Depolymerisation–hydrogenation of condensed tannins as a strategy for generating flavan-3-ol monomers
Thijs Vangeel, Ruben Smets, Mik Van Der Borght, Bert F. Sels
Abstract
A one-pot depolymerisation–hydrogenation xataltic process enables flavan-3-ol monomer production from condensed tannins.
Topics & Concepts
FlavanProanthocyanidinMonomerChemistryDepolymerizationOrganic chemistryTanninPolyphenolFood sciencePolymerAntioxidantLignin and Wood ChemistryCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversion