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Preparation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural from cellulose catalyzed by mixed acid: optimization and kinetics

  • 03-04-2025
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Abstract

The article investigates the conversion of cellulose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), a valuable biomass-derived intermediate, using mixed acid catalysis. It highlights the importance of optimizing reaction conditions, including solvent systems, catalyst types, and substrate concentrations, to enhance HMF yield and selectivity. The study reveals that a combination of H2SO4 and Al2(SO4)3 in a THF/water system achieves an optimal HMF yield of 46.5%, outperforming single acid systems. The kinetic analysis demonstrates that the mixed acid system significantly reduces the activation energy for key reaction steps, facilitating efficient cellulose conversion even at high substrate loadings. Additionally, the article presents a novel purification method using NaHSO3 and 2-MTHF, achieving high HMF purity and solvent recyclability, which is crucial for industrial-scale production. The findings underscore the potential of using inexpensive commercial catalysts for sustainable and cost-effective HMF production from lignocellulosic biomass.

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Title
Preparation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural from cellulose catalyzed by mixed acid: optimization and kinetics
Authors
Yu Jia
Xuanyu Liang
Hongge Tao
Binglin Chen
Chao He
Youzhou Jiao
Guizhuan Xu
Publication date
03-04-2025
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery / Issue 16/2025
Print ISSN: 2190-6815
Electronic ISSN: 2190-6823
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-025-06821-0
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