Furfural: a renewable and versatile platform molecule for the synthesis of chemicals and fuels

Mariscal, R.; Maireles‐Torres, Pedro; Ojeda, Manuel; Sádaba, Irantzu; Granados, M. Lòpez

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“…Xylose, in particular, is largely used in modern biorefineries to produce furfural (2-furaldehyde) through several homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic processes [44]. Furfural, with a world production of about 200,000 tonnes per year, is the key precursor to important building blocks such as furfuryl alcohol, 2-methylfuran, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran and levulinic acid [45][46][47].…”

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Upgrading Lignocellulosic Biomasses: Hydrogenolysis of Platform Derived Molecules Promoted by Heterogeneous Pd-Fe Catalysts

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Abstract:This review provides an overview of heterogeneous bimetallic Pd-Fe catalysts in the C-C and C-O cleavage of platform molecules such as C2-C6 polyols, furfural, phenol derivatives and aromatic ethers that are all easily obtainable from renewable cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin (the major components of lignocellulosic biomasses). The interaction between palladium and iron affords bimetallic Pd-Fe sites (ensemble or alloy) that were found to be very active in several sustainable reactions including hydrogenolysis, catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis (CTH) and aqueous phase reforming (APR) that will be highlighted. This contribution concentrates also on the different synthetic strategies (incipient wetness impregnation, deposition-precipitaion, co-precipitaion) adopted for the preparation of heterogeneous Pd-Fe systems as well as on the main characterization techniques used (XRD, TEM, H 2 -TPR, XPS and EXAFS) in order to elucidate the key factors that influence the unique catalytic performances observed.

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Upgrading Lignocellulosic Biomasses: Hydrogenolysis of Platform Derived Molecules Promoted by Heterogeneous Pd-Fe Catalysts

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“…Due to the intensive research activities of biomass conversion, several versatile platform chemicals have been identified and characterized i.e. 5-hydroxymethyl-furfural (5-HMF) [2], levulinic acid (LA) [3], γ-valerolactone (GVL) [4], 2-furfural (FAL) [5], furfuryl alcohol (FOL) [6], just to name a few. Among these molecules, LA and its derivatives including levulinate esters [7] and GVL [4], have several established promising applications (Fig.…”

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Recycling of Sulfuric Acid in the Valorization of Biomass Residues

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“…[310] Theh igh-temperature/high-pressure catalytic hydrogenation of 2-furfuryl alcohol in the vapor phase over aheteroge- neous copper catalyst is carried out on an industrial scale, although only with small capacities because of the limited market volume. [311] Recently,avery active catalyst was presented for this transformation. [315] Readily available palladium on titania (Pd-TiO 2 )was effective at room temperature even under alow pressure of hydrogen (1-3 bar) and resulted in av ery selective conversion of 2-FFOH into 2-MF (Scheme 4).…”

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Advanced Biofuels and Beyond: Chemistry Solutions for Propulsion and Production

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Sustainably produced biofuels, especially when they are derived from lignocellulosic biomass, are being discussed intensively for future ground transportation. Traditionally, research activities focus on the synthesis process, while leaving their combustion properties to be evaluated by a different community. This Review adopts an integrative view of engine combustion and fuel synthesis, focusing on chemical aspects as the common denominator. It will be demonstrated that a fundamental understanding of the combustion process can be instrumental to derive design criteria for the molecular structure of fuel candidates, which can then be targets for the analysis of synthetic pathways and the development of catalytic production routes. With such an integrative approach to fuel design, it will be possible to improve systematically the entire system, spanning biomass feedstock, conversion process, fuel, engine, and pollutants with a view to improve the carbon footprint, increase efficiency, and reduce emissions.

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Furfural: a renewable and versatile platform molecule for the synthesis of chemicals and fuels

Abstract: The aim of this review is to discuss the most relevant chemical routes for converting furfural to chemicals and to biofuels and additives.

Cited by 1,393 publications

References 384 publications

Upgrading Lignocellulosic Biomasses: Hydrogenolysis of Platform Derived Molecules Promoted by Heterogeneous Pd-Fe Catalysts

Upgrading Lignocellulosic Biomasses: Hydrogenolysis of Platform Derived Molecules Promoted by Heterogeneous Pd-Fe Catalysts

Recycling of Sulfuric Acid in the Valorization of Biomass Residues

Advanced Biofuels and Beyond: Chemistry Solutions for Propulsion and Production

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