Direct conversion of biomass derived <scp>l</scp>-rhamnose to 5-methylfurfural in water in high yield
Yunchao Feng, Zheng Li, Sishi Long, Yong Sun, Xing Tang, Xianhai Zeng, Lu Lin
Abstract
We report here that <sc>l</sc>-rhamnose, a less popular renewable and commercially available carbohydrate, can be used as a potential raw material to generate 5-methylfurfural (MF).
Topics & Concepts
Yield (engineering)Biomass (ecology)RhamnoseChemistryFood scienceBiochemistryBiologyPolysaccharideMaterials scienceAgronomyMetallurgyCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies