on the molecular recognition of furanic compounds on separation or catalyst matrices. Here, a new method is reported to comprehensively visualize such intermolecular interactions using a porous supramolecular crystalline probe with polar and non-polar binding sites within a low-symmetric nanochannel consisting of four isomeric PdII 3-macrocycles. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis of the crystals including 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, furfural, furfuryl alcohol, or 2-acetylfuran reveals a variety of interactions involving their furan rings and polar substituents. It is also found that cooperative and competitive effects between guest and solvent molecules significantly change their recognition mode.
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- Shohei Tashiro
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
- Research Institute for Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba, 278-8510, Japan
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Zhang W, Ge W, Qi Y, Sheng X, Jiang H, Li C. Surfactant Directionally Assembled at the Electrode-Electrolyte Interface for Facilitating Electrocatalytic Aldehyde Hydrogenation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202407121. [PMID: 38775229 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202407121] [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: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Electrocatalytic hydrogenation of unsaturated aldehydes to unsaturated alcohols is a promising alternative to conventional thermal processes. Both the catalyst and electrolyte deeply impact the performance. Designing the electrode-electrolyte interface remains challenging due to its compositional and structural complexity. Here, we employ the electrocatalytic hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) as a reaction model. The typical cationic surfactant, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), and its analogs are employed as electrolyte additives to tune the interfacial microenvironment, delivering high-efficiency hydrogenation of HMF and inhibition of the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The surfactants experience a conformational transformation from stochastic distribution to directional assembly under applied potential. This oriented arrangement hampers the transfer of water molecules to the interface and promotes the enrichment of reactants. In addition, near 100 % 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan (BHMF) selectivity is achieved, and the faradaic efficiency (FE) of the BHMF is improved from 61 % to 74 % at -100 mA cm-2. Notably, the microenvironmental modulation strategy applies to a range of electrocatalytic hydrogenation reactions involving aldehyde substrates. This work paves the way for engineering advanced electrode-electrolyte interfaces and boosting unsaturated alcohol electrosynthesis efficiency.
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- Wenfei Zhang
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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Pei A, Wang P, Zhang S, Zhang Q, Jiang X, Chen Z, Zhou W, Qin Q, Liu R, Du R, Li Z, Qiu Y, Yan K, Gu L, Ye J, Waterhouse GIN, Huang WH, Chen CL, Zhao Y, Chen G. Enhanced electrocatalytic biomass oxidation at low voltage by Ni 2+-O-Pd interfaces. Nat Commun 2024; 15:5899. [PMID: 39003324 PMCID: PMC11246419 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50325-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024] Open
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Challenges in direct catalytic oxidation of biomass-derived aldehyde and alcohol into acid with high activity and selectivity hinder the widespread biomass application. Herein, we demonstrate that a Pd/Ni(OH)2 catalyst with abundant Ni2+-O-Pd interfaces allows electrooxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2, 5-furandicarboxylic acid with a selectivity near 100 % and 2, 5-furandicarboxylic acid yield of 97.3% at 0.6 volts (versus a reversible hydrogen electrode) in 1 M KOH electrolyte under ambient conditions. The rate-determining step of the intermediate oxidation of 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid is promoted by the increased OH species and low C-H activation energy barrier at Ni2+-O-Pd interfaces. Further, the Ni2+-O-Pd interfaces prevent the agglomeration of Pd nanoparticles during the reaction, greatly improving the stability of the catalyst. In this work, Pd/Ni(OH)2 catalyst can achieve 100% 5-hydroxymethylfurfural conversion and >90% 2, 5-furandicarboxylic acid selectivity in a flow-cell and work stably over 200 h under a fixed cell voltage of 0.85 V.
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- An Pei
- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center (NSRRC), Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center (NSRRC), Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.
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- School of Environment and Energy, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.
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Zhang Y, Zhang W, Zhang F, Xiao Y, Jia G, Wang W, Ke FS, Guo Z. Hydrogen-Bond-Enhanced Photoreforming of Biomass Furans over a Urea-Incorporated Cu(II) Porphyrin Framework. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202402694. [PMID: 38679569 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202402694] [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: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Solar-driven upgrading of biomass-derived 5-hydroxylmethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) holds great promise for sustainable production of bio-plastics and resins. However, the process is limited by poor selectivity and sluggish kinetics due to the vertical coordination of HMF at relatively strong metal sites. Here, we purposely developed a Cu(II) porphyrin framework featuring side-chain incorporated urea linkages, denoted as TBUPP-Cu MOF, to render HMF a weak hydrogen bond at the urea site and flat adsorption via π-π stacking with the benzene moiety. The unique configuration promotes the approaching of -CHO of HMF to the photoexcited porphyrin ring towards kinetically and thermodynamically favourable intermediate formation and subsequent desorption. The charge localisation and orbital energy alignment enable the selective activation of O2 over the porphyrin to generate ⋅O2 - and 1O2 instead of highly oxidative H2O2 and ⋅OH via spin-flip electron transfer, which drive the ambient oxidation of proximal -CHO. The effective utilisation of redox species and circumvented over-oxidation facilitate a FDCA selectivity of >90 % with a high turnover number of 193 molHMF molCu -1. The facile purification of high-purity FDCA and zero-waste recycling of intermediates and durable catalyst feature TBUPP-Cu MOF a promising photo-oxidation platform towards net-zero biorefining and organic transformations.
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- Yingchuan Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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Larduinat M, Dokmak E, Verrier C, Moebs-Sanchez S, Popowycz F. From 5-HMF to Novel Cyclopentenone-Based Aza Spirocycles: An Intramolecular Aza-Piancatelli Reaction in Action. J Org Chem 2024; 89:9661-9665. [PMID: 38888434 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.4c00495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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With a double objective to upgrade biobased 5-HMF and to access to original spirocycles via an intramolecular aza-Piancatelli reaction, a multistep sequence was designed toward appropriate furylcarbinols. The impacts of both the nucleophiles, arylamines compared to alkoxyamines, and the length of the intramolecular tether were studied. After an in-depth evaluation of the different parameters, an extension of the scope provided a library of original azaspiro[4.5]non-8-en-7-ones and azaspiro[4.6]dec-3-en-2-ones whose skeletons have so far never been listed. The application of the aza-Piancatelli reaction associated with the use of biobased HMF in fine chemistry gives credit to the development of novative structures, as raised by the green chemistry community. Combining efforts in synthetic methodology with integration of biosourced platforms could open the way to new molecules exhibiting different properties from the ones raised from petrochemical sources.
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- Malvina Larduinat
- INSA Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, CPE Lyon, UMR 5246, ICBMS, 1 rue Victor Grignard, 69621 Villeurbanne Cedex, France
- INSA Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, CPE Lyon, UMR 5246, ICBMS, 1 rue Victor Grignard, 69621 Villeurbanne Cedex, France
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- INSA Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, CPE Lyon, UMR 5246, ICBMS, 1 rue Victor Grignard, 69621 Villeurbanne Cedex, France
- INSA Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, CPE Lyon, UMR 5246, ICBMS, 1 rue Victor Grignard, 69621 Villeurbanne Cedex, France
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- INSA Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, CPE Lyon, UMR 5246, ICBMS, 1 rue Victor Grignard, 69621 Villeurbanne Cedex, France
- INSA Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, CPE Lyon, UMR 5246, ICBMS, 1 rue Victor Grignard, 69621 Villeurbanne Cedex, France
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- INSA Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, CPE Lyon, UMR 5246, ICBMS, 1 rue Victor Grignard, 69621 Villeurbanne Cedex, France
- INSA Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, CPE Lyon, UMR 5246, ICBMS, 1 rue Victor Grignard, 69621 Villeurbanne Cedex, France
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- INSA Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, CPE Lyon, UMR 5246, ICBMS, 1 rue Victor Grignard, 69621 Villeurbanne Cedex, France
- INSA Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, CPE Lyon, UMR 5246, ICBMS, 1 rue Victor Grignard, 69621 Villeurbanne Cedex, France
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Guo D, Wang F, Xu Q, Yin D, Liu X. Oxygen Vacancies Enrichment in Citric Acid-Assisted Synthesis of Zirconia Supported Ni Catalyst for Highly Selective Hydrogenolysis of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202401017. [PMID: 38924639 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202401017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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2, 5-Dimethylfuran (DMF), which is a promising new-generation liquid biofuel, has attracted widespread attention owing to the sustainability of biomass-derived energy sources. In this study, a highly dispersed zirconia-supported nickel catalyst (CA-Ni/ZrO2) was prepared via citric acid-assisted wetness impregnation for the selective hydrogenolysis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to produce DMF. The characterization results confirmed the presence of Zr3+ species in the mesoporous CA-Ni/ZrO2 catalyst and the formation of oxygen vacancies during its preparation, which led to the formation of a large number of catalytically active sites for the adsorption and activation of the C=O/C-O groups. Under appropriate reaction parameters, an excellent DMF selectivity of 99.1 % and an HMF conversion of 98.4 % were achieved. A suitable kinetic model revealed that DMF was preferentially formed via the 2,5-dihydroxymethylfuran intermediate route, although a 5-methylfurfural route was also observed. Additionally, the interaction between Ni and ZrO2 significantly affected the stability of the catalyst. This study will provide guidelines for optimizing the catalytic conversion of furan derivatives over heterogeneous catalysts.
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- Dongwen Guo
- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petro-Chemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petro-Chemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petro-Chemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petro-Chemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for New Petro-Chemical Materials and Fine Utilization of Resources, Key Laboratory of the Assembly and Application of Organic Functional Molecules of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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Sendeku MG, Harrath K, Dajan FT, Wu B, Hussain S, Gao N, Zhan X, Yang Y, Wang Z, Chen C, Liu W, Wang F, Duan H, Sun X. Deciphering in-situ surface reconstruction in two-dimensional CdPS 3 nanosheets for efficient biomass hydrogenation. Nat Commun 2024; 15:5174. [PMID: 38890357 PMCID: PMC11189421 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49510-8] [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: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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Steering on the intrinsic active site of an electrode material is essential for efficient electrochemical biomass upgrading to valuable chemicals with high selectivity. Herein, we show that an in-situ surface reconstruction of a two-dimensional layered CdPS3 nanosheet electrocatalyst, triggered by electrolyte, facilitates efficient 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) hydrogenation to 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan (BHMF) under ambient condition. The in-situ Raman spectroscopy and comprehensive post-mortem catalyst characterizations evidence the construction of a surface-bounded CdS layer on CdPS3 to form CdPS3/CdS heterostructure. This electrocatalyst demonstrates promising catalytic activity, achieving a Faradaic efficiency for BHMF reaching 91.3 ± 2.3 % and a yield of 4.96 ± 0.16 mg/h at - 0.7 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode. Density functional theory calculations reveal that the in-situ generated CdPS3/CdS interface plays a pivotal role in optimizing the adsorption of HMF* and H* intermediate, thus facilitating the HMF hydrogenation process. Furthermore, the reconstructed CdPS3/CdS heterostructure cathode, when coupled with MnCo2O4.5 anode, enables simultaneous BHMF and formate synthesis from HMF and glycerol substrates with high efficiency.
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- Marshet Getaye Sendeku
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, PR China
- Ocean Hydrogen Energy R&D Center, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518057, PR China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, PR China
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, PR China
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- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Dyke Parade, Cork, T12 R5CP, Ireland
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, PR China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, PR China
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- Ocean Hydrogen Energy R&D Center, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518057, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, PR China.
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, PR China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, PR China.
- Ocean Hydrogen Energy R&D Center, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518057, PR China.
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Zhao B, Yao Y, Huang K, Li J, Chen M, Liu C, Xu H, Zhao X, Chang G. Hollow UiO-66-NH 2 Encapsulated Pd Catalysts for Highly Selective Hydrogenation of Furfural to Furfuryl Alcohol. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202400333. [PMID: 38639068 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202400333] [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: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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The selective hydrogenation of furfural (FFA) to furfuryl alcohol (FA) is regarded as attractive transformation to achieve the sustainable synthesis of value-added chemicals from biomass resources. However, the conventional supported catalysts are significantly restricted by their narrow pore size, ununiform dispersion and easy leaching or aggregation of catalytic sites. Herein, we designed hollow UiO-66-NH2 as the support to encapsulate Pd nanoparticles (Pd@H-UiO-66-NH2) to achieve the highly active and selective conversion of FFA to FA. Benefiting from the void-confinement effect and substrate enrichment of hollow structure, as well as the surface wrinkles, the as-prepared catalyst Pd@H-UiO-66-NH2 exhibited 96.8 % conversion of FFA with satisfactory selectivity reaching up to 92.4 % at 80 °C, 0.5 MPa H2 in isopropanol solvent within 6 h. More importantly, as-prepared Pd@H-UiO-66-NH2 catalyst exhibited excellent long-term stability, as well as good universality toward a series of hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbons.
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- Bo Zhao
- School of Power Engineering, Naval University of Engineering, Wuhan, 430033, China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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Freitas Paiva M, Sadula S, Vlachos DG, Wojcieszak R, Vanhove G, Bellot Noronha F. Advancing Lignocellulosic Biomass Fractionation through Molten Salt Hydrates: Catalyst-Enhanced Pretreatment for Sustainable Biorefineries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202400396. [PMID: 38872421 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Developing a process that performs the lignocellulosic biomass fractionation under milder conditions simultaneously with the depolymerization and/or the upgrading of all fractions is fundamental for the economic viability of future lignin-first biorefineries. The molten salt hydrates (MSH) with homogeneous or heterogeneous catalysts are a potential alternative to biomass pretreatment that promotes cellulose's dissolution and its conversion to different platform molecules while keeping the lignin reactivity. This review investigates the fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass using MSH to produce chemicals and fuels. First, the MSH properties and applications are discussed. In particular, the use of MSH in cellulose dissolution and hydrolysis for producing high-value chemicals and fuels is presented. Then, the biomass treatment with MSH is discussed. Different strategies for preventing sugar degradation, such as biphasic media, adsorbents, and precipitation, are contrasted. The potential for valorizing isolated lignin from the pretreatment with MSH is debated. Finally, challenges and limitations in utilizing MSH for biomass valorization are discussed, and future developments are presented. Cellulose Avicel®PH-101 ZnCl2 ⋅ 4H2O, ZnBr2 ⋅ 4H2O, LiCl ⋅ 8H2O, LiBr ⋅ 4H2O H2SO4, (0.2 M); H3PW12O40 (0.067 M); H4SiW12O40 (0.05 M) T (145-175 °C); Time (30-120 min) Organic solvent (MIBK) LA (94 %) and HMF (3.4 %) Dissolution time: ZnBr2 ⋅ 4H2O<>2O<>2 ⋅ 4H2O<>2O; The highest conversion of pretreated cellulose and yield of glucose were obtained with ZnBr2 ⋅ 4H2O (88 % and 80 %, respectively).
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- Mateus Freitas Paiva
- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Artois, UMR, 8181 - UCCS - Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide, F-59000, Lille, France
- UMR 8522 - PC2 A - Physicochimie des Processus de Combustion et de l'Atmosphère, Univ. Lille, CNRS, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Catalysis Center for Energy Innovation and Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Delaware, 150/221 Academy Street, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Catalysis Center for Energy Innovation and Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Delaware, 150/221 Academy Street, Newark, Delaware 19716, United States
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Artois, UMR, 8181 - UCCS - Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide, F-59000, Lille, France
- L2CM UMR 7053, Université de Lorraine and CNRS, F-5400, Nancy, France
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- UMR 8522 - PC2 A - Physicochimie des Processus de Combustion et de l'Atmosphère, Univ. Lille, CNRS, F-59000, Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Artois, UMR, 8181 - UCCS - Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide, F-59000, Lille, France
- National Institute of Technology, Catalysis, Biocatalysis and Chemical Processes Division, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20081-312, Brazil
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Kumar S, Choudhary P, Sharma D, Sajwan D, Kumar V, Krishnan V. Tailored Engineering of Layered Double Hydroxide Catalysts for Biomass Valorization: A Way Towards Waste to Wealth. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202400737. [PMID: 38864756 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Layered double hydroxides (LDH) have significant attention in recent times due to their unique characteristic properties, including layered structure, variable compositions, tunable acidity and basicity, memory effect, and their ability to transform into various kinds of catalysts, which make them desirable for various types of catalytic applications, such as electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and thermocatalysis. In addition, the upcycling of lignocellulose biomass and its derived compounds has emerged as a promising strategy for the synthesis of valuable products and fine chemicals. The current review focuses on recent advancements in LDH-based catalysts for biomass conversion reactions. Specifically, this review highlights the structural features and advantages of LDH and LDH-derived catalysts for biomass conversion reactions, followed by a detailed summary of the different synthesis methods and different strategies used to tailor their properties. Subsequently, LDH-based catalysts for hydrogenation, oxidation, coupling, and isomerization reactions of biomass-derived molecules are critically summarized in a very detailed manner. The review concludes with a discussion on future research directions in this field which anticipates that further exploration of LDH-based catalysts and integration of cutting-edge technologies into biomass conversion reactions hold promise for addressing future energy challenges, potentially leading to a carbon-neutral or carbon-positive future.
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- Sahil Kumar
- School of Chemical Sciences and Advanced Materials Research Center, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, 175075, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Advanced Materials Research Center, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, 175075, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Advanced Materials Research Center, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, 175075, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Advanced Materials Research Center, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, 175075, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Advanced Materials Research Center, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, 175075, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Advanced Materials Research Center, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, 175075, India
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Gao Y, Yi W, Yang J, Jiang K, Yang T, Li Z, Zhang M, Liu Z, Wu B. Effect of Calcination Atmosphere on the Performance of Cu/Al 2O 3 Catalyst for the Selective Hydrogenation of Furfural to Furfuryl Alcohol. Molecules 2024; 29:2753. [PMID: 38930819 PMCID: PMC11205928 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29122753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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The selective hydrogenation of the biomass platform molecule furfural (FAL) to produce furfuryl alcohol (FA) is of great significance to alleviate the energy crisis. Cu-based catalysts are the most commonly used catalysts, and their catalytic performance can be optimized by changing the preparation method. This paper emphasized the effect of calcination atmosphere on the performance of a Cu/Al2O3 catalyst for the selective hydrogenation of FAL. The precursor of the Cu/Al2O3 catalyst prepared by the ammonia evaporation method was treated with different calcination atmospheres (N2 and air). On the basis of the combined results from the characterizations using in situ XRD, TEM, N2O titration, H2-TPR and XPS, the Cu/Al2O3 catalyst calcined in the N2 atmosphere was more favorable for the dispersion and reduction of Cu species and the reduction process could produce more Cu+ and Cu0 species, which facilitated the selective hydrogenation of FAL to FA. The experimental results showed that the N2 calcination atmosphere improved the FAL conversion and FA selectivity, and the FAL conversion was further increased after reduction. Cu/Al2O3-N2-R exhibited the outstanding performance, with a high yield of 99.9% of FA after 2 h at 120 °C and an H2 pressure of 1 MPa. This work provides a simple, efficient and economic method to improve the C=O hydrogenation performance of Cu-based catalysts.
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- Yongzhen Gao
- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- State Key Laboratory of Coking Coal Resources Green Exploitation, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Lechtenberg T, Wynands B, Müller MF, Polen T, Noack S, Wierckx N. Improving 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (HMF) tolerance of Pseudomonas taiwanensis VLB120 by automated adaptive laboratory evolution (ALE). Metab Eng Commun 2024; 18:e00235. [PMID: 38832093 PMCID: PMC11144800 DOI: 10.1016/j.mec.2024.e00235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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The aldehyde 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (HMF) is of great importance for a circular bioeconomy. It is a renewable platform chemical that can be converted into a range of useful compounds to replace petroleum-based products such as the green plastic monomer 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA). However, it also exhibits microbial toxicity for example hindering the efficient biotechnological valorization of lignocellulosic hydrolysates. Thus, there is an urgent need for tolerance-improved organisms applicable to whole-cell biocatalysis. Here, we engineer an oxidation-deficient derivative of the naturally robust and emerging biotechnological workhorse P. taiwanensis VLB120 by robotics-assisted adaptive laboratory evolution (ALE). The deletion of HMF-oxidizing enzymes enabled for the first time evolution under constant selection pressure by the aldehyde, yielding strains with consistently improved growth characteristics in presence of the toxicant. Genome sequencing of evolved clones revealed loss-of function mutations in the LysR-type transcriptional regulator-encoding mexT preventing expression of the associated efflux pump mexEF-oprN. This knowledge allowed reverse engineering of strains with enhanced aldehyde tolerance, even in a background of active or overexpressed HMF oxidation machinery, demonstrating a synergistic effect of two distinct tolerance mechanisms.
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- Thorsten Lechtenberg
- Institute of Bio- and Geosciences IBG-1: Biotechnology, Forschungszentrum Jülich, 52425 Jülich, Germany
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- Institute of Bio- and Geosciences IBG-1: Biotechnology, Forschungszentrum Jülich, 52425 Jülich, Germany
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- Institute of Bio- and Geosciences IBG-1: Biotechnology, Forschungszentrum Jülich, 52425 Jülich, Germany
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- Institute of Bio- and Geosciences IBG-1: Biotechnology, Forschungszentrum Jülich, 52425 Jülich, Germany
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- Institute of Bio- and Geosciences IBG-1: Biotechnology, Forschungszentrum Jülich, 52425 Jülich, Germany
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- Institute of Bio- and Geosciences IBG-1: Biotechnology, Forschungszentrum Jülich, 52425 Jülich, Germany
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Lei C, Chen Z, Jiang T, Wang S, Du W, Cha S, Hao Y, Wang R, Cao X, Gong M. Ultra-Dense Supported Ruthenium Oxide Clusters via Directed Ion Exchange for Efficient Valorization of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202319642. [PMID: 38554014 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202319642] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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Maximizing the loadings of active centers without aggregation for a supported catalyst is a grand challenge but essential for achieving high gravimetric catalytic activity, especially toward multi-step reactions. The oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), a key biomass-derived platform molecule, into 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), a promising alternative to polyester monomer, is such a multi-step reaction that involves 6 proton and electron transfers. This process often demands strong alkaline environment but also suffers from the alkali-driven polymerization side-reaction. Meanwhile, neutral media ameliorates the polymerization, but lacks efficient catalyst toward deep oxidation. Herein, we devised a strategy of creating ultra-dense supported Ru oxide clusters via directed ion exchange in a Co hydroxyanion (CoHA) support material. Pyrimidine ligands were first incorporated into the CoHA interlayers, and the subsequent evacuation of pyrimidines created porous channels for the directed ion exchange with the built-in anions in CoHA, which allowed the dense and mono-disperse functionalization of RuCl6 2- anions and their resulting Ru oxide clusters. These ultra-dense Ru oxide clusters not only enable high HMF electrooxidation currents under neutral conditions but also create microscopic channels in-between the clusters for the expedited re-adsorption and oxidation of intermediates toward highly oxidized product, such as 5-formyl-2-furoic acid (FFCA) and FDCA. A two-stage HMF oxidation process, consisting of ambient conversion of HMF into FFCA and FFCA oxidation into FDCA under 60 °C, was eventually developed to first achieve a high FDCA yield of 92.1 % under neutral media with significantly reduced polymerization.
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- Can Lei
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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Ji K, Liu Y, Wang Y, Kong K, Li J, Liu X, Duan H. Steering Selectivity in Electrocatalytic Furfural Reduction via Electrode-Electrolyte Interface Modification. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:11876-11886. [PMID: 38626315 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c00818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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Electrocatalytic reduction of biomass-derived furfural (FF) represents a sustainable route to produce furfuryl alcohol (FA) and 2-methylfuran (MF) as a value-added chemical and a biofuel, respectively. However, achieving high selectivity for MF as well as tuning the selectivity between FA and MF within one reaction system remain challenging. Herein, we have reported an electrode-electrolyte interface modification strategy, enabling FA and MF selectivity steering under the same reaction conditions. Specifically, by modifying copper (Cu) electrocatalysts with butyl trimethylammonium bromide (BTAB), we achieved a dramatic shift in selectivity from producing FA (selectivity: 83.8%; Faradaic efficiency, FE: 68.9%) to MF (selectivity: 80.1%; FE: 74.8%). We demonstrated that BTAB adsorption over Cu modulates the electrical double layer (EDL) structure, which repels interfacial water and weakens the hydrogen-bond (H-bond) network for proton transfer, thus impeding FF-to-FA conversion by suppression of the hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) process. On the contrary, FF-to-MF conversion was less affected. This work shows the potential of engineering of the electrode-electrolyte interface for selectivity control in electrocatalysis.
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- Kaiyue Ji
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou 362801, China
- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Sendeku MG, Shifa TA, Dajan FT, Ibrahim KB, Wu B, Yang Y, Moretti E, Vomiero A, Wang F. Frontiers in Photoelectrochemical Catalysis: A Focus on Valuable Product Synthesis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2308101. [PMID: 38341618 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202308101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) catalysis provides the most promising avenue for producing value-added chemicals and consumables from renewable precursors. Over the last decades, PEC catalysis, including reduction of renewable feedstock, oxidation of organics, and activation and functionalization of C─C and C─H bonds, are extensively investigated, opening new opportunities for employing the technology in upgrading readily available resources. However, several challenges still remain unsolved, hindering the commercialization of the process. This review offers an overview of PEC catalysis targeted at the synthesis of high-value chemicals from sustainable precursors. First, the fundamentals of evaluating PEC reactions in the context of value-added product synthesis at both anode and cathode are recalled. Then, the common photoelectrode fabrication methods that have been employed to produce thin-film photoelectrodes are highlighted. Next, the advancements are systematically reviewed and discussed in the PEC conversion of various feedstocks to produce highly valued chemicals. Finally, the challenges and prospects in the field are presented. This review aims at facilitating further development of PEC technology for upgrading several renewable precursors to value-added products and other pharmaceuticals.
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- Marshet Getaye Sendeku
- Ocean Hydrogen Energy R&D Center, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, Venezia Mestre, 30172, Italy
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, Venezia Mestre, 30172, Italy
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, P. R. China
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, Venezia Mestre, 30172, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, Venezia Mestre, 30172, Italy
- Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, Division of Materials Science, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, 97187, Sweden
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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Wang C, Peng Y, Zhao Z, Wu Y, Astruc D. Biomass substrate-derived graphene-like N-doped porous carbon nanosheet-supported PtCo nanocatalyst for efficient and selective hydrogenation of unsaturated furanic aldehydes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 660:469-477. [PMID: 38246050 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Unsaturated furanic aldehydes are derived from lignocellulosic biomass resources and subsequently used to produce valuable chemicals. However, the highly efficient, selective hydrogenation of the biomass-derived unsaturated furan CO bond remains challenging. Here we report that graphene-like nitrogen doped porous carbon (GNPC) nanosheets are synthesized from carbon-rich, sustainable, and renewable biomass precursors (glucose, fructose and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, HMF) with high surface areas, large pore volumes and narrow mesopores. GNPC derived from HMF is an excellent catalyst support for PtCo nanoparticles with ultrafine nanoparticles size and homogeneous distributions. This catalyst is highly efficient for hydrogenation of biomass-derived furan-based unsaturated aldehydes, with high yields, to the corresponding unsaturated alcohols under mild conditions. This design strategy should further allow the development of selective, simple, green heterogeneous catalysts for challenging chemical transformations.
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- Changlong Wang
- Institute of Circular Economy, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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- Institute of Circular Economy, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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- Institute of Circular Economy, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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- Institute of Circular Economy, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China.
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- ISM, UMR CNRS N°5255, Université de Bordeaux, 351 Cours de la Libération, 33405 Talence Cedex, France.
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Liu C, Chen F, Zhao BH, Wu Y, Zhang B. Electrochemical hydrogenation and oxidation of organic species involving water. Nat Rev Chem 2024; 8:277-293. [PMID: 38528116 DOI: 10.1038/s41570-024-00589-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Fossil fuel-driven thermochemical hydrogenation and oxidation using high-pressure H2 and O2 are still popular but energy-intensive CO2-emitting processes. At present, developing renewable energy-powered electrochemical technologies, especially those using clean, safe and easy-to-handle reducing agents and oxidants for organic hydrogenation and oxidation reactions, is urgently needed. Water is an ideal carrier of hydrogen and oxygen. Electrochemistry provides a powerful route to drive water splitting under ambient conditions. Thus, electrochemical hydrogenation and oxidation transformations involving water as the hydrogen source and oxidant, respectively, have been developed to be mild and efficient tools to synthesize organic hydrogenated and oxidized products. In this Review, we highlight the advances in water-participating electrochemical hydrogenation and oxidation reactions of representative organic molecules. Typical electrode materials, performance metrics and key characterization techniques are firstly introduced. General electrocatalyst design principles and controlling the microenvironment for promoting hydrogenation and oxygenation reactions involving water are summarized. Furthermore, paired hydrogenation and oxidation reactions are briefly introduced before finally discussing the challenges and future opportunities of this research field.
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- Cuibo Liu
- Institute of Molecular Plus, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Molecular Plus, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Molecular Plus, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Molecular Plus, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Molecular Plus, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
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Wu Y, Ma L, Wu J, Song M, Wang C, Lu J. High-Surface Area Mesoporous Sc 2O 3 with Abundant Oxygen Vacancies as New and Advanced Electrocatalyst for Electrochemical Biomass Valorization. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2311698. [PMID: 38224594 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Scandium oxide (Sc2O3) is considered as omnipotent "Industrial Ajinomoto" and holds promise in catalytic applications. However, rarely little attention is paid to its electrochemistry. Here, the first nanocasting design of high-surface area Sc2O3 with abundant oxygen vacancies (mesoporous VO-Sc2O3) for efficient electrochemical biomass valorization is reported. In the case of the electro-oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), quantitative HMF conversion, high yield, and high faradic efficiency of FDCA via the hydroxymethylfurancarboxylic acid pathway are achieved by this advanced electrocatalyst. The beneficial effect of the VO on the electrocatalytic performance of the mesoporous VO-Sc2O3 is revealed by the enhanced adsorption of reactants and the reduced energy barrier in the electrochemical process. The concerted design, in situ and ex situ experimental studies and theoretical calculations shown in this work should shed light on the rational elaboration of advanced electrocatalysts, and contribute to the establishment of a circular carbon economy since the bio-plastic monomer and green hydrogen are efficiently synthesized.
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- Yufeng Wu
- Institute of Circular Economy, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Institute of Circular Economy, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- Institute of Circular Economy, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Institute of Circular Economy, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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Zheng M, Zhang J, Wang P, Jin H, Zheng Y, Qiao SZ. Recent Advances in Electrocatalytic Hydrogenation Reactions on Copper-Based Catalysts. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307913. [PMID: 37756435 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Hydrogenation reactions play a critical role in the synthesis of value-added products within the chemical industry. Electrocatalytic hydrogenation (ECH) using water as the hydrogen source has emerged as an alternative to conventional thermocatalytic processes for sustainable and decentralized chemical synthesis under mild conditions. Among the various ECH catalysts, copper-based (Cu-based) nanomaterials are promising candidates due to their earth-abundance, unique electronic structure, versatility, and high activity/selectivity. Herein, recent advances in the application of Cu-based catalysts in ECH reactions for the upgrading of valuable chemicals are systematically analyzed. The unique properties of Cu-based catalysts in ECH are initially introduced, followed by design strategies to enhance their activity and selectivity. Then, typical ECH reactions on Cu-based catalysts are presented in detail, including carbon dioxide reduction for multicarbon generation, alkyne-to-alkene conversion, selective aldehyde conversion, ammonia production from nitrogen-containing substances, and amine production from organic nitrogen compounds. In these catalysts, the role of catalyst composition and nanostructures toward different products is focused. The co-hydrogenation of two substrates (e.g., CO2 and NOx n, SO3 2-, etc.) via C─N, C─S, and C─C cross-coupling reactions are also highlighted. Finally, the critical issues and future perspectives of Cu-catalyzed ECH are proposed to accelerate the rational development of next-generation catalysts.
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- Min Zheng
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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Liu X, Wang R, Wei M, Wang X, Qiu J, Zhang J, Li S, Chen Y. Cross-linked α-Ni(OH) 2 nanosheets with a Ni 3+-rich structure for accelerating electrochemical oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 657:438-448. [PMID: 38061227 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/02/2024]
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Electrochemical oxidation of biomass-based 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is an effective approach for achieving the high-value products of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA). However, the restricted formation of high-valence metal active species for electrocatalysts results in a sluggish kinetic process of HMF oxidation reaction (HMFOR). Herein, we fabricated the Ni3+-rich cross-linked α-Ni(OH)2 nanosheets for accelerating the HMFOR through an anion-mediated strategy. It is identified that the Cl- ions with strong penetrability replace a portion of lattice oxygen atoms in α-Ni(OH)2 to form Ni-Cl bonds, contributing to breaking the inherent lattice order and generating a special Ni3+-rich structure. Owing to the promoted adsorption and accelerated oxidation of hydroxyl and aldehyde groups by the affluent Ni3+ active species, the large oxidation current density of 116.5 mA cm-2 and HMFOR kinetic constant of 0.067 min-1 has been achieved at 1.45 V (vs. RHE). By analyzing the oxidation products, the FDCA yield and Faradic efficiency are both higher than 99.25 % and 99.36 % for five successive determinations. Therefore, this work provides an insightful anion-mediated strategy for designing high-performance electrocatalysts for biomass conversion application.
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- Xupo Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, PR China.
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Pham TT, Guo Z, Li B, Lapkin AA, Yan N. Synthesis of Pyrrole-2-Carboxylic Acid from Cellulose- and Chitin-Based Feedstocks Discovered by the Automated Route Search. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202300538. [PMID: 37792551 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202300538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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The shift towards sustainable feedstocks for platform chemicals requires new routes to access functional molecules that contain heteroatoms, but there are limited bio-derived feedstocks that lead to heteroatoms in platform chemicals. Combining renewable molecules of different origins could be a solution to optimize the use of atoms from renewable sources. However, the lack of retrosynthetic tools makes it challenging to examine the extensive reaction networks of various platform molecules focusing on multiple bio-based feedstocks. In this study, a protocol was developed to identify potential transformation pathways that allow for the use of feedstocks from different origins. By analyzing existing knowledge on chemical reactions in large databases, several promising synthetic routes were shortlisted, with the reaction of D-glucosamine and pyruvic acid being the most interesting to make pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid (PCA). The optimized synthetic conditions resulted in 50 % yield of PCA, with insights gained from temperature variant NMR studies. The use of substrates obtained from two different bio-feedstock bases, namely cellulose and chitin, allowed for the establishment of a PCA-based chemical space.
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- Thuy Trang Pham
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, 117585, Singapore City, Singapore
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- Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES Ltd), 1 CREATE Way, #05-05 Create Tower, 138602, Singapore City, Singapore
- Chemical Data Intelligence (CDI) Pte Ltd, Robinson Road #02-00, 068898, Singapore City, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, 117585, Singapore City, Singapore
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- Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES Ltd), 1 CREATE Way, #05-05 Create Tower, 138602, Singapore City, Singapore
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, 117585, Singapore City, Singapore
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Zhang H, Hou L, Zhang W, Lin Y, Liu X, Zhao S, Chang C. Coupling process for preparing biomass-based furfural and levulinic acid from corncob: Extraction, green chemistry and techno-economic assessment. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 394:130301. [PMID: 38211714 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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The purpose of this study is to design and investigate two coupling processes for acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of corncob, achieving the simultaneous preparation of biomass-based furfural and levulinic acid (LA). Meanwhile, high concentration and yield of LA were obtained through a situ feeding strategy of pretreated furfural residue with high solids loading (20%, w/v). In Scenario A, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran was selected as the solvent for the LA extraction process compared with the neutralization process in Scenario B. Techno-economic assessment results show that Scenario A is technically feasible and cost-competitive, with an internal rate of return of 21.92%, a net present value of 121 million US dollars, a carbon efficiency of 72%, an environmental factor of 4.38, and a process mass intensity of 32.19. This study will provide new insights for fully utilizing lignocellulosic biomass to prepare renewable energy resources, comprehensively evaluating the economic feasibility, and promoting green and low-carbon development.
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- Huanhuan Zhang
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Jiaozuo Huakang Sugar Alcohol Technology Co. Ltd., Jiaozuo 454150, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; National Key Laboratory of Biobased Transport Fuel Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; Henan Center for Outstanding Overseas Scientists, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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Wu Y, Jiang Y, Chen W, Yue X, Dong CL, Qiu M, Nga TTT, Yang M, Xia Z, Xie C, Xu L, Wang R, Wang S, Zou Y. Selective Electroreduction of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural to Dimethylfuran in Neutral Electrolytes via Hydrogen Spillover and Adsorption Configuration Adjustment. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307799. [PMID: 37877177 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), one of the essential C6 biomass derivatives, has been deeply investigated in electrocatalytic reduction upgrading. Nevertheless, the high product selectivity and rational design strategy of electrocatalysts for electrocatalytic HMF reduction is still a challenge. Here, a high selective electro-reduction of HMF to dimethylfuran (DMF) on palladium (Pd) single atom loaded on titanium dioxide (Pd SA/TiO2 ) via hydrogen spillover and adsorption configuration adjustment in neutral electrolytes is achieved. Combining density functional theory calculations and in situ characterization, it is revealed that Pd single atom could weaken the interaction between Pd atoms and adsorbed hydrogen (*H) to promote the *H spillover for increasing *H coverage on the surface and maintain the tilted adsorption configuration to activate C═O bond; thus the selectivity of DMF on Pd SA/TiO2 increases to 90.33%. Besides, it is elaborated that low *H coverage on TiO2 favors the formation of bis(hydroxymethyl)hydro-furoin (BHH), and the flat adsorption configuration of HMF on Pd nanoparticles benefits to form 2,5-dihydroxymethylfuran (DHMF). This work provides a promising approach for modifying electrocatalysts to realize the selective electroreduction of HMF to value-added products.
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- Yandong Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- Research Center for X-ray Science & Department of Physics, Tamkang University, New Taipei City, 25 137, Taiwan
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- Research Center for X-ray Science & Department of Physics, Tamkang University, New Taipei City, 25 137, Taiwan
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan, 410081, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, 410082, P. R. China
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Zhang ZK, Xu WY, Gong TJ, Fu Y. Modular Synthesis of Fluoro-Substituted Furan Compounds via Controllable Fluorination of Biomass-Based 5-HMF and Its Derivatives. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301072. [PMID: 37607884 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) is regarded as one of the most promising platform feedstocks for producing valuable chemicals, fuels, and materials. In this study, we present a controllable fluorination technique for biomass-based 5-HMF and its oxygenated derivatives. This technique allows us to synthesize mono-fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, and acylfluoro-substituted furan compounds by adjusting experimental conditions such as different fluorine sources and mole ratio. To gain a deeper understanding the reactivity order, we conducted intermolecular and intramolecular competition experiments. The results revealed that the hydroxyl group exhibited the highest reactivity, followed by the aldehyde group. This finding provides important theoretical support and opens up the possibility of selective fluorination. The reaction offers several advantages, including mild conditions, no need for inert gas protection, and easy operation. Furthermore, the fluoro-substituted furan compounds can be further transformed for the preparation of drug analogs, offering a new route for the high-value utilization of biomass molecules.
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- Ze-Kuan Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, iChEM, CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Biomass Clean Energy, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, iChEM, CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Biomass Clean Energy, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, iChEM, CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Biomass Clean Energy, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, iChEM, CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Biomass Clean Energy, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, China
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Li H, Nie X, Du H, Zhao Y, Mu J, Zhang ZC. Understanding the Role of Base Species on Reversed Cu Catalyst in Ring Opening of Furan Compounds to 1, 2-Pentanediol. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202300880. [PMID: 37697441 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202300880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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The hydrogenation of biomass-derived furan compounds provides a sustainable pathway for the production of various valuable chemicals; product selectivity among multiple reaction pathways of furan compound hydrogenation is crucially dependent on catalytic sites; however controlling reaction pathways remains challenging due to the lack of identification and understanding of active sites. In this work we reveal the role of base sites in furfural selective hydrogenation through deliberately designed and synthesized reversed catalysts, basic metal oxides and hydroxide on Cu. It is demonstrated that base species greatly enhanced the selectivity of 1, 2-pentanediol (1, 2-PeD) from furfural, presenting a nearly fourfold increase of 1, 2-PeD: methyl furan ratio over the Cu based reverse catalysts. A combination of infrared spectroscopy and DFT calculations demonstrates the strong interaction between the C-O-C bond in furan ring and the catalyst surface in preferentially parallel adsorption mode in the presence of base species on Cu, thus facilitating the activation of C-O-C bond to produce 1, 2-PeD. This work provides a strategy of designing reversed catalyst to study the effect of promoters and reveals the role of base sites in the hydrogenation of biomass-derived furan compounds to diols.
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- Huixiang Li
- National-local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomass Refining and High-quality Utilization, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, Liaoning, China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, Liaoning, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, Liaoning, China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, Liaoning, China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, Liaoning, China
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- National-local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomass Refining and High-quality Utilization, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, Liaoning, China
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Gundekari S, Karmee SK. Catalytic Conversion of Levulinic Acid into 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran: A Review. Molecules 2024; 29:242. [PMID: 38202825 PMCID: PMC10780552 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29010242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Biomass-derived furanics play a pivotal role in chemical industries, with 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MTHF), a hydrogenated product of levulinic acid (LA), being particularly significant. 2-MTHF finds valuable applications in the fuel, polymer, and chemical sectors, serving as a key component in P-series biofuel and acknowledged as a renewable solvent for various chemical processes. Numerous research groups have explored catalytic systems to efficiently and selectively convert LA to 2-MTHF, using diverse metal-supported catalysts in different solvents under batch or continuous process conditions. This comprehensive review delves into the impact of metal-supported catalysts, encompassing co-metals and co-catalysts, on the synthesis of 2-MTHF from LA. The article also elucidates the influence of different reaction parameters, such as temperature, type and quantity of hydrogen source, and time. Furthermore, the review provides insights into reaction mechanisms for all documented catalytic systems.
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- Sreedhar Gundekari
- Department of Engineering Chemistry, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, KL (Deemed to be) University, R.V.S Nagar, Moinabad-Chilkur Rd, Aziznagar 500075, Telangana, India
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- The Odisha Renewable Energy Research Institute (ORERI), Subarnapur 767018, Odisha, India
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Song Y, Jiang S, He Y, Wu Y, Wan X, Xie W, Wang J, Li Z, Duan H, Shao M. Metal vacancy-enriched layered double hydroxide for biomass molecule electrooxidation coupled with hydrogen production. FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 4:69-76. [PMID: 38933839 PMCID: PMC11197764 DOI: 10.1016/j.fmre.2022.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The electrochemical oxidation of biomass molecules coupling with hydrogen production is a promising strategy to obtain both green energy and value-added chemicals; however, this strategy is limited by the competing oxygen evolution reactions and high energy consumption. Herein, we report a hierarchical CoNi layered double hydroxides (LDHs) electrocatalyst with abundant Ni vacancies for the efficient anodic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and cathodic hydrogen evolution. The unique hierarchical nanosheet structure and Ni vacancies provide outstanding activity and selectivity toward several biomass molecules because of the finely regulated electronic structure and highly-exposed active sites. In particular, a high faradaic efficiency (FE) at a high current density (99% at 100 mA cm-2) is achieved for HMF oxidation, and a two-electrode electrolyzer is assembled based on the Ni vacancies-enriched LDH, which realized a continuous synthesis of highly-pure 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid products with high yields (95%) and FE (90%).
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- Yingjie Song
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- PetroChina Petrochemical Research Institute, China National Petroleum Corporation, Beijing 100195, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- PetroChina Petrochemical Research Institute, China National Petroleum Corporation, Beijing 100195, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Lechtenberg T, Wynands B, Wierckx N. Engineering 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) oxidation in Pseudomonas boosts tolerance and accelerates 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) production. Metab Eng 2024; 81:262-272. [PMID: 38154655 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymben.2023.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Due to its tolerance properties, Pseudomonas has gained particular interest as host for oxidative upgrading of the toxic aldehyde 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) into 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), a promising biobased alternative to terephthalate in polyesters. However, until now, the native enzymes responsible for aldehyde oxidation are unknown. Here, we report the identification of the primary HMF-converting enzymes of P. taiwanensis VLB120 and P. putida KT2440 by extended gene deletions. The key players in HMF oxidation are a molybdenum-dependent periplasmic oxidoreductase and a cytoplasmic dehydrogenase. Deletion of the corresponding genes almost completely abolished HMF oxidation, leading instead to aldehyde reduction. In this context, two HMF-reducing dehydrogenases were also revealed. These discoveries enabled enhancement of Pseudomonas' furanic aldehyde oxidation machinery by genomic overexpression of the respective genes. The resulting BOX strains (Boosted OXidation) represent superior hosts for biotechnological synthesis of FDCA from HMF. The increased oxidation rates provide greatly elevated HMF tolerance, thus tackling one of the major drawbacks of whole-cell catalysis with this aldehyde. Furthermore, the ROX (Reduced OXidation) and ROAR (Reduced Oxidation And Reduction) deletion mutants offer a solid foundation for future development of Pseudomonads as biotechnological chassis notably for scenarios where rapid HMF conversion is undesirable.
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- Thorsten Lechtenberg
- Institute of Bio- and Geosciences IBG-1: Biotechnology, Forschungszentrum Jülich, 52425 Jülich, Germany.
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- Institute of Bio- and Geosciences IBG-1: Biotechnology, Forschungszentrum Jülich, 52425 Jülich, Germany.
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- Institute of Bio- and Geosciences IBG-1: Biotechnology, Forschungszentrum Jülich, 52425 Jülich, Germany.
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Fu G, Kang X, Zhang Y, Guo Y, Li Z, Liu J, Wang L, Zhang J, Fu XZ, Luo JL. Capturing critical gem-diol intermediates and hydride transfer for anodic hydrogen production from 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. Nat Commun 2023; 14:8395. [PMID: 38110431 PMCID: PMC10728175 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-43704-2] [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: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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The non-classical anodic H2 production from 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is very appealing for energy-saving H2 production with value-added chemical conversion due to the low working potential (~0.1 V vs RHE). However, the reaction mechanism is still not clear due to the lack of direct evidence for the critical intermediates. Herein, the detailed mechanisms are explored in-depth using in situ Raman and Infrared spectroscopy, isotope tracking, and density functional theory calculations. The HMF is observed to form two unique inter-convertible gem-diol intermediates in an alkaline medium: 5-(Dihydroxymethyl)furan-2-methanol anion (DHMFM-) and dianion (DHMFM2-). The DHMFM2- is easily oxidized to produce H2 via H- transfer, whereas the DHMFM- is readily oxidized to produce H2O via H+ transfer. The increases in potential considerably facilitate the DHMFM- oxidation rate, shifting the DHMFM- ↔ DHMFM2- equilibrium towards DHMFM- and therefore diminishing anodic H2 production until it terminates. This work captures the critical intermediate DHMFM2- leading to hydrogen production from aldehyde, unraveling a key point for designing higher performing systems.
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- Guodong Fu
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Energy Electrocatalytic Materials, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, 518060, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, University of South China, 421001, Hengyang, Hunan Province, China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, 518055, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Energy Electrocatalytic Materials, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, 518060, Shenzhen, China
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- National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen, 518055, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Energy Electrocatalytic Materials, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, 518060, Shenzhen, China.
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Energy Electrocatalytic Materials, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, 518060, Shenzhen, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, 350108, Fuzhou, China
- Institute for Sustainable Energy, College of Science, Shanghai University, 200444, Shanghai, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Energy Electrocatalytic Materials, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, 518060, Shenzhen, China.
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Energy Electrocatalytic Materials, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, 518060, Shenzhen, China.
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Price CAH, Torres-Lopez A, Evans R, Hondow NS, Isaacs MA, Jamal AS, Parlett CMA. Impact of Porous Silica Nanosphere Architectures on the Catalytic Performance of Supported Sulphonic Acid Sites for Fructose Dehydration to 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural. Chempluschem 2023; 88:e202300413. [PMID: 37796663 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202300413] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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5-hydroxymethylfurfural represents a key chemical in the drive towards a sustainable circular economy within the chemical industry. The final step in 5-hydroxymethylfurfural production is the acid catalysed dehydration of fructose, for which supported organoacids are excellent potential catalyst candidates. Here we report a range of solid acid catalysis based on sulphonic acid grafted onto different porous silica nanosphere architectures, as confirmed by TEM, N2 porosimetry, XPS and ATR-IR. All four catalysts display enhanced active site normalised activity and productivity, relative to alternative silica supported equivalent systems in the literature, with in-pore diffusion of both substrate and product key to both performance and humin formation pathway. An increase in-pore diffusion coefficient of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural within wormlike and stellate structures results in optimal productivity. In contrast, poor diffusion within a raspberry-like morphology decreases rates of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural production and increases its consumption within humin formation.
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- Cameron-Alexander H Price
- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
- UK Catalysis Hub, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire, OX11 0FA, UK
- University of Manchester at Harwell, Oxfordshire, OX11 0DE, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
- UK Catalysis Hub, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire, OX11 0FA, UK
- University of Manchester at Harwell, Oxfordshire, OX11 0DE, UK
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- Aston Institute of Materials Research, Aston University, Birmingham, B4 7ET, UK
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- School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
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- HarwellXPS, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Lab, Didcot, OX11 0FA, UK
- Department of Chemistry, University College London, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
- UK Catalysis Hub, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire, OX11 0FA, UK
- University of Manchester at Harwell, Oxfordshire, OX11 0DE, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
- UK Catalysis Hub, Research Complex at Harwell, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire, OX11 0FA, UK
- University of Manchester at Harwell, Oxfordshire, OX11 0DE, UK
- Diamond Light Source, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire, OX11 0DE, UK
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Pintor A, Cascelli N, Volkov A, Gotor-Fernández V, Lavandera I. Biotransamination of Furan-Based Aldehydes with Isopropylamine: Enzyme Screening and pH Influence. Chembiochem 2023; 24:e202300514. [PMID: 37737725 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202300514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Furan-based amines are highly valuable compounds which can be directly obtained via reductive amination from easily accessible furfural, 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (HMF) and 2,5-diformylfuran (DFF). Herein the biocatalytic amination of these carbonyl derivatives is disclosed using amine transaminases (ATAs) and isopropylamine (IPA) as amine donors. Among the different biocatalysts tested, the ones from Chromobacterium violaceum (Cv-TA), Arthrobacter citreus (ArS-TA), and variants from Arthrobacter sp. (ArRmut11-TA) and Vibrio fluvialis (Vf-mut-TA), afforded high levels of product formation (>80 %) at 100-200 mM aldehyde concentration. The transformations were studied in terms of enzyme and IPA loading. The pH influence was found as a key factor and attributed to the imine/aldehyde equilibrium that can arise from the high reactivity of the carbonyl substrates with a nucleophilic amine such as IPA.
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- Antía Pintor
- Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Department, University of Oviedo, Avenida Julián Clavería 8, 33006, Oviedo, Spain
- EnginZyme AB, Tomtebodavägen 6, 171 65, Solna, Sweden
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- Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Department, University of Oviedo, Avenida Julián Clavería 8, 33006, Oviedo, Spain
- Biopox srl, Viale Maria Bakunin, Napoli, Italy
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- EnginZyme AB, Tomtebodavägen 6, 171 65, Solna, Sweden
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- Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Department, University of Oviedo, Avenida Julián Clavería 8, 33006, Oviedo, Spain
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- Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Department, University of Oviedo, Avenida Julián Clavería 8, 33006, Oviedo, Spain
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Cascelli N, Gotor-Fernández V, Lavandera I, Sannia G, Lettera V. Spectrophotometric Assay for the Detection of 2,5-Diformylfuran and Its Validation through Laccase-Mediated Oxidation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16861. [PMID: 38069183 PMCID: PMC10706692 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Modern biocatalysis requires fast, sensitive, and efficient high-throughput screening methods to screen enzyme libraries in order to seek out novel biocatalysts or enhanced variants for the production of chemicals. For instance, the synthesis of bio-based furan compounds like 2,5-diformylfuran (DFF) from 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) via aerobic oxidation is a crucial process in industrial chemistry. Laccases, known for their mild operating conditions, independence from cofactors, and versatility with various substrates, thanks to the use of chemical mediators, are appealing candidates for catalyzing HMF oxidation. Herein, Schiff-based polymers based on the coupling of DFF and 1,4-phenylenediamine (PPD) have been used in the set-up of a novel colorimetric assay for detecting the presence of DFF in different reaction mixtures. This method may be employed for the fast screening of enzymes (Z' values ranging from 0.68 to 0.72). The sensitivity of the method has been proved, and detection (8.4 μM) and quantification (25.5 μM) limits have been calculated. Notably, the assay displayed selectivity for DFF and enabled the measurement of kinetics in DFF production from HMF using three distinct laccase-mediator systems.
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- Nicoletta Cascelli
- Biopox srl, Viale Maria Bakunin 12, 80125 Napoli, Italy; (N.C.); (G.S.)
- Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Department, University of Oviedo, Avenida Julián Clavería 8, 33006 Oviedo, Spain; (V.G.-F.); (I.L.)
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- Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Department, University of Oviedo, Avenida Julián Clavería 8, 33006 Oviedo, Spain; (V.G.-F.); (I.L.)
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- Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Department, University of Oviedo, Avenida Julián Clavería 8, 33006 Oviedo, Spain; (V.G.-F.); (I.L.)
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- Biopox srl, Viale Maria Bakunin 12, 80125 Napoli, Italy; (N.C.); (G.S.)
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- Biopox srl, Viale Maria Bakunin 12, 80125 Napoli, Italy; (N.C.); (G.S.)
- Dipartimento di Chimica e Tecnologie Chimiche, Università della Calabria, Via P. Bucci Cubo 12/D, 87036 Cosenza, Italy
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Ren P, Zhou Y, Su K, Sun L, Luo N, Wang F. Visible-Light-Driven Furfural Oxidation over CuO x /Nb 2 O 5. Chem Asian J 2023; 18:e202300732. [PMID: 37772798 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202300732] [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: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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Maleic anhydride (MA) is an important polyester monomer that can be produced from oxidizing renewable furfural derived from biomass. However, MA generation from furfural requires harsh reaction conditions, and suffers from low efficiency and solvent corrosion. Herein, we design a Nb2 O5 photocatalyst loaded of highly dispersed CuOx (CuOx /Nb2 O5 ), which selectively catalyzes furfural oxidation to MA and the precursor (5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone, HF). Due to CuOx loading and forming a complex of ligand to metal charge transfer (LMCT) between the Nb2 O5 surface and adsorbed furfural, the CuOx /Nb2 O5 absorbs visible light to activate furfural though Nb2 O5 has a large band-gap energy (3.2 eV). Singlet oxygen (1 O2 ) is the key active species for C-C bond cleavage and CO generation. MA and HF is produced with a combined yield of 59 % under optimized conditions. This work provides a mild way to provide renewable maleic anhydride via oxidative C-C bond cleavage.
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- Puning Ren
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450003, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
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R T, Yhobu Z, Budagumpi S, Małecki JG, Ghosh A, Limaye AS, R N, Dateer RB. Room-Temperature Synthesis of Biogenic δ-MnO 2 NPs for the Dehydrogenative Coupling of Diamines with Alcohols for Benzimidazole and Quinoxaline Synthesis: An Efficient Catalyst for Electrochemical Applications. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:15474-15486. [PMID: 37874355 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c01749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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An efficient, unique, and eco-friendly biogenic synthesis of single-crystalline δ-phase manganese oxide nanoparticles (MnO2 NPs) using Gliricidia sepium leaves (GSL) extract at room temperature has been revealed for the first time. The active chemicals present in the GSL extract were found to serve as both reducing and stabilizing agents. The catalyst shows an excellent surface area of 301.13 m2 g-1, a mean pore diameter of 4.01 nm, and 39.97% w/w of active metal content. The reactivity of the synthesized catalyst was demonstrated by achieving a one-pot synthesis of benzimidazoles and quinoxalines via an acceptorless dehydrogenative coupling strategy utilizing biorenewable alcohols. The release of hydrogen gas was observed as the only side product and proven by its successful utilization for alkene reduction which supports the mechanistic elucidation. The release of hydrogen gas as a useful byproduct highlights the scientific importance of the present methodology. Additionally, gram-scale synthesis and catalyst recyclability studies are deliberated. Importantly, the δ-MnO2 NP catalyst exhibited superior catalytic activity and high durability toward hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline media, highlighting the dual use of the catalyst. The δ-MnO2 NPs attain the current density of 10 mA/cm2 at an overpotential of 154 mV with a Tafel slope of 119 mV/dec.
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- Thrilokraj R
- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to be University), Jain Global Campus, Bangalore 562112, India
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- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to be University), Jain Global Campus, Bangalore 562112, India
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- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to be University), Jain Global Campus, Bangalore 562112, India
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- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to be University), Jain Global Campus, Bangalore 562112, India
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- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to be University), Jain Global Campus, Bangalore 562112, India
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- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to be University), Jain Global Campus, Bangalore 562112, India
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- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to be University), Jain Global Campus, Bangalore 562112, India
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Xiao D, Bao X, Dai D, Gao Y, Si S, Wang Z, Liu Y, Wang P, Zheng Z, Cheng H, Dai Y, Huang B. Boosting the Electrochemical 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural Oxidation by Balancing the Competitive Adsorption of Organic and OH - over Controllable Reconstructed Ni 3 S 2 /NiO x. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2304133. [PMID: 37474109 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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The electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a promising method for the efficient production of biomass-derived high-value-added chemicals. However, its practical application is limited by: 1) the low activity and selectivity caused by the competitive adsorption of HMF and OH- and 2) the low operational stability caused by the uncontrollable reconstruction of the catalyst. To overcome these limitations, a series of Ni3 S2 /NiOx -n catalysts with controllable compositions and well-defined structures are synthesized using a novel in situ controlled surface reconstruction strategy. The adsorption behavior of HMF and OH- can be continuously adjusted by varying the ratio of NiOx to Ni3 S2 on the catalysts surface, as indicated by in situ characterizations, contact angle analysis, and theoretical simulations. Owing to the balanced competitive adsorption of HMF and OH- , the optimized Ni3 S2 /NiOx -15 catalyst exhibited remarkable HMF electrocatalytic oxidation performance, with the current density reaching 366 mA cm-2 at 1.5 VRHE and the Faradaic efficiency of the product, 2,5-furanedicarboxylic acid, reaching 98%. Moreover, Ni3 S2 /NiOx -15 exhibits excellent durability, with its activity and structure remaining stable for over 100 h of operation. This study provides a new route for the design and construction of catalysts for value-added biomass conversion and offers new insights into enhancing catalytic performance by balancing competitive adsorption.
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- Difei Xiao
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- School of Environmental and Material Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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Zhang W, Qi Y, Zhao Y, Ge W, Dong L, Shen J, Jiang H, Li C. Rh-dispersed Cu nanowire catalyst for boosting electrocatalytic hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2023; 68:2190-2199. [PMID: 37580202 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2023.07.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Electrocatalytic conversion of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan (BHMF) presents a compelling strategy for the production of premium chemicals via the utilization of renewable energy sources. Exploring efficient catalytic systems to obtain highly selective BHMF has remained a giant challenge. A design strategy is proposed here to regulate active hydrogen (Hads) production in rhodium (Rh) nanoparticles grown on Cu nanowires (RhCu NWs) catalyst, which achieves a faradaic efficiency (FE) of 92.6% in the electrocatalytic reduction of HMF to BHMF at -20 mA cm-2 with no degradation in performance after 8 cycles. Kinetic investigations and electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy reveal that the incorporation of Rh accelerates the water dissociation and facilitates the generation of Hads. In situ attenuated total reflection surface enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy (ATR-SEIRAS) further demonstrates that the Rh component boosts the proportion of ordered weakly hydrogen-bonded water molecules on the catalyst surface, which is much easier to dissociate. The construction of an interfacial Hads-rich environment promotes the HMF intermediates binding with Hads to BMHF, thereby suppressing the formation of undesired dimers. This work demonstrates the promise of altering the interfacial water environment as a strategy to boost the electrosynthetic properties of biomass-derived products toward value-added outcomes.
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- Wenfei Zhang
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China; Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China; Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China.
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Li F, Li H, Lou H, Sun F, Tang Y. Synthesis of bifunctional thermal response promoters for improved high-solids enzymatic hydrolysis of corncob residues. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 385:129439. [PMID: 37414345 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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The enzymatic hydrolysis cost of lignocellulose can be reduced by improving enzymatic hydrolysis and recycling cellulase by adding additives. A series of copolymers P(SSS-co-SPE) (PSSPs) were synthesized using sodium p-styrene sulfonate (SSS) and sulfobetaine (SPE) as monomers. PSSP exhibited upper critical solution temperature response. PSSP with high molar ratio of SSS displayed more significant improved hydrolysis performance. When 10.0 g/L PSSP5 was added to the hydrolysis system of corncob residues, and substrate enzymatic digestibility at 72 h (SED@72 h) increased by 1.4 times. PSSP with high molecular weight and moderate molar ratio of SSS, had significant temperature response, enhanced hydrolysis, and recovering cellulase properties. For high-solids hydrolysis of corncob residues, SED@48 h increased by 1.2 times with adding 4.0 g/L of PSSP3. Meanwhile, 50% of cellulase amount was saved at the room temperature. This work provides a new idea for reducing the hydrolysis cost of lignocellulose-based sugar platform technology.
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- Feiyun Li
- College of Textile Science and Engineering (International Institute of Silk), Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- College of Textile Science and Engineering (International Institute of Silk), Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Green Fine Chemicals, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, PR China
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- School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China
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- College of Textile Science and Engineering (International Institute of Silk), Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China.
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Li F, Yang R, Tian Z, Du Z, Dai J, Wang X, Li N, Zhang J. Microwave-Assisted One Pot Cascade Conversion of Furfural to γ-Valerolactone over Sc(OTf) 3. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202300950. [PMID: 37392150 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202300950] [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: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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γ-Valerolactone (GVL) is considered as a star biochemical which can be used as a green solvent, fuel additive and versatile organic intermediate. In this study, metal triflate (M(OTf)n ) was utilized as the catalyst for one-pot transformation of furfural (FF) to GVL in alcohol media under microwave irradiation. Alcohol plays multiple functions including solvent, hydrogen donor and alcoholysis reagent in this cascade reaction process. And process efficiency of GVL production from FF upgrading is strongly related to the effective charge density of selected catalyst and the reduction potential of selected alcohol. Complex (OTf)n -M-O(H)R, presenting both Brønsted acid and Lewis acid, is the real catalytic active species in this cascade reaction process. Among various catalysts, Sc(OTf)3 exhibited the best catalytic activity for GVL production. Various reaction parameters including the Sc(OTf)3 amount, reaction temperature and time were optimized by the response surface methodology with the central composite design (RSM-CCD). Up to 81.2 % GVL yield and 100 % FF conversion were achieved at 143.9 °C after 8.1 h in the presence of 0.16 mmol catalyst. This catalyst exhibits high reusability and can be regenerated by oxidative degradation of humins. In addition, a plausible cascade reaction network was proposed based on the distribution of product.
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- Fukun Li
- College of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing, 400067, P. R. China
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- College of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing, 400067, P. R. China
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- Dencare (Chongqing) Oral Care Co., Ltd, Chongqing, 400067, P. R. China
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- College of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing, 400067, P. R. China
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- College of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing, 400067, P. R. China
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- College of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing, 400067, P. R. China
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- College of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing, 400067, P. R. China
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- College of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing, 400067, P. R. China
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Zhang Z, Huang K, Qiu X, Ge W, Yang X, Zhu Y, Lian C, Liu H, Jiang H, Li C. Operando generated copper-based catalyst enabling efficient electrosynthesis of 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan. FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 3:763-769. [PMID: 38933290 PMCID: PMC11197742 DOI: 10.1016/j.fmre.2022.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Electrocatalytic upgrading of biomass-derived platform molecules has emerged as a sustainable and environmentally benign route to produce high-value chemicals. The main challenge lies in developing efficient catalysts for the selective activation of designated chemical bonds in the presence of various reducible groups. This work demonstrated a high-efficiency electrochemical conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan (BHMF), an important industrial synthetic reagent. A highly porous Cu-based catalyst was developed that achieved nearly 100% BHMF selectivity and long-term stability. Through comprehensive operando and ex-situ structural characterizations, an electrochemically generated catalyst with abundant Cu/Cu2O interfaces was identified as a catalytically active phase for HMF conversion. Deuterated BHMF, with the potential to produce deuterated drugs, was also synthesized using D2O as the deuterium source. Density functional theory calculations show that the Cu/Cu2O interface structure exhibits relatively low energy barriers for the hydrogenation of HMF to BHMF. This work provides insights into the origin of electrocatalytic hydrogenation activity and highlights the promising potential of the electrocatalytic synthesis of high-value chemicals.
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- Zhaolu Zhang
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Liu J, Tao S. Laser Promoting Oxygen Vacancies Generation in Alloy via Mo for HMF Electrochemical Oxidation. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2302641. [PMID: 37485653 PMCID: PMC10520653 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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It is well known that nickel-based catalysts have high electrocatalytic activity for the 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation reaction (HMFOR), and NiOOH is the main active component. However, the price of nickel and the catalyst's lifetime still need to be solved. In this work, NiOOH containing oxygen vacancies is formed on the surface of Ni alloy by UV laser (1J85-laser). X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) analyses indicate an interaction between Mo and Ni, which affects the coordination environment of Ni with oxygen. The chemical valence of Ni is between 0 and 2, indicating the generation of oxygen vacancies. Density functional theory (DFT) suggests that Mo can increase the defect energy and form more oxygen vacancies. In situ Raman electrochemical spectroscopy shows that Mo can promote the formation of NiOOH, thus enhancing the HMFOR activity. The 1J85-laser electrode shows a longer electrocatalytic lifetime than Ni-laser. After 15 cycles, the conversion of HMF is 95.92%.
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- Junbo Liu
- School of ChemistryDalian University of TechnologyDalian116024China
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- School of ChemistryDalian University of TechnologyDalian116024China
- State Key Laboratory of Fine ChemicalsDalian University of TechnologyDalian116024China
- Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical EngineeringDalian University of TechnologyDalian116024China
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Guo C, Huo Y, Zhang Q, Wan K, Yang G, Liu Z, Peng F. MOF Material-Derived Bimetallic Sulfide Co xNi yS for Electrocatalytic Oxidation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2318. [PMID: 37630905 PMCID: PMC10459279 DOI: 10.3390/nano13162318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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The electrocatalytic conversion of biomass into high-value-added chemicals is one of the effective methods of green chemistry. Conventional metal catalysts have disadvantages, such as low atomic utilization and small surface areas. Catalyst materials derived from metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have received much attention due to their unique physicochemical properties. Here, an MOF-derived non-precious metal CoxNiyS electrocatalyst was applied to the oxidation of biomass-derivative 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). The HMF oxidation reaction activities were modulated by regulating the content of Co and Ni bimetals, showing a volcano curve with an increasing proportion of Co. When the Co:Ni ratio was 2:1, the HMF conversion rate reached 84.5%, and the yield of the main product, 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), was 54%. The XPS results showed that the presence of high-valent nickel species after electrolysis, which further proved the existence and reactivity of NiOOH, as well as the synergistic effect of Co and Ni promoted the conversion of HMF. Increasing the content of Ni could increase the activity of HMF electrochemical oxidation, and increasing the content of Co could reduce the increase in the anodic current. This study has important significance for designing better HMF electrochemical catalysts in the future.
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- Cong Guo
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China (G.Y.); (Z.L.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China (G.Y.); (Z.L.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China (G.Y.); (Z.L.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China (G.Y.); (Z.L.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China (G.Y.); (Z.L.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China (G.Y.); (Z.L.)
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Ren G, Liu B, Liu L, Hu M, Zhu J, Xu X, Jing P, Wu J, Zhang J. Regulating the Electronic Structure of Ni Sites in Ni(OH) 2 by Ce Doping and Cu(OH) 2 Coupling to Boost 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural Oxidation Performance. Inorg Chem 2023. [PMID: 37490478 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c01774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Biomass is a sustainable and renewable resource that can be converted into valuable chemicals, reducing the demand for fossil energy. 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), as an important biomass platform molecule, can be converted to high-value-added 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) via a green and renewable electrocatalytic oxidation route under mild reaction conditions, but efficient electrocatalysts are still lacking. Herein, we rationally fabricate a novel self-supported electrocatalyst of core-shell-structured copper hydroxide nanowires@cerium-doped nickel hydroxide nanosheets composite nanowires on a copper mesh (CuH_NWs@Ce:NiH_NSs/Cu) for electrocatalytically oxidizing HMF to FDCA. The integrated configuration of composite nanowires with rich interstitial spaces between them facilitates fast mass/electron transfer, improved conductivity, and complete exposure of active sites. The doping of Ce ions in nickel hydroxide nanosheets (NiH_NSs) and the coupling of copper hydroxide nanowires (CuH_NWs) regulate the electronic structure of the Ni active sites and optimize the adsorption strength of the active sites to the reactant, meanwhile promoting the generation of strong oxidation agents of Ni3+ species, thereby resulting in improved electrocatalytic activity. Consequently, the optimal CuH_NWs@Ce:NiH_NSs/Cu electrocatalyst is able to achieve a HMF conversion of 98.5% with a FDCA yield of 97.9% and a Faradaic efficiency of 98.0% at a low constant potential of 1.45 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode. Meanwhile, no activity attenuation can be found after 15 successive cycling tests. Such electrocatalytic performance suppresses most of the reported Cu-based and Ni-based electrocatalysts. This work highlights the importance of structure and doping engineering strategies for the rational fabrication of high-performance electrocatalysts for biomass upgrading.
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- Guangxin Ren
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Inner Mongolia Engineering and Technology, Research Center for Catalytic Conversion and Utilization of Carbon Resource Molecules, Inner Mongolia University, 49 Xilinguole South Road, Hohhot 010020, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Inner Mongolia Engineering and Technology, Research Center for Catalytic Conversion and Utilization of Carbon Resource Molecules, Inner Mongolia University, 49 Xilinguole South Road, Hohhot 010020, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Inner Mongolia Engineering and Technology, Research Center for Catalytic Conversion and Utilization of Carbon Resource Molecules, Inner Mongolia University, 49 Xilinguole South Road, Hohhot 010020, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Inner Mongolia Engineering and Technology, Research Center for Catalytic Conversion and Utilization of Carbon Resource Molecules, Inner Mongolia University, 49 Xilinguole South Road, Hohhot 010020, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Inner Mongolia Engineering and Technology, Research Center for Catalytic Conversion and Utilization of Carbon Resource Molecules, Inner Mongolia University, 49 Xilinguole South Road, Hohhot 010020, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Inner Mongolia Engineering and Technology, Research Center for Catalytic Conversion and Utilization of Carbon Resource Molecules, Inner Mongolia University, 49 Xilinguole South Road, Hohhot 010020, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Inner Mongolia Engineering and Technology, Research Center for Catalytic Conversion and Utilization of Carbon Resource Molecules, Inner Mongolia University, 49 Xilinguole South Road, Hohhot 010020, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Inner Mongolia Engineering and Technology, Research Center for Catalytic Conversion and Utilization of Carbon Resource Molecules, Inner Mongolia University, 49 Xilinguole South Road, Hohhot 010020, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Inner Mongolia Engineering and Technology, Research Center for Catalytic Conversion and Utilization of Carbon Resource Molecules, Inner Mongolia University, 49 Xilinguole South Road, Hohhot 010020, P. R. China
- Inner Mongolia Academy of Science and Technology, 70 Zhaowuda Road, Hohhot 010010, P. R. China
- Inner Mongolia Guangheyuan Nano High-tech Co. LTD, Ejin Horo Banner, Ordos 017299, P. R. China
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Pintor A, Lavandera I, Volkov A, Gotor-Fernández V. Chemoselective Lipase-Catalyzed Synthesis of Amido Derivatives from 5-Hydroxymethylfurfurylamine. ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING 2023; 11:10284-10292. [PMID: 37476422 PMCID: PMC10354804 DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c00775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
Abstract
The acylations of furfurylamine and 5-hydroxymethylfurfurylamine (HMFA) have been studied finding immobilized Candida antarctica lipase B (CALB) as an ideal biocatalyst. CALB was used immobilized on two different supports (Novozyme 435 and EziG-CALB), with the polymer-coated controlled porosity glass carrier material from EnginZyme being an excellent carrier to yield an active and stable enzymatic preparation for the acylation of the primary amine group. The amount of the acyl donor in the reaction was a key factor to achieve the mono- and chemoselective N-protection of HMFA with large excess of ethyl acetate leading to the formation of the N,O-diacetylated product. Thus, a series of 16 nonactivated esters were used to selectively modify the amine group of HMFA, obtaining 9 hydroxy amides under mild reaction conditions and with quantitative yields through chromatography-free transformations. The influence of substrate concentration was studied, resulting in complete conversions in all cases after 22 h (100-1000 mM). Excellent results were observed at 100 and 200 mM of HMFA, while higher concentrations led to longer reaction times and, to some extent, the formation of the diacetylated product (up to 7% after 22 h at 1 M). After this optimization, a metric analysis was performed to confirm the high sustainability of the presented process (E-factor of 1.1 excluding solvents) upon intensification of the biotransformation to 1 g at 200 mM HMFA concentration. The possibility of obtaining orthogonally protected HMFA-derived amido esters has been achieved through a clean and sequential one-pot process using EziG-CALB, which involved the use of ethyl methoxy acetate as the nonactivated ester for N-acylation and the activated vinyl acetate for O-protection.
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Affiliation(s)
- Antía Pintor
- Organic
and Inorganic Chemistry Department, University
of Oviedo, Avenida Julián Clavería 8, Oviedo 33006, Spain
- EnginZyme
AB, Tomtebodavägen
6, 171 65 Solna, Sweden
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- Organic
and Inorganic Chemistry Department, University
of Oviedo, Avenida Julián Clavería 8, Oviedo 33006, Spain
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- EnginZyme
AB, Tomtebodavägen
6, 171 65 Solna, Sweden
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- Organic
and Inorganic Chemistry Department, University
of Oviedo, Avenida Julián Clavería 8, Oviedo 33006, Spain
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Duan Y, Cheng Y, Hu Z, Wang C, Sui D, Yang Y, Lu T. A Comprehensive Review on Metal Catalysts for the Production of Cyclopentanone Derivatives from Furfural and HMF. Molecules 2023; 28:5397. [PMID: 37513268 PMCID: PMC10383880 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28145397] [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: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The catalytic transformation of biomass-based furan compounds (furfural and HMF) for the synthesis of organic chemicals is one of the important ways to utilize renewable biomass resources. Among the numerous high-value products, cyclopentanone derivatives are a kind of valuable compound obtained by the hydrogenation rearrangement of furfural and HMF in the aqueous phase of metal-hydrogen catalysis. Following the vast application of cyclopentanone derivatives, this reaction has attracted wide attention since its discovery, and a large number of catalytic systems have been reported to be effective in this transformation. Among them, the design and synthesis of metal catalysts are at the core of the reaction. This review briefly introduces the application of cyclopentanone derivatives, the transformation mechanism, and the pathway of biomass-based furan compounds for the synthesis of cyclopentanone derivatives. The important progress of metal catalysts in the reaction since the first report in 2012 up to now is emphasized, the characteristics and catalytic performance of different metal catalysts are introduced, and the critical role of metal catalysts in the reaction is discussed. Finally, the future development of this transformation process was prospected.
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- Ying Duan
- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, China
- College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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