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Efficient Conversion of Carbohydrates to 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) Using ZrCl4 Catalyst in Nitromethane
- Source :
- Biofuel Research Journal, Vol 1, Iss 3, Pp 81-84 (2014)
- Publication Year :
- 2014
- Publisher :
- Alpha Creation Enterprise, 2014.
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Abstract
- Solvent nitromethane along with a variety of metal chloride and mineral acids as catalyst were studied for the synthesis of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), a key precursor in the formation of alternative fuel 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) and other value added chemicals. Reaction time, temperature and catalyst concentration were also systematically studied to achieve highest HMF formation. Among the carbohydrates studied for HMF synthesis, D-fructose and inulin were found particularly most productive yielding >70% and with 100% selectivity using ZrCl4 in nitromethane at 100 oC during 3h. Readily available reagents, solvents, and simple reaction conditions could mark this process promising for HMF formation from biomass.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22928782
- Volume :
- 1
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Biofuel Research Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.54a13fc47bf4898b638709c13abb183
- Document Type :
- article