The Roles of H2O/Tetrahydrofuran System in Lignocellulose Valorization
Jianmei Li, Wenyu Zhang, Shuguang Xu, Changwei Hu
Abstract
O/THF system are discussed as follows: the pretreatment of lignin, conversion of hemicellulose and cellulose components in lignocelluloses, and the promoting formation of valuable chemicals like furfural, 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF), levulinic acid, and so on, as well as the inhibiting role in humins formation. This review might provide useful information for the design of effective solvent system in full utilization of lignocellulosic biomass.
Topics & Concepts
Levulinic acidFurfuralLignocellulosic biomassBiomass (ecology)HemicelluloseChemistryPulp and paper industryTetrahydrofuranCelluloseCorn stoverOrganic chemistryLigninBiofuelHydroxymethylfurfuralSolventWaste managementFermentationCatalysisAgronomyEngineeringBiologyCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionLignin and Wood Chemistry