Production of furans from C<sub>5</sub> and C<sub>6</sub> sugars in the presence of polar organic solvents
Luca Ricciardi, Willem Verboom, Jean‐Paul Lange, Jurriaan Huskens
Abstract
This review focuses on the application of polar organic solvents, particularly aprotic ones, as reaction environments for the dehydration of C 5 and C 6 biomass-based sugars, with the aim to boost reactivity and selectivity towards furans.
Topics & Concepts
PolarReactivity (psychology)SelectivityOrganic chemistryDehydrationChemistryBiomass (ecology)CatalysisGeologyPathologyAstronomyAlternative medicineMedicineBiochemistryPhysicsOceanographyCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionCatalysts for Methane Reforming