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Tharat B, Ngamwongwan L, Seehamongkol T, Rungtaweevoranit B, Nonkumwong J, Suthirakun S, Faungnawakij K, Chanlek N, Plucksacholatarn A, Nimsaila W, Prommin C, Junkaew A. Hydroxy and surface oxygen effects on 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid on β-MnO 2: DFT, microkinetic and experiment studies. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:678-690. [PMID: 37964613 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03075j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
Abstract
Manganese dioxide, β-MnO2, has shown potential in catalyzing the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), a monomer of bioplastic polyethylene furanoate (PEF). Herein, the insight into the hydroxy (OH) and surface oxygen effects on the HMF-to-FDCA reaction over β-MnO2 is clarified through a comprehensive investigation using density functional theory (DFT) calculations, microkinetic modeling, and experiment. Theoretical analyses revealed that both active surface oxygen and OH species (from either base or solvent) facilitate C-H bond breaking and OH insertion, promoting the catalytic activity of β-MnO2. Microkinetic modeling demonstrated that the FFCA-to-FDCA and DFF-to-FFCA steps are the rate-limiting steps of the hydroxylated and non-hydroxylated surfaces, respectively. These theoretical results agree well with the experiment when water and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) were used as solvents. In addition, the synthesized β-MnO2 catalyst showed high stability and activity, maintaining stable HMF conversion (≥99 mol%) and high FDCA yield (85-92 mol%) during continuous flow oxidation for 72 hours at pO2 of 1 MPa, 393 K and LHSV of 1 h-1. Thus, considering both hydroxy and surface oxygen species is a new strategy for enhancing the catalytic activity of Mn oxides and other metal oxide catalysts for the HMF-to-FDCA reaction.
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- Bunrat Tharat
- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand 30000.
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- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand 30000.
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 111 Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani, Thailand 12120.
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 111 Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani, Thailand 12120.
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 111 Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani, Thailand 12120.
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- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand 30000.
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 111 Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani, Thailand 12120.
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- Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Public Organization), 111 University Avenue, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 111 Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani, Thailand 12120.
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 111 Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani, Thailand 12120.
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- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand 30000.
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 111 Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani, Thailand 12120.
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Poonsawat T, Promcharoen P, Meechai T, Chuaitammakit LC, Somsook E. Effect of K + and Ca 2+ Cations on Structural Manganese(IV) Oxide for the Aerobic Oxidation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:47846-47855. [PMID: 38144082 PMCID: PMC10733951 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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The promising influences of K+ and Ca2+ ions in the development of effective MnO2 for the selective oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) were studied for the catalytic performance under a high-pressure reaction of aqueous O2 (0.5 MPa) in a basic system. Various oxidation states of manganese in MnO2 were able to accelerate the oxidation of 5-formyl-2-furancarboxylic acid to FDCA in the rate-determining step. The results were in good agreement that Ca2+ played a key role in the highest FDCA yield up to 85% due to the associated cations on the local coordination to enhance the high surface area and the electronic effect on the manganese ion. Both K-MnO2 and Ca-MnO2 catalysts showed excellent catalytic activities without a significant change in the efficiency in the reusability experiments.
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- Thinnaphat Poonsawat
- NANOCAST
Laboratory, Center for Catalysis Science and Technology (CAST), Department
of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry,
Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, 272 Rama VI Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- NANOCAST
Laboratory, Center for Catalysis Science and Technology (CAST), Department
of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry,
Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, 272 Rama VI Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department
of Premedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Bangkokthonburi University, Thawi Watthana, Bangkok 10170, Thailand
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- Chemistry
and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Suratthani Rajabhat University, 272 Moo 9, Surat-Nasan Road, Khuntale,
Muang, Surat Thani 84100, Thailand
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- NANOCAST
Laboratory, Center for Catalysis Science and Technology (CAST), Department
of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry,
Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, 272 Rama VI Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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Heo JB, Lee YS, Chung CH. Marine plant-based biorefinery for sustainable 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid production: A review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 390:129817. [PMID: 37839644 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129817] [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: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Marine plants, including macroalgae and seagrass, show promise as biorenewable feedstocks for sustainable chemical manufacturing. This study explores their potential in producing 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), a versatile platform chemical for commodity polymers. FDCA-based polyethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate offers a sustainable alternative to petroleum-derived polyethylene terephthalate, commonly used in plastic bottles. Our research pioneers the concept of a marine plant-based FDCA biorefinery, introducing innovative approaches for sustainability and cost-effectiveness. This review outlines the use of ionic liquid-based solvents (ILS) and deep eutectic solvent (DES) systems in FDCA production. Additionally, we propose biomodification strategies involving target enzyme-encoding genes to enhance the depolymerization of non-structural storage glucans in marine plants. Our findings pave the way for eco-friendly biorefineries and biorenewable plastics.
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- Jae Bok Heo
- Department of Molecular Genetic Biotechnology, Dong-A University, Busan, South Korea
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- Research Institute for Basic Sciences, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, South Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dong-A University, Busan, South Korea.
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Guidotti G, Soccio M, Gazzano M, Siracusa V, Lotti N. New Random Aromatic/Aliphatic Copolymers of 2,5-Furandicarboxylic and Camphoric Acids with Tunable Mechanical Properties and Exceptional Gas Barrier Capability for Sustainable Mono-Layered Food Packaging. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28104056. [PMID: 37241804 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28104056] [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: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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High molecular weight, fully biobased random copolymers of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (2,5-FDCA) containing different amounts of (1R, 3S)-(+)-Camphoric Acid (CA) have been successfully synthesized by two-stage melt polycondensation and compression molding in the form of films. The synthesized copolyesters have been first subjected to molecular characterization by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and gel-permeation chromatography. Afterward, the samples have been characterized from a thermal and structural point of view by means of differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, and wide-angle X-ray scattering, respectively. Mechanical and barrier properties to oxygen and carbon dioxide were also tested. The results obtained revealed that chemical modification permitted a modulation of the abovementioned properties depending on the amount of camphoric co-units present in the copolymers. The outstanding functional properties promoted by camphor moieties addition could be associated with improved interchain interactions (π-π ring stacking and hydrogen bonds).
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- Giulia Guidotti
- Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental, and Materials Engineering, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental, and Materials Engineering, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
- Interdepartmental Center for Industrial Research on Advanced Applications in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Technology, CIRI-MAM, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity Institute, ISOF, CNR, 40129 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental, and Materials Engineering, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
- Interdepartmental Center for Industrial Research on Advanced Applications in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Technology, CIRI-MAM, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy
- Interdepartmental Center for Agro-Food Research, CIRI-AGRO, University of Bologna, 47521 Cesena, Italy
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Costa JM, Strieder MM, Saldaña MDA, Rostagno MA, Forster-Carneiro T. Recent Advances in the Processing of Agri-food By-products by Subcritical Water. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-023-03071-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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Centi G, Perathoner S, Genovese C, Arrigo R. Advanced (photo)electrocatalytic approaches to substitute the use of fossil fuels in chemical production. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:3005-3023. [PMID: 36794323 PMCID: PMC9997108 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc05132j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Electrification of the chemical industry for carbon-neutral production requires innovative (photo)electrocatalysis. This study highlights the contribution and discusses recent research projects in this area, which are relevant case examples to explore new directions but characterised by a little background research effort. It is organised into two main sections, where selected examples of innovative directions for electrocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis are presented. The areas discussed include (i) new approaches to green energy or H2 vectors, (ii) the production of fertilisers directly from the air, (iii) the decoupling of the anodic and cathodic reactions in electrocatalytic or photoelectrocatalytic devices, (iv) the possibilities given by tandem/paired reactions in electrocatalytic devices, including the possibility to form the same product on both cathodic and anodic sides to "double" the efficiency, and (v) exploiting electrocatalytic cells to produce green H2 from biomass. The examples offer hits to expand current areas in electrocatalysis to accelerate the transformation to fossil-free chemical production.
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- Gabriele Centi
- University of Messina, Dept ChiBioFarAm, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 32, 98166 Messina, Italy.
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- University of Messina, Dept ChiBioFarAm, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 32, 98166 Messina, Italy.
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- University of Messina, Dept ChiBioFarAm, V.le F. Stagno D'Alcontres 32, 98166 Messina, Italy.
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- University of Salford, 336 Peel building, M5 4WT Manchester, UK
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Aranha DJ, Gogate PR. A Review on Green and Efficient Synthesis of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid (FDCA) from Sustainable Biomass. Ind Eng Chem Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c04047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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- Danwyn J. Aranha
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai-400019, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai-400019, India
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Extraction, Isolation, and Purification of Value-Added Chemicals from Lignocellulosic Biomass. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10091752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This review covers the operating conditions for extracting top value-added chemicals, such as levulinic acid, lactic acid, succinic acid, vanillic acid, 3-hydroxypropionic acid, xylitol, 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid, 5-hydroxymethyl furfural, chitosan, 2,3-butanediol, and xylo-oligosaccharides, from common lignocellulosic biomass. Operating principles of novel extraction methods, beyond pretreatments, such as Soxhlet extraction, ultrasound-assisted extraction, and enzymatic extraction, are also presented and reviewed. Post extraction, high-value biochemicals need to be isolated, which is achieved through a combination of one or more isolation and purification steps. The operating principles, as well as a review of isolation methods, such as membrane filtration and liquid–liquid extraction and purification using preparative chromatography, are also discussed.
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Messori A, Fasolini A, Mazzoni R. Advances in Catalytic Routes for the Homogeneous Green Conversion of the Bio-Based Platform 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202200228. [PMID: 35385607 PMCID: PMC9401906 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202200228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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5-Hydroxymethylfufural (HMF) is an intriguing platform molecule that can be obtained from biomasses and that can lead to the production of a wide range of products, intermediates, or monomers. The presence of different moieties in HMF (hydroxy, aldehyde, furan ring) allows to carry out different transformations such as selective oxidations and hydrogenations, reductive aminations, etherifications, decarbonylations, and acetalizations. This is a great chance in a biorefinery perspective but requires the development of active and highly selective catalysts. In this view, homogeneous catalysis can lead to efficient conversion of HMF at mild reaction conditions. This Review discussed the recent achievements in homogeneous catalysts development and application to HMF transformations. The effects of metal nature, ligands, solvents, and reaction conditions were reported and critically reviewed. Current issues and future chances have been presented to drive future studies toward more efficient and scalable processes.
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- Alessandro Messori
- Department of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”University of BolognaViale Risorgimento, 440136BolognaItaly
- Center for Chemical Catalysis – C3University of BolognaViale Risorgimento, 440136BolognaItaly
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”University of BolognaViale Risorgimento, 440136BolognaItaly
- Center for Chemical Catalysis – C3University of BolognaViale Risorgimento, 440136BolognaItaly
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”University of BolognaViale Risorgimento, 440136BolognaItaly
- Center for Chemical Catalysis – C3University of BolognaViale Risorgimento, 440136BolognaItaly
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Neukum D, Baumgarten L, Wüst D, Sarma BB, Saraçi E, Kruse A, Grunwaldt J. Challenges of Green Production of 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid from Bio-Derived 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural: Overcoming Deactivation by Concomitant Amino Acids. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202200418. [PMID: 35439346 PMCID: PMC9400955 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202200418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is highly attractive as FDCA is considered as substitute for the petrochemically derived terephthalic acid. There are only few reports on the direct use of unrefined HMF solutions from biomass resources and the influence of remaining constituents on the catalytic processes. In this work, the oxidation of HMF in a solution as obtained from hydrolysis and dehydration of saccharides in chicory roots was investigated without intermediate purification steps. The amount of base added to the solution was critical to increase the FDCA yield. Catalyst deactivation occurred and was attributed to poisoning by amino acids from the bio-source. A strong influence of amino acids on the catalytic activity was found for all supported Au, Pt, Pd, and Ru catalysts. A supported AuPd(2 : 1)/C alloy catalyst exhibited both superior catalytic activity and higher stability against deactivation by the critical amino acids.
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- Dominik Neukum
- Institute of Catalysis Research and TechnologyKarlsruhe Institute of TechnologyHermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 176344Eggenstein-LeopoldshafenGermany
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- Institute of Catalysis Research and TechnologyKarlsruhe Institute of TechnologyHermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 176344Eggenstein-LeopoldshafenGermany
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- Institute of Agricultural EngineeringUniversity of HohenheimGarbenstraße 970593StuttgartGermany
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- Institute of Catalysis Research and TechnologyKarlsruhe Institute of TechnologyHermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 176344Eggenstein-LeopoldshafenGermany
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- Institute of Catalysis Research and TechnologyKarlsruhe Institute of TechnologyHermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 176344Eggenstein-LeopoldshafenGermany
- Institute for Chemical Technology and Polymer ChemistryKarlsruhe Institute of TechnologyEngesserstraße 2076131KarlsruheGermany
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- Institute of Agricultural EngineeringUniversity of HohenheimGarbenstraße 970593StuttgartGermany
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- Institute of Catalysis Research and TechnologyKarlsruhe Institute of TechnologyHermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 176344Eggenstein-LeopoldshafenGermany
- Institute for Chemical Technology and Polymer ChemistryKarlsruhe Institute of TechnologyEngesserstraße 2076131KarlsruheGermany
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Duan Y, Wang R, Liu Q, Qin X, Li Z. Tungsten Promoted Ni/Al2O3 as a Noble-Metal-Free Catalyst for the Conversion of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural to 1-Hydroxy-2,5-Hexanedione. Front Chem 2022; 10:857199. [PMID: 35355788 PMCID: PMC8959628 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.857199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 1-hydroxy-2,5-hexanedione (HHD) represented a typical route for high-value utilization of biomass. However, this reaction was often catalyzed by the noble metal catalyst. In this manuscript, W promoted Ni/Al2O3 was prepared as a noble-metal-free catalyst for this transformation. The catalysts were characterized by XRD, XPS, NH3-TPD, TEM, and EDS-mapping to study the influence of the introduction of W. There was an interaction between Ni and W, and strong acid sites were introduced by the addition of W. The W promoted Ni/Al2O3 showed good selectivity to HHD when used as a catalyst for the hydrogenation of HMF in water. The influences of the content of W, temperature, H2 pressure, reaction time, and acetic acid (AcOH) were studied. NiWOx/Al2O3-0.5 (mole ratio of W:Ni = 0.5) was found to be the most suitable catalyst. The high selectivity to HHD was ascribed to the acid sites introduced by W. This was proved by the fact that the selectivity to HHD was increased a lot when AcOH was added just using Ni/Al2O3 as catalysts. 59% yield of HHD was achieved on NiWOx/Al2O3-0.5 at 393 K, 4 MPa H2 reacting for 6 h, which was comparable to the noble metal catalyst, showing the potential application in the production of HHD from HMF.
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- Ying Duan
- College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Material, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, China
- *Correspondence: Ying Duan,
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- College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Material, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Material, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Material, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, China
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Igbokwe VC, Ezugworie FN, Onwosi CO, Aliyu GO, Obi CJ. Biochemical biorefinery: A low-cost and non-waste concept for promoting sustainable circular bioeconomy. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 305:114333. [PMID: 34952394 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.114333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The transition from a fossil-based linear economy to a circular bioeconomy is no longer an option but rather imperative, given worldwide concerns about the depletion of fossil resources and the demand for innovative products that are ecocompatible. As a critical component of sustainable development, this discourse has attracted wide attention at the regional and international levels. Biorefinery is an indispensable technology to implement the blueprint of the circular bioeconomy. As a low-cost, non-waste innovative concept, the biorefinery concept will spur a myriad of new economic opportunities across a wide range of sectors. Consequently, scaling up biorefinery processes is of the essence. Despite several decades of research and development channeled into upscaling biorefinery processes, the commercialization of biorefinery technology appears unrealizable. In this review, challenges limiting the commercialization of biorefinery technologies are discussed, with a particular focus on biofuels, biochemicals, and biomaterials. To counteract these challenges, various process intensification strategies such as consolidated bioprocessing, integrated biorefinery configurations, the use of highly efficient bioreactors, simultaneous saccharification and fermentation, have been explored. This study also includes an overview of biomass pretreatment-generated inhibitory compounds as platform chemicals to produce other essential biocommodities. There is a detailed examination of the technological, economic, and environmental considerations of a sustainable biorefinery. Finally, the prospects for establishing a viable circular bioeconomy in Nigeria are briefly discussed.
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- Victor C Igbokwe
- Bioconversion and Renewable Energy Research Unit, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, 64012, Pau Cedex, France
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria; Bioconversion and Renewable Energy Research Unit, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria; Bioconversion and Renewable Energy Research Unit, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria; Bioconversion and Renewable Energy Research Unit, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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Quattrosoldi S, Guidotti G, Soccio M, Siracusa V, Lotti N. Bio-based and one-day compostable poly(diethylene 2,5-furanoate) for sustainable flexible food packaging: Effect of ether-oxygen atom insertion on the final properties. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:132996. [PMID: 34808204 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
In the present work, the effect of ether oxygen atom introduction in a furan ring-containing polymer has been evaluated. Solvent-free polycondensation process permitted the preparation of high molecular weight poly(diethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PDEF), by reacting the dimethyl ester of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid with diethylene glycol. After molecular and thermal characterization, PDEF mechanical response and gas barrier properties to O2 and CO2, measured at different temperatures and humidity, were studied and compared with those of poly(butylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PBF) and poly(pentamethylene 2,5-furanoate) (PPeF) previously determined. Both PDEF and PPeF films were amorphous, differently from PBF one. Glass transition temperature of PDEF (24 °C) is between those of PBF (39 °C) and PPeF (13 °C). As concerns mechanical response, PDEF is more flexible (elastic modulus [E] = 673 MPa) than PBF (E = 1290 MPa) but stiffer than PPeF (E = 9 MPa). Moreover, PDEF is the most thermally stable (temperature of maximum degradation rate being 418 for PDEF, 407 for PBF and 414 °C for PPeF) and hydrophilic (water contact angle being 74° for PDEF, 90° for PBF and 93° for PPeF), with gas barrier performances very similar to those of PPeF (O2 and CO2 transmission rate being 0.0022 and 0.0018 for PDEF and, 0.0016 and 0.0014 cm3 cm/m2 d atm for PPeF). Lab scale composting experiments indicated that PDEF and PPeF were compostable, the former degrading faster, in just one day. The results obtained are explained on the basis of the high electronegativity of ether oxygen atom with respect to the carbon one, and the consequent increase of dipoles along the macromolecule.
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- Silvia Quattrosoldi
- Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering Department, University of Bologna, Via Terracini 28, 40131 Bologna, Italy
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- Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering Department, University of Bologna, Via Terracini 28, 40131 Bologna, Italy
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- Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering Department, University of Bologna, Via Terracini 28, 40131 Bologna, Italy; Interdepartmental Center for Industrial Research on Advanced Applications in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Technology, CIRI-MAM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- Chemical Science Department, University of Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, 95125, Catania, Italy
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- Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering Department, University of Bologna, Via Terracini 28, 40131 Bologna, Italy; Interdepartmental Center for Industrial Research on Advanced Applications in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Technology, CIRI-MAM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Interdepartmental Center for Agro-Food Research, CIRI-AGRO, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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The Road to Bring FDCA and PEF to the Market. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14050943. [PMID: 35267764 PMCID: PMC8912366 DOI: 10.3390/polym14050943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Biobased polymers and materials are desperately needed to replace fossil-based materials in the world’s transition to a more sustainable lifestyle. In this article, Avantium describes the path from invention towards commercialization of their YXY® plants-to-plastics Technology, which catalytically converts plant-based sugars into FDCA—the chemical building block for PEF (polyethylene furanoate). PEF is a plant-based, highly recyclable plastic, with superior performance properties compared to today’s widely used petroleum-based packaging materials. The myriad of topics that must be addressed in the process of bringing a new monomer and polymer to market are discussed, including process development and application development, regulatory requirements, IP protection, commercial partnerships, by-product valorisation, life cycle assessment (LCA), recyclability and circular economy fit, and end-of-life. Advice is provided for others considering embarking on a similar journey, as well as an outlook on the next, exciting steps towards large-scale production of FDCA and PEF at Avantium’s Flagship Plant and beyond.
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Kar S, Zhou QQ, Ben-David Y, Milstein D. Catalytic Furfural/5-Hydroxymethyl Furfural Oxidation to Furoic Acid/Furan-2,5-dicarboxylic Acid with H 2 Production Using Alkaline Water as the Formal Oxidant. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:1288-1295. [PMID: 35007419 PMCID: PMC8796234 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c10908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Furfural and 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) are abundantly available biomass-derived renewable chemical feedstocks, and their oxidation to furoic acid and furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA), respectively, is a research area with huge prospective applications in food, cosmetics, optics, and renewable polymer industries. Water-based oxidation of furfural/HMF is a lucrative approach for simultaneous generation of H2 and furoic acid/FDCA. However, this process is currently limited to (photo)electrochemical methods that can be challenging to control, improve, and scale up. Herein, we report well-defined ruthenium pincer catalysts for direct homogeneous oxidation of furfural/HMF to furoic acid/FDCA, using alkaline water as the formal oxidant while producing pure H2 as the reaction byproduct. Mechanistic studies indicate that the ruthenium complex not only catalyzes the aqueous oxidation but also actively suppresses background decomposition by facilitating initial Tishchenko coupling of substrates, which is crucial for reaction selectivity. With further improvement, this process can be used in scaled-up facilities for a simultaneous renewable building block and fuel production.
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- Department of Molecular Chemistry and
Materials Science, The Weizmann Institute
of Science, Rehovot 76100, Israel
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- Department of Molecular Chemistry and
Materials Science, The Weizmann Institute
of Science, Rehovot 76100, Israel
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Wadaugsorn K, Lin KY, Kaewchada A, Jaree A. Production of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid via oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural over Pt/C in a continuous packed bed reactor. RSC Adv 2022; 12:18084-18092. [PMID: 35800325 PMCID: PMC9208393 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra01976k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is a monomer that can be used to produce bioplastic, which has gained increasing interest worldwide.
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- Kiattichai Wadaugsorn
- Department of Packaging and Materials Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan
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- Department of Agro-Industrial, Food and Environmental Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Central of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Biradar Tamboli AT, Kirdant SP, Jadhav VH. Metal-free approach towards efficient synthesis of FDCA using a p-toluene sulfonic acid ( p-TSA)-derived heterogeneous solid acid catalyst and oxone over two steps from HMF, fructose and glucose. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj01207c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In this work, a metal-free approach towards synthesis of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) from HMF, fructose and glucose is reported over two steps using p-TSA–POM solid acid catalyst in the first step and oxone as an oxidant in the second step.
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- Asma T. Biradar Tamboli
- Division of Catalysis & Inorganic Chemistry, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Dr Homi-Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune 411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Division of Catalysis & Inorganic Chemistry, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Dr Homi-Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune 411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Division of Catalysis & Inorganic Chemistry, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Dr Homi-Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune 411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Shivhare A, Kumar A, Srivastava R. The Size‐Dependent Catalytic Performances of Supported Metal Nanoparticles and Single Atoms for the Upgrading of Biomass‐Derived 5‐Hydroxymethylfurfural, Furfural, and Levulinic acid. ChemCatChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202101423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- Atal Shivhare
- Catalysis Research Laboratory Department of Chemistry IIT Ropar Rupnagar Punjab-140001 India
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- Catalysis Research Laboratory Department of Chemistry IIT Ropar Rupnagar Punjab-140001 India
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- Catalysis Research Laboratory Department of Chemistry IIT Ropar Rupnagar Punjab-140001 India
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Heo JB, Lee YS, Chung CH. Conversion of inulin-rich raw plant biomass to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA): Progress and challenge towards biorenewable plastics. Biotechnol Adv 2021; 53:107838. [PMID: 34571195 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2021.107838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The current commercial plastic manufactures have been produced using petroleum-based resource. However, due to concerns over the resource depletion and the environmental sustainability, bioresource-based manufacturing processes have been developed to cope against these concerns. Bioresource-derived 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) can be utilized as a building block material for plastic manufactures. To date, numerous technologies have been developed for the production of FDCA using various types of bio-based feedstocks such as hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), 6-C sugars, and polysaccharides. The commercial companies produce FDCA using HMF-based production processes due to their high production efficiency, but the high price of HMF is a problem bottleneck. Our review affords important information on breakthrough approaches for the cost-efficient and sustainable production of FDCA using raw plant feedstocks rich in inulin. These approaches include bioprocessing technology based on the direct use of raw plant feedstocks and biomodification of the target plant sources. For the former, an ionic liquid-based processing system is proposed for efficient pretreatment of raw plant feedstocks. For the latter, the genes encoding the key enzymes; sucrose:sucrose 1-fructoyltransferase (1-SST), fructan:fructan 1-fryuctosyltransferase (1-FFT), fructan 1-exohydrolase (1-FEH), and microbe-derived endoinulinase, are introduced for biomodification conducive to facilitating bioprocess and improving inulin content. These approaches would contribute to cost-efficiently and sustainably producing bio-based FDCA.
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- Jae Bok Heo
- Department of Molecular Genetic Biotechnology, Dong-A University, Busan, South Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dong-A University, Busan, South Korea.
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Converting biomass into high value-added compounds has attracted great attention for solving fossil fuel consumption and global warming. 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) has been considered as a versatile biomass-derived building block that can be used to synthesize a variety of sustainable fuels and chemicals. Among these derivatives, 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is a desirable alternative to petroleum-derived terephthalic acid for the synthesis of biodegradable polyesters. Herein, to fully understand the current development of the catalytic conversion of biomass to FDCA, a comprehensive review of the catalytic conversion of cellulose biomass to HMF and the oxidation of HMF to FDCA is presented. Moreover, future research directions and general trends of using biomass for FDCA production are also proposed.
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Zhang X, Xu S, Li Q, Zhou G, Xia H. Recent advances in the conversion of furfural into bio-chemicals through chemo- and bio-catalysis. RSC Adv 2021; 11:27042-27058. [PMID: 35479988 PMCID: PMC9037638 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra04633k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Furfural is a promising renewable platform molecule derived from hemi-cellulose, which can be further converted to fossil fuel alternatives and valuable chemicals due to its highly functionalized molecular structure. This mini-review summarizes the recent progress in the chemo-catalytic and/or bio-catalytic conversion of furfural into high-value-added chemicals, including furfurylamine, C6 carboxylic acid, i.e., furandicarboxylic acid, furfural alcohol, aromatics, levulinic acid, maleic acid, succinic acid, furoic acid, and cyclopentanone, particularly the advances in the catalytic valorization of furfural into useful chemicals in the last few years. The possible reaction mechanisms for the conversion of furfural into bio-chemicals are summarized and discussed. The future prospective and challenges in the utilization of furfural through chemo- and bio-catalysis are also put forward for the further design and optimization of catalytic processes for the conversion of furfural.
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- Xu Zhang
- Engineering Research Center for Waste Oil Recovery Technology and Equipment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Technology and Business University Chongqing 400067 China +86-25-85428873 +86-25-85427635.,Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing 210037 China .,Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing 210037 China
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- School of Forestry, Anhui Agricultural University Hefei 230036 China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing 210037 China .,Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing 210037 China
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- Engineering Research Center for Waste Oil Recovery Technology and Equipment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Technology and Business University Chongqing 400067 China +86-25-85428873 +86-25-85427635
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing 210037 China .,Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing 210037 China
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Kashparova VP, Chernysheva DV, Klushin VA, Andreeva VE, Kravchenko OA, Smirnova NV. Furan monomers and polymers from renewable plant biomass. RUSSIAN CHEMICAL REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.1070/rcr5018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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