Fast microflow kinetics and acid catalyst deactivation in glucose conversion to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural
Tai-Ying Chen, Ziwei Cheng, Pierre Desir, Basudeb Saha, Dionisios G. Vlachos
Abstract
Continuous flow microreactors operating at short residence times and high temperatures can give high HMF productivity and contribute to process intensification of biorefineries.
Topics & Concepts
Microreactor5-hydroxymethylfurfuralResidence time (fluid dynamics)KineticsFlow chemistryCatalysisChemistryContinuous flowChemical engineeringProductivityProcess (computing)Process engineeringChromatographyOrganic chemistryBiochemical engineeringComputer scienceEconomicsQuantum mechanicsOperating systemMacroeconomicsPhysicsEngineeringGeotechnical engineeringCatalysis for Biomass ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesBiofuel production and bioconversion