Sustainable synthesis of bio-based PTMEG and methane beyond the Reppe method
Yue Zhu, Bolong Li, Yuan Fang, Chen Zhao
Abstract
An economically feasible green route for the synthesis of poly(tetramethylene ether glycol) (PTMEG) and methane from furfural (FA).
Topics & Concepts
MethaneChemistryChemical engineeringPulp and paper industryMaterials scienceEnvironmental scienceOrganic chemistryNanotechnologyBiochemical engineeringEngineeringCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisSupercapacitor Materials and Fabrication