Photocatalytic selective conversion of furfural to γ-butyrolactone through tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol intermediates over Pd NP decorated g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>
Rajat Ghalta, Rajendra Srivastava
Abstract
A sustainable strategy for valorisation of biomass-derived furfural into valuable chemicals and fuel (furfuryl alcohol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, and γ-butyrolactone) using a renewable energy source (sunlight) and LEDs.
Topics & Concepts
FurfuralFurfuryl alcoholAlcoholBiomass (ecology)Renewable energyChemistryValorisationPhotocatalysisOrganic chemistryCatalysisMaterials scienceNuclear chemistryWaste managementElectrical engineeringGeologyEngineeringOceanographyAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesPolyoxometalates: Synthesis and ApplicationsSulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques