The weak interaction between polar aprotic solvent and saline water enables efficient production of furans from lignocellulosic biomass
Tingting Cai, Chao Liu, Jie Liang, Yan Ma, Jun Hu, Jianchun Jiang, Kui Wang
Abstract
Unlocking the intermolecular weak interaction between bio-solvent γ-valerolactone and saline water, we propose a novel perspective on the production of furans from lignocellulosic biomass in an environmentally benign biphasic system.
Topics & Concepts
Lignocellulosic biomassBiomass (ecology)SolventPolarChemistryProduction (economics)Organic chemistryPulp and paper industryLigninChemical engineeringAgronomyPhysicsEngineeringAstronomyMacroeconomicsBiologyEconomicsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionMesoporous Materials and Catalysis