Journal
GREEN CHEMISTRY
Volume 16, Issue 2, Pages 785-791Publisher
ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY
DOI: 10.1039/c3gc40909k
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- National Science Foundation CBET Division, under GOALI program [0827800]
- Directorate For Engineering
- Div Of Chem, Bioeng, Env, & Transp Sys [0827800] Funding Source: National Science Foundation
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Selective conversion of biomass derived carbohydrates into fine chemicals is of great significance for the replacement of petroleum feedstocks and the reduction of environmental impacts. Levulinic acid, 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) and their derivatives are recognized as important precursor candidates in a variety of different areas. In this study, the synthesis, characterization, and catalytic activity of acidic TiO2 nanoparticles in the conversion of biomass derived carbohydrates were explored. This catalyst was found to be highly effective for selective conversion to value-added products. The nanoparticles exhibited superior activity and selectivity towards methyl levulinate from fructose in comparison to current commercial catalysts. The conversion of fructose to methyl levulinate was achieved with 80% yield and high selectivity (up to 80%). Additionally, conversions of disaccharides and polysaccharides were studied. Further, the production of versatile valuable products such as levulinic esters, HMF, and HMF-derived ethers was demonstrated using the TiO2 nano-sized catalysts in different solvent systems.
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